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”
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Nature and Mental Health
Looking back, it often feels strange that something I love so much came in to my life at a time that was so dark and lonely, but I discovered Forest School when my son was a baby, when I was recovering from post-natal depression and anxiety. I quickly realised that it not only provided aContinue reading “Nature and Mental Health”
Beach Schooled: I’m not the Teacher
What’s the first thing you think of when I say ‘learning’ to you? Books? Classrooms? Pupils and teachers? Probably not playing on the beach. At Little Gulls, our approach to learning is inspired by the Forest School ethos. We’re not a traditional learning establishment, we don’t deliver education in the traditional manner. But we doContinue reading “Beach Schooled: I’m not the Teacher”
An interview on Frida Be Mighty
I’ve been really honoured to be interviewed by Eloise, of the wonderful parenting & education blog Frida Be Mighty about my family and the impact Forest School has had on our lives (it has been quite a lot!). The full interview is currently featured on her inspirational ‘ A Beautiful Childhood’ course – but youContinue reading “An interview on Frida Be Mighty”
Holdfast Beach and Forest School - East Kent, UK 