As a member you have access to a number of member only services and benefits. These will be developed and built on as the organisation grows. We want to be responsive to our members’ needs so if you have a particular service that you would like to see introduced do please let us know by contacting [email protected].
1. MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Members can access all the discount codes on the website here (must login first)
- 5% discount on Muddy Faces products
- 10% discount on Wild Canvas products
- 40% discount on Mum2Mum rainwear
- 43% discount on Rukka rainwear
- Up to £40 off conference fees
- Discounts on events run by FSA affiliated local groups and other FSA supported events … publicised as they come
- Cheaper insurance rate for practitioners and trainers. The FSA has negotiated a discounted insurance rate for practitioners and trainers with Birnbeck Insurance Services. The insurance package for members will be £159 for individual practitioners. For organisations this will depend on the type of organisation. Birnbeck can be contacted by email [email protected] or tel 01934 522 252. Birnbeck cross-checks insurance applications with our membership database.
- Discounted advertising of Forest School jobs on our publicly accessible jobs board. As a member you get a 50% discount when advertising Forest School jobs. Please use coupon code (you are welcome to use this code on behalf of an organisation that you work for but you must not share this code).
- Discounted advertising of Forest School events on our events board. As a member you get an 83% discount when advertising an event on our events board. Please use coupon code (you are welcome to use this code on behalf of an organisation that you work for but you must not share this code).
2. Access to the FSA social network
You can communicate with members all over the UK and join special interest groups or share experiences / coordinate events with other members in your area. Please see the introductory video on how to use the social network.
3. Local groups
In addition to joining local groups in the social network, as an FSA member you are automatically eligible to join your local affiliated FSA group. These will offer opportunity for local networking and sharing of best practice. It is expected that the number of local groups will grow rapidly now that the FSA has drafted clear guidance notes on how to set up an affiliated FSA group.
4. Member only news
Keep abreast of what is happening in the world of Forest School by accessing the member only news section. Members with news stories are welcome to submit them to [email protected] (they must involve an actual news story and NOT simply be orientated towards self promotion or publicity of an individual or company. News of upcoming events being run by groups or other networks is fine.
5. Reviews
See what our editors have to say about new Forest School products and services (from books to equipment). Have your say by leaving a comment. If enough people comment members will get to learn about the issues, what’s good, what’s bad and everything in between.
6. Case studies and articles
We know that Forest School works but it is important to have the evidence to inform researchers and decision makers. The FSA hopes to gather and collate practitioner case studies that will form an evidence base. Any member will be able to access it and hopefully get some new ideas or at least a different perspective but if you would like to contribute your own case study please read these guidance notes. Similarly, articles will be collated and made available. These can be searched for under the downloads section of the resource library using key words.
7. Bulletins
The FSA will email you 10-12 bulletins each year. Please make sure that you keep your email address up to date.
8. Access to the Forest School WIKI
