by Gareth Davies | 28 Oct, 2020 | News
We have been engaging with our members on a regular basis during COVID. Through our additional COVID related support activities, we think that we have built up a fairly good broad picture of things. Please let us know if this picture is correct and where the gaps are....
by Gareth Davies | 22 Oct, 2020 | News
Tree planting seems to be firmly on the agenda of this government with the new tree strategy and, since starting in 2012, the FSA has been working with many organisations involved in woodland creation, management and education. This year a new initiative is is being...
by Gareth Davies | 19 Oct, 2020 | News
An overview and review from Victoria Mew and Jon Cree Following an appraisal against set criteria, the FSA is happy to support these resources and point to them in order to support quality delivery of Forest School. There is a reciprocal relationship that can give...
by Gareth Davies | 8 Oct, 2020 | News
The FSA initially launched the FSA Recognised Forest School Provider scheme back in 2017. Following an update it was relaunched in November 2019. There are now 62 recognised FSA Recognised Forest School Providers across the UK with an additional 24 pending. This...
by Gareth Davies | 6 Oct, 2020 | News
Hi there, I hope you are well and enjoying some autumnal walks. I’m in the process of updating key supporters about the Nature Premium campaign. The exciting news is that we have had some real success in the last week or so. It all started last Friday 18th...
by Nic Harding | 10 Sep, 2020 | Members' news, News
Wednesday Webinar moving to one per month We have moved to one webinar a month to accommodate the easing of lockdown and to fit the FSA ‘capacity’. A big thank you to all those forest folk who have supported and attended the series to date. For the autumn series of...
by Nic Harding | 4 Sep, 2020 | Members' news, News
The English Government launched a consultation document in June about the future of England’s trees and woodlands. In order to gather views for a national ‘Tree Strategy’, see https://consult.defra.gov.uk/forestry/england-tree-strategy/ . The consultation closes on...
by Nic Harding | 3 Aug, 2020 | Members' news, News
It is important for FS practitioners to realise and articulate the value of Forest school and outdoor learning to their, partner organisations, managers, parents/guardians and colleagues. Practitioners engaging in action research could offer valuable evidence of the...
by Gareth Davies | 20 Jul, 2020 | News
The FSA is calling for a Nature Premium to fund regular nature experiences for every child. Please watch the short video below and visit naturepremium.org to learn more. Be sure to share this post to help get the message out there. Above all, please sign the...
by Nic Harding | 15 Jul, 2020 | Members' news, News
This session will be an ‘In-the-thicket’ style webinar. It will look at how we can encourage learners to take risks, and how this can be beneficial to their mental health. Taking risks and risky play are key elements of the Forest School ethos, and cultivating...
