Forest School Leaders - An Alternative Perspective
Forest School, rooted in Scandinavian outdoor education traditions, has transformed as it spread to the UK, often accompanied by myths about qualifications and regulations. At its core, however, Forest School is about something profoundly simple: supporting children in learning through natural, outdoor experiences.
What is Forest School?
Forest School is an outdoor education model that emphasizes learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences in natural environments, primarily forests or woodlands.
Forest Schools in Wiltshire
Forest School is an educational approach that emphasizes learning and personal development through regular and sustained experiences in a natural outdoor environment, typically a woodland or forest. It is child-centered, play-based, and holistic, focusing on fostering confidence, resilience, and a connection with nature while developing a range of physical, emotional, and social skills.