by Gareth Davies | 21 Dec, 2017 | FSA Administration, FSA Policy Statements and Actions, KB Subject, Members' news, News
Download the Press Release Press release – New professional standards for Forest School Trainers For Release: 3rd January 2018 The inspirational process of Forest School has been developing over the past twenty years in the UK, but there has been concern about...
by Gareth Davies | 21 Dec, 2017 | Members' news, News
Introduction We are delighted to announce that the FSA has appointed the first Assessors for the Forest School Trainers Quality Assurance scheme, which was piloted during 2017 and will be officially launched in January 2018. The following people have been selected...
by An-Ex-Member | 21 Dec, 2017 | Members' news, News
Jigsaw Curzon House Day Nursery have just been awarded Recognised Forest School Provider status – the first Early Years setting in Cheshire. “We are extremely proud that we have been approved as a FSA Recognised Forest School Provider and being the first...
by An-Ex-Member | 20 Dec, 2017 | Members' news, News
Welcome to our 20th approved provider and our first recognised provider in Surrey, Grayswood Nursery and Forest School based in Haslemere. “We are delighted to be approved as a Recognised Forest School Provider. Our passion for the rewards of the Forest School ethos...
by An-Ex-Member | 13 Dec, 2017 | Members' news, News
Messy Maths by Juliet Robertson Published by: Crown House Bloomsbury July 2017 – 252 pages ISBN 13: 978178135266 3 Reviewed by Leanne Brown I am already a fierce advocate of children having ample access to self-directed learning opportunities outside. The...
by An-Ex-Member | 5 Dec, 2017 | Forest School Assistant, Jobs, Members' news, News, Voluntary / Unpaid
Name of Organisation (Employer): Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup Position being advertised (Job title): Forest school assistant Closing date for applications: Friday 5th January 2018 Salary: not applicable Location (where is this job based?): Hope Valley, Derbyshire...
by Gareth Davies | 5 Dec, 2017 | Members' news, News
Date for your diary: The National Forest School Conference 2018 will be held over the weekend of 5th, 6th and 7th October 2018. Venue: West Acre Estate (Harlequin site) – located just off the A47 (the main road in Norfolk) More information to...
by Gareth Davies | 23 Nov, 2017 | Members' news, News
What has happened? The FSA has worked with Forest School Trainers and ‘Open College Network West Midlands’ to revise the suite of Forest School qualifications. Indicative content for Trainers has been produced. All Forest School Trainers are advised to move over to...
by An-Ex-Member | 23 Nov, 2017 | Members' news, News
Derbyshire now has its first Recognised Forest School Provider. Walbrook Nursery School in Normanton,Derby are celebrating their addition to the FSA’s Recognised Provider map. ” We are absolutely delighted to be the first Early Years setting in Derbyshire...
by Gareth Davies | 17 Nov, 2017 | Members' news, News
Dear FSA members, The FSA is considering our response to the current Government consultation on proposed new legislation on offensive and dangerous weapons. Below is a framework outlining the FSA board’s thoughts on the act. We are writing to you to get your...