by An-Ex-Member | 20 Feb, 2014 | Forest School Assistant, Forest School Leader, Jobs, Members' news, News
WHO ARE WE We’re an exciting new start-up running live outdoor gaming missions for kids aged 7-11. Rooted in experiential learning, our Missions help children challenge themselves in nature through outdoor experimentation, bushcraft, wildlife exploration and food...
by Forest School Association | 5 Feb, 2014 | Members' news, News
The FSA held a vote, ending 9th January, on a resolution to change our objects to; “The advancement of education for public benefit through promotion and support of quality Forest School in the United Kingdom using any means to enable all children, young people...
by Forest School Association | 22 Jan, 2014 | Members' news, News
There is a new FSA group forming for Oxfordshire, Buckingham and Berkshire. Members can join the group through the website’s social network....
by An-Ex-Member | 14 Jan, 2014 | Members' news, News
Stop press – for those working in schools or with schools here is the latest on PPA. PPA, or Pupil Premium funding, is being used in many schools for resourcing Forest School for the pupils that need extra support. There is a deadline for applications for PPA...
by An-Ex-Member | 14 Jan, 2014 | Members' news, News
The Forest School Association Norfolk group is providing a CPD and Networking day held at Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre on the 26th January 2014 The event is open to Forest School Level 1,2 & 3 practitioners and those in training. The aim...
by Forest School Association | 20 Dec, 2013 | Members' news, News
Dear Forest School Folk. Today is the FSA’s last working day before Christmas. Alice, in the office, will be back in on 3rd January and I will be back in on the 6th. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours from Gareth, Alice and all the FSA...
by An-Ex-Member | 18 Dec, 2013 | Members' news, News
The play safety forum have launched a new edition of the ‘Managing Risk in Play Provision’. Written by Tim Gill, FSA patron, Bernard Spiegal and David Ball, this guide to managing the risk/benefits of play spaces and play provision is a useful document,...
by An-Ex-Member | 18 Dec, 2013 | Members' news, News
In early 2014 a series of fundraising workshops for outdoor learning are being run by the natural connections project. This is for schools, outdoor learning providers, including Forest school providers, and volunteer groups, particularly in the south west. £95 + VAT...
by Forest School Association | 25 Nov, 2013 | Members' news, News
We would like to offer our hearty congratulations to FSA Kent & Medway member Caroline Watts who has gained Ofsted registration for her fully outdoor kindergarten in National Trust woodland near Sevenoaks in Kent. She has had quite a journey in getting Ofsted...
by Forest School Association | 25 Nov, 2013 | Members' news, News
The new FSA board (listed below) has had its first formal meeting and agreed how the board should be structured and how it will work with the membership. Each director has a special responsibility for an area of business. We are calling these portfolios. A...
