Great Forest School Leaders
Chris Harvey Chris Harvey

Great Forest School Leaders

Academic qualifications for Forest School leaders (e.g., Level 3), while intended to ensure quality and consistency, don’t necessarily guarantee that someone will be a great Forest School leader.

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Outdoor Education
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Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education is an approach to learning that takes place in natural settings, integrating experiential activities with educational objectives to foster personal growth, environmental awareness, and academic knowledge.

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Forest School Leaders - An Alternative Perspective
Chris Harvey Chris Harvey

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.

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Forest School Myths
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Forest School Myths

Forest School is a transformative approach to education, but it’s often misunderstood. Here are some common myths about Forest School, and the truths that set the record straight.

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Modular Forest School Courses
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Modular Forest School Courses

Modular Forest School courses are designed to provide flexible, accessible, and focused training or learning opportunities related to outdoor education. Instead of committing to a single, extensive program, learners can complete specific modules that align with their interests, career goals, or time constraints.

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What is Forest School?
Chris Harvey Chris Harvey

What is Forest School?

Forest School is an outdoor educational approach that emphasizes learning through hands-on experiences in a natural environment, typically a woodland or forest setting.

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