Forest School Association | What is Forest School?

The Forest School Association is the professional body and UK wide voice for Forest School, promoting and supporting best practice, cohesion and
‘quality Forest School for All’

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NEWS: FSA Recognised Forest School Provider Scheme has been re-opened!

We are once again welcoming applications from those wishing to become FSA Recognised FS Provider members!

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What is Forest School?

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"Forest School is a feeling you can't put into words"

Tonicha, aged 9

"I don't have ADHD when I'm out in the woods"

David, aged 14

“Loved all of it – even the slugs”

School Staff

“It has been lovely watching her confidence grow"

A Parent

“I learnt how to be trusted without the teachers knowing what we were doing!”

Molly, aged 10

“Forest School had an immediate positive impact on his behaviour”

A Teacher

"Its safe to say we have all learnt that its OK to get muddy"

A Parent

“I liked working with my friends and having fun”

Tyler, aged 7

“My favourite part was the way we could be free to do things independently”

Harry, aged 9

Why Join The Forest School Association?

FSA brand partners

We are children’s outerwear experts with the mission to inspire and enable thousands of children and families to enjoy the natural world around them and spend more time outdoors whatever the weather.
We strongly believe in the benefits of outdoor learning. We provide kit to hundreds of schools, nurseries and forest schools in the UK.