“Involvement in the Forest School project makes a magical contribution to children’s development”
Ofsted, 2005

How forest school fits the outdoor classroom

Meet “learning outside the classroom” recommendations

Target education for sustainable development

The pedagogy behind the forest school approach

A complete guide to introducing a riskier environment

Know where you stand with:

• risk assessments
• risk management
• risk/benefit analysis

Use the forest school approach to:

• intercept behaviour problems
• differentiate outside the classroom

Allow for a child-initiated approach

Adult roles and responsibilities

Next steps to becoming a forest school leader

Take practical activities back to your setting

• risk assessment strategies
• outdoor activity sheets
• policies to develop learning outside the classroom
• extensive reading lists
• strategies for monitoring benefits
• activities to use in your setting