by Forest School Association | 10 Mar, 2021 | News
The next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Forest School Association (FSA) will be held on Saturday 22nd May 2021, via an online Zoom meeting between 11:00 and 12:00. The decision to hold the AGM online has been taken because of continuing uncertainty over what...
by Forest School Association | 4 Feb, 2021 | Members' news, News
It’s not always easy for an independent practitioner to obtain a DBS check, and, in this day and age, no DBS certificate equals no work. Never fear though, as you would expect, the FSA has the answer. We are working with Adventure Plus, which is a DBS umbrella body,...
by Nic Harding | 21 Jan, 2021 | Members' news, News
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP WITH A PIECE OF FOREST SCHOOL RESEARCH? Are you a Teacher and Forest School Leader?I am researching teachers views and experiences of Forest School both personal and professional and I am currently looking for participants. I know teachers are...
by Forest School Association | 20 Jan, 2021 | FSA Administration, Internal policies and procedures, News
Applicants to the current FSA Recognised FS Provider scheme must meet our first aid benchmark (taken from band 3 in the Outdoor First Aid Training guide published by the IOL) which is that their course is: 16 hours + with an outdoor element + with a paediatric element...
by Nic Harding | 14 Jan, 2021 | Members' news, News
‘Climate of Hope- Sustainable Forest School’ will be the focus of the 2021 FSA National Conference at The Hillend Outdoor Education Centre, Eynsham road, Farmoor, Oxfordshire. We are looking for inspirational people who can facilitate practical and...
by Forest School Association | 11 Dec, 2020 | Members' news, News
We are really excited to announce that the Agored Cymru Level 3 qualification ‘Certificate in Leading Forest School‘ is now fully supported by the FSA. We are very grateful to members of the ‘Outdoor Learning Network for Wales’ who have worked with us to...
by Forest School Association | 3 Dec, 2020 | Forest School set up administration and finance, FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, Guidance Note, KB Subject, News, Planning and delivering Forest School, Promoting Quality Forest School
FREE Booklet The FSA are delighted to release the first in a series of new, free to download, booklets that support Forest School practitioners and participants in taking their first steps on the Forest School journey. ‘How to set up a Forest School from the...
by Forest School Association | 19 Nov, 2020 | Activity Idea, FSA Resources, KB tag, Learning and development, News, Planning and delivering Forest School, Practical skills, Promoting Quality Forest School, Reviews, Woodland environment
An Introduction and Review of this resource that can support Forest School practise FSA members receive a 15% discount on these resources What prompted me to produce this online resource? Marina Robb, director of Circle of Life Rediscovery, the sister...
by Nic Harding | 17 Nov, 2020 | Members' news, News
November 18th 8pm-9.30pm This Wednesday Webinar is looking into Somatic and body based practices and how they can inform our practise in Forest School and the outdoors. How can we work with...
by Forest School Association | 3 Nov, 2020 | News
We are hearing cases of the police visiting Forest School sessions to find out what is happening, with regards to the new restrictions. The FSA recommends that you write down the key parts of the restrictions guidance that relate to you. This should explain the basis...
