Forest education approaches

Forest Childcare Association

A best practice initiative for childcare providers who want to demonstrate their commitment to taking small children outdoors on a regular basis. Membership offers guides, tools, membership certificate and activity ideas.

FEN Forest Education Network

Bringing those with an interest in forest education together; to promote the sharing of good practice; improve communication and help raise opportunities for, and standards in delivery. Hosted by Royal Forestry Society.

Forest Kindergarten Association

Directory & voice of forest kindergartens across the UK – preschool education where children are encouraged to play, explore and learn in a forest or natural environment. also known as a nature nursery, outdoor nursery, or forest preschool.

Forest School Association

The professional body and UK-wide voice for Forest School, promoting best practice, cohesion and ‘quality Forest School for all’ – find a provider or a trainer and excellent Forest School Knowledge Base.

Forest School Camps

“The outdoors demands & encourages learning. At camp we aim to teach ourselves how to live with independence & responsibility; concern & care for ourselves, other people & the environment; resourcefulness & self-confidence; tolerance & respect”.

Forest School Training

Nationwide training but also lots of info on history, research and ethos of Forest School.

Institute for Outdoor Learning

Developing quality, safe opportunities to experience outdoor activity provision and supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the outdoors.

Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) Scotland

Developing and disseminating resources for outdoor and woodland learning, dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland's outdoor environments for learning.