I chose to make: Woodland Ladder Mallet Tent Peg Woodland Ladder: To make my woodland ladder I began by finding 2 long branches and 3...

1.3- Assignment (Unit 2): Demonstrate the safe checking, cleaning, maintenance and storage of tools at a Forest School Part 1 - Video of...

Before you leave a fire there are a few steps to take. Extinguishing the fire completely: Ensure you spread out the embers and the ash to...

Ensure before extinguishing: The fire is contained within our campfire space The fire has died down and starting to cool Resources to use...

To begin with I started lighting the fire pit, allowing it to grow flames and produce a strong heat. I then placed a grill over the top,...

As with the permanent fire, fully extinguish the fire by spreading water from the outside in, using a stick to disturb embers and move...

Provide evidence to discuss the following factors that are essential to consider when lighting fires: When we are considering lighting a...

It is very useful to know how to build a shelter in the woods,this may be for fun, an opportunity for problem solving challenges, or that...

Timber Hitch A Timber Hitch is one of the simplest knots, it helps fully secure and can help to create different lashings, great for...

Kit Shelter I decided to make a Kit Shelter for this assignment. Tools needed: Tarpaulin Guy Ropes Rope Tent Pegs Sticks found in the...

While the initial 6 Baseline assessment sessions were successful, there were some shortcomings. We managed to engage the children...

I am using the outline that my coworker and myself created, using some of the same information, however within the Reflection and...

Child A - Struggles with structure, rules and self regulation. Within school she has a safe space she is able to go to when allowed, a...

Session One To introduce the children to the Forest School setting and establish rules.  The children were excited to be visiting the...

Having good communication with anyone that may have an interest in our Forest School is key to a successfully run Forest School. We need...

When I first started this Forest School course, I had assumed it was going to be a lot about how to make dens, how to build fires, tying...

The role of a Forest School leader is crucial in promoting the learning and development of children and young people. The role is very...

My chosen theories as discussed before were The Experiential Learning Cycle - David Kolb and Jean Piaget’s theory of play including...

When we think of the education system, play is not something that would naturally be listed at the top as important, however, play is...

During our first session of forest school, I observed the children and chose 3 different children, 1 in Year 1 and 2 from Year 2, I...