Forest School Taster Day

Enjoy a day of nature connection the Forest School way. Experience the playful, holistic approach of Forest School for yourself.

Explore what it means to be human and why children and young people need time in nature more than ever for their well-being to be effective, resilient and responsible citizens of the 21st Century.

Learn how Forest School is a pedagogical approach that builds self-worth, community and belonging through the ethos and principles, not a series of activities. Join us at Flo’s in the Park to experience Forest School in an urban setting and consider how you might develop a Forest School site on your school grounds.

Discover for yourself the importance of play for humans of every age and how Forest School promotes holistic development. Taking time to explore the place of risk and challenge in developing agency, ‘grit’ and resilience, learning to cope and problem solve in tricky situations.

Find out why children who struggle to attend school will willingly come on Forest School days.This will be a practical session outdoors, with time to choose, connect and think.

This session is suitable for ECTs, teachers, school leaders, senior leaders, teaching assistants, SEND/ SEMH teachers, early years practitioners , pastoral care staff in all phases.

Quotes from April 2025

‘Loved the course, thought provoking and engaging, lots of brilliant food for thought and next steps for school’

‘Absolutely enjoyed every minute of the taster session the trainer Sarah was fantastic’.

‘She was amazing and informative. She made the session useful and fun’

About the facilitator | Sarah Lawfull

Sarah is the founder of Where the Fruit Is, based in Oxfordshire. She is an experienced early years teacher, Forest School leader, voluntary youth leader, a former Chair of the Forest School Association and co-founder of the Nature Premium. Sarah contributed to nationally recognised Forest School qualifications and has spent the past 18 years helping schools integrate this approach into their curriculums. She is a professional leadership coach, and an FSA-endorsed trainer.

Sarah is passionate about encouraging people of all ages to spend time in nature and advocates for autism-friendly outdoor education, collaborating nationally on neurodiversity initiatives. Sarah’s work emphasises the value of play, trust and connection, inspiring educators to use nature as a guide to foster well-being, learning, and purposeful, sustainable living for people of all ages.

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