What you'll learn

Understand the Forest School Approach

Explore the core principles behind Forest School and how nature supports children’s confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

Practical Outdoor Activity Ideas

Learn simple, safe and engaging outdoor experiences you can set up in any natural space — big or small.

Build Skills Through Nature Play

Discover how outdoor learning helps children develop problem-solving, creativity and emotional regulation.

About the course

Forest School offers children powerful opportunities to learn, explore and grow through nature. This short course introduces the key principles of the Forest School approach, explaining how outdoor, child-led experiences support confidence, resilience and development. You’ll gain practical ideas, simple setups and inspiring activities that work in gardens, parks, woodlands or any natural space. Whether you're a parent, educator or simply nature-curious, this course will help you bring the benefits of Forest School into everyday life.

Your Learning Journey

4 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to forest school

    1. Welcome to the course Free preview
    2. What are your biggest concerns about sending your child to forest school? Free preview
    3. Benefits of Forest School Free preview
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      Key Features Of Forest School

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      Activities in Forest School

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      Why is forest school beneficial

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      Benefits of being outdoors and how this can help mental health

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      Grounding: A Connection to Nature

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      Interview with a forest school leader

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    Starting Your Own Forest School At Home

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      Staying safe

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      Risk Assessments

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      Preparation for Forest School

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      Creating a Forest School Curriculum and doing it at home

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    Forest School Activities

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      Nature Exploration Activities

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      Outdoor Survival Skills

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      Craft and Construction Activities

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      Outdoor Activity Ideas

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    Resources

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      Resources and Printables

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      Activity Sheets

What people are saying

Real feedback from adults who’ve used these ideas to bring outdoor learning to life.

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“This course helped me understand Forest School so much better.” Loved the simple explanations and activities. I now feel confident setting things up at home.
Jenna

mum of 3

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“The nature activities were brilliant!” We tried two of the ideas the same week, and my children were totally absorbed.
Rachel

early years educator & mum of 2

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“Clear, inspiring and practical.” Perfect for someone new to Forest School. Lots of ideas I can use straight away.
Adam

dad of 4-year-old twins

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