Unit 3: Principles, Ethos, Practices

Take some time to read and think about ‘What is Forest School’!

As a practitioner it is really important to fully understand your role and how your practice reflects the Forest School Principles and Criteria set out in the documents below. From this foundation, you are able to discern the differences between Forest School and perhaps Outdoor Learning, and to be able to confidently speak to the different benefits and potential outcomes of each approach.