I am a Forest School Leader, but I am not an outdoorsy person. At least I used to think that was the case… I have dyspraxia, which means things like tree climbing, tool use and even moving around uneven spaces do not come very naturally to me. I don’t learn very well from visual instructions.Continue reading “I’m a Forest School Leader, but I am not an Outdoorsy person…”
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Tips for Adults in a Child-Supporting Role at Beach and Forest School
The Forest School philosophy is about connecting children (and adults) to their natural environment, creating opportunities to develop creativity, confidence, resilience and learning, as well as promoting ways in which children can experience risk. Forest School is often described as a child-led process, but I think it is much more helpful to think of itContinue reading “Tips for Adults in a Child-Supporting Role at Beach and Forest School”
Have a Brew for 22q – 22q11 Deletion Syndrome and Forest School
22q11 Deletion Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the lives of thousands of people. An estimated 35,000 people live with with 22q11 in the UK. It is one of the most common genetic conditions, after Downs Syndrome, but it is frequently misdiagnosed. One of our longest serving Beach Schoolers, ‘A’ was born with 22q11Continue reading “Have a Brew for 22q – 22q11 Deletion Syndrome and Forest School”
Holdfast Beach and Forest School - East Kent, UK 