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The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through an innovative, long term, educational approach to outdoor play and learning in a woodland environment.

For more information please take a look at the links below or look at the Forest School Education website: www.forestschools.com

(Please note that these links are redirected to external sites who subsequently own all the external materials and content.)

Engaging and Learning with the Outdoors

Forest Schools in Great Britain

Forest Schools in England and Wales and its impact on young children

The Benefits of a Forest School Experience for Children in their Early Years

Forest Schools: an evaluation of the opportunities and challenges in Early Years

FOREST SCHOOL PRINCIPLES: ‘why we do what we do’

The Natural Environment as a Playground for Children:The Impact of Outdoor Play Activities in Pre-Primary School Children

‘Landscape as Playscape: The Effects of Natural Environments on Children’s Play and Motor Development’

Outdoor Play and Development

Physical Activity at Forest School

‘Risky play’ good for children, says Forest School study

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