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Monday, January 8, 2024

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Nicole Weinstein visits a London day nursery on the site of a working farm and looks at the resources and learning that takes place in its Forest School

Parent’s Guide - Early learning: Forest School

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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What will children actually do during Forest School sessions at nursery and what are the developmental benefits? Annette Rawstrone provides a guide

Enabling Environments: Forest School - China times

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Monday, September 21, 2015

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Forest school expert Stuart Welby has been training practitioners looking to translate the practice to Chinese, city-based provision. So how did the experience play out for those involved?

EYFS Best Practice: All about ... forest schools

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Monday, May 18, 2015

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The forest school approach is growing in popularity, and it is taking a variety of different formats as settings embrace it in ways that reflect their individual needs. Nicole Weinstein explains.

My working life ... Forest school leader

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Monday, November 3, 2014

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Like those working indoors, forest school practitioners must juggle play, learning and development, along with health and safety in an environment that can pose greater hazards.

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - Forest fun

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Friday, October 4, 2013

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The Forest Schools experience has brought many benefits to children at a setting in Scotland. AnnMarie Cunningham describes the process.

Enabling Environments: Forest schools - Talking trees

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Friday, March 8, 2013

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A forest environment stimulates the use of descriptive language, says Caroline Watts, a Forest Schools leader for several schools in Kent.

Enabling Environments: Forest schools - Snow or shine

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Friday, February 8, 2013

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There is much to feel and discover in the woods whatever the weather, says Caroline Watts, Forest School leader with St George's Primary School, Wrotham.

Enabling Environments: Forest schools - In full swing

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Friday, January 11, 2013

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Building a swing in the woods was a model of child-led learning, says Caroline Watts, Forest School leader with St George's Primary School, Wrotham.

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - fire starter

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Friday, September 28, 2012

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Fire can be a useful focal point on forest trips, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader at Reflections Nursery and Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - snack time

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Friday, August 31, 2012

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On their latest trip to the forest, the children took charge of their snacks, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader, Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex.

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - glorious mud

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Friday, August 3, 2012

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Rain continued to be a source of fascination, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader, Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - puddles and snails

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Friday, July 6, 2012

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On this week's visit to the woodland, nettles and orchids, a snail shell and a puddle all caught the children's attention, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader, Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - flowers and mud

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Friday, June 8, 2012

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Revisiting the forest was a day of discovery for the children of Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex, says Martin Pace, director

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - spring is here

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Friday, May 11, 2012

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Children enjoyed the first signs of spring on their latest trip to the woods, explains Martin Pace, director, Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex.

Enabling Environments: Forest Schools: Part 5 - On fire

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Monday, July 11, 2011

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Light the sparks of learning and independence in Forest School activities using fire. Sarah Blackwell explains how to do it safely, and Forest Schools Birmingham and Midlands describe their experiences in an online-only case study