Published on 07.09.26 in Forest School

Forest School this September

September brings new beginnings, and for many children, their first Forest School adventures.

Forest School, this September

September brings new beginnings, and for many children, their first Forest School adventures. The start of a new academic year offers fresh opportunities to explore, create, take risks and develop connections with the natural world.

Reflect

Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. How could you measure this?

We're looking forward to attending the Forest School Association National Conference from 25-27 September. We'll be meeting practitioners, hearing your feedback and sharing ideas from across the Forest School community. We'd love to see you at our playscape or one of our workshops.

And don't forget to mark your calendars for Forest School Day on 9 October, a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and showcase the impact of Forest School.

Liz Edwards
Founding Director, Muddy Faces

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Forest School

Forest School is an incredible tool for health, wellbeing, outdoor play & learning, from Early Years & Primary schools, right through to adulthood.

Forest School questions

What is Forest School? • What are the Forest School principles? • What are the benefits of Forest School? • Is there evidence for Forest School? • What happens during Forest School? • Why are woods important in Forest School? • What tools are used in Forest School? • What qualifications do Forest School leaders need? • How do I become a Forest School leader?

You can also read or download the FREE Forest School Edition of The Outdoor Practitioner magazine here.

Forest School Principles

Six key principles to ensure quality Forest School for children from Early Years to Primary & Secondary schools and more.

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Forest School principles

What are the Forest School principles?

The six Forest School principles provide a shared framework for quality Forest School practice and outdoor learning for children from Early Years to Primary & Secondary schools and more.

Agreed by the UK Forest School community in 2011, the principles describe the ethos, values and working practices that underpin Forest School.

Events

👉 The Forest School Association Conference is one of the key gatherings in the Forest School calendar, bringing practitioners together to share ideas, explore practice and connect with others from across the sector. This year's conference theme is "Embers: The Power of Play".

The Forest School Association Conference 2026

The Forest School Association Conference is one of the key gatherings in the Forest School calendar, bringing practitioners together to share ideas, explore practice and connect with others from across the sector.

Forest School Day

Helpful Resources

Free Forest School magazine

Download our Outdoor Practitioner: Forest School Focus.

Outdoor Practitioner magazine Forest School Focus issue 3

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Download Outdoor Practitioner magazine Forest School Focus issue 3

Forest School kits in the Muddy Faces shop

Kits & Sets

An assortment of kits and sets for woodworking, forest school activities, geo patterns and more. Including both for individuals, smaller groups and class sized kits.

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Discover all that Muddy Faces have to offer for children of all ages! Our outdoor play and education materials are designed to help children connect with the outdoors.

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