Gloucestershire Summer School Games and Forest School We are excited to have been invited to share the unique Forest School ethos with visitors to The Gloucestershire School GamesΒ on Thursday 14th June 2018 This is the largest school sports event to
Mindfulness Taster Walk
Our thanks go to those who joined Ian Barnyard, creator of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness, on his second taster walk with Inspired Forest School. The two hour session provided new insights into the beech leaf, tasty dandelions, the old school house
The Willow is growing π³π
It’s alive! A pat on the back for everyone who played a part in the creation of our unique space for the children of Churchdown to enjoy. This was a collaboration between staff, pupils, Forest School students and parents of
UNIT 4 TASK 1 – Create a key identifying a range of woodland flora and fauna (AC 2.2)
UNIT 4 TASK 1 – Create a key identifying a range of woodland flora and fauna (AC 2.2) For this unit you are advised to create a resource that is suited your your setting or the woodland that you visit.
June L3 Leader course full
Thanks to everyone for their continued support to allow children of all ages access to powerful outdoor learnings opportunities. Our June course is already fully booked, so we have RELEASED our September Forest School Leader training dates already – CLICK
Learning outdoors: The Forest School approach
This detailed article and essential reading, written by a well renowned Forest School publisher, outlines the roles of Forest School in learning since its introduction in Denmark. Please click on the image below to download the research paper
Forest School Association
The Forest School Association (FSA) website contains a wealth of valuable information about Forest School and the development of the ethos. Click below to access this essential reading…
Green Woodwork course with Charles :: Gloucestershire Forest School Network
Wow! Thanks go to Charles of Touchwood Crafts for an informative, practical and inspiring day.We started the day with a few logs and a limited number of tools and, after some world class tutoring on the how, why and when
Outdoor learning ‘boosts children’s development’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36795912 Mark Kinver informs us of the well documented evidence that learning outside of the classroom is vital for development and learning. Read this fascinating article and then share it. Let’s inspire together!
Research paper : Engaging children on the autistic spectrum with the natural environment
A report published by Natural England. This report presents the results of two studies on the benefits of engaging children on the autistic spectrum with the natural environment. Click above image to view this essential reading