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What is Forest School?

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Forest School started in the UK in the 1990s. It is based on the Scandinavian 'frutisliv' open air culture of mainly outdoor, child centred play.

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The UK wide governing body, The Forest School Association, outlines the 6 key principles of the Forest School ethos of learning:

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  • It is a long term process of regular sessions.

  • It takes place in a natural environment.

  • It uses a range of learner centred processes.

  • It aims to promote the holistic development of those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

  • It offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and themselves.

  • It is run by qualified Forest School practitioners.

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Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.

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(Forest School Association)

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