by An-Ex-Member | 1 Feb, 2019 | Members' news, News
A rare thing – a longitudinal research project on Forest School validating what we do and one that provides significant evidence for practitioners and academics alike. This study, authored by Mel McCree, Roger Cutting, and Dean Sherwin, tracked disadvantaged Key...
by Gareth Davies | 30 Jan, 2019 | Members' news, News
The FSA has negotiated with Outdoor Learning Resources the following discount for members. Offering 5% discount with voucher code 10% discount on first order (Free postage on orders over £50) Outdoor Learning Resources We are an ethically run family business that...
by Gareth Davies | 29 Jan, 2019 | News
The next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Forest School Association (FSA) will be held on Saturday 23rd March 2019, between 1pm and 2pm at Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton St, London E1 5AR. Please note that the AGM is a stand-alone event. There will be sandwiches...
by An-Ex-Member | 25 Jan, 2019 | Members' news, News, Uncategorized
Step-by-step guidance and practical advice for early learning and childcare settings and practitioners on how to access outdoor spaces to create safe, nurturing and inspiring outdoor learning experiences. Scottish Government’s expansion of early learning and...
by Gareth Davies | 24 Jan, 2019 | Members' news, News
The International Forum for Kindergarten Principals’ Professional Development hosted the Nursery World China Awards in Beijing in January of this year. FSA CEO, Gareth Davies, presented the Forest School ethos to the 600 delegates (kindergarten leaders from all...
by An-Ex-Member | 24 Jan, 2019 | Members' news, News
Best Forest School for Recycling 2019 Congratulations to FSA member, Amanda Greenaway, the Leader of St. George’s Forest School, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Her Hobbit House project has gained a Green School Award for recycling. All the materials for the structure were...
by An-Ex-Member | 11 Jan, 2019 | Events: Local Group Event, Members' news, News, Uncategorized
11:00 to 15:00 on Saturday 9 February 2019 St George’s CEP School, Chequers Road, Minster, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 3QU Complimentary hot drinks and toasted hot cross buns on arrival at St George’s Forest School, hosted by Amanda Greenaway and the Kent & Medway FSA...
by Gareth Davies | 29 Dec, 2018 | News
Update 11/12/20: The FSA now recognises Agored qualifications – Agored Cymru Level 3 ‘Certificate in Leading Forest School’ may be used for the FSA Recognised Forest School Provider scheme. Forest School trainers offering courses resulting in Agored...
by Gareth Davies | 5 Dec, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
Congratulations to FSA member Paul Curnow for winning the prestigious Council for Learning Outside the Classroom award ‘LOtC Inspiring Educator 2018’. Paul leads Forest School at Spring Grove School, an FSA Recognised Forest School Provider. LEARN...
by Gareth Davies | 14 Nov, 2018 | Members' news, News
“This is the most important survey ever undertaken for Forest School leaders and other educators using wooded areas and forests in the UK. The results will provide an evidence base that will inform national policies for years to come. It should help us...
