Forest School Taster Session

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 need 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. This will be a practical session outdoors, with time to choose, connect and think.

Feedback from May 2024

• Sarah created a lovely, welcoming, calm environment. I got some really useful games to play with some of our SEN students and also mainstream.
• Really useful day, gave a good insight into forest schools

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

The cost of this session is £100 per person. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the day, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase this at the onsite cafe. Parking is available.

About the facilitator

Sarah Lawfull is the founder of Where the Fruit Is, based in Oxfordshire and Chair of the Forest School Association. A former class teacher and youth leader, Sarah became a Forest School trainer, contributing to nationally recognised Forest School qualifications and helping schools integrate this approach into their curriculums. She is a professional leadership coach, co-founder of the Nature Premium campaign 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 living for all ages.

Payment

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Refunds

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