Our Kit List/Shop shows an up to date and detailed list of all of the equipment that we use and recommend for use in a Forest School setting. This includes tools for whittling, den building, fire lighting and other woodland
Forest School shop
Train alongside nature
“Tools down!” and we left the tool area to see what had been found. It was, indeed, a 40cm, female Slow Worm. She was basking in the sunshine, most likely having just emerged from her winter hibernation! Slow Worm FACT
Wind speed and gusts
[MEC id=”122766″] After a couple of weeks of wind it was time to find a reliable forecast. After some testing, we found this to be the best. The weather station is located at Glos Airport and shows the next few
Catkins all opening
“Keep your your eyes open and you will see nature.” All too often I am reminding myself that it is important that I simply stop. Look. Connect. Turning off from your work and focusing on there here and now is
Inspired Facebook Community
Set up in October 2018, the then ‘ ➡ Gloucestershire Forest School Network’ began with interest from around 45 settings and individual practitioners – a community was born. We began by discussing, making plans and creating those all important relationships
Nature is calling
As Spring approaches and nature begins to stir, remember to finish off those jobs in your setting before time is up: [ujicountdown id=”Event countdown” expire=”2019/03/31 00:00″ hide=”true” url=”” subscr=”” recurring=”” rectype=”second” repeats=””] Plant your bare-root trees – either free from
Forest School Mallet
Any new Forest School Leader will hopefully have made their mallet. This represents a step in a journey to becoming a fully fledged practitioner. When I first trained, some 12 years ago, I made a mallet as a symbol of
Green Wood :: Advanced Tool Workshop
What: A day outside working on building your confidence with a range of hand tools. We will use green wood, axes, knives, saws, clamps, shave horses and more to create our own bespoke designs. Last year we made chopping
Kelly Kettle for 50 quid
This is by far my favourite ‘tool’ to use in a Forest School. 🌳👍🏻 It can be used in a number of ways to maximise access to small, achievable tasks. Furthermore, the base of the kettle forms a perfect little
Maintain professional practice
It has always been a vital principle of teaching, and maintaining professional practice through development opportunities (observations, courses etc) is also pivotal to any Forest School professional. “Forest School is run by qualified practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their
