Developing a Forest School in Early Years Provision: A Practical Handbook on How to Develop a Forest School in Any Early Years Setting - Softcover

Katherine Milchem; Jenny Doyle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907241345 ISBN 13: 9781907241345

Publisher: Practical Pre-School Books, 2012

Synopsis

This book explains what 'Forest School' really means and combines theory with practice on the importance of play and risk. It is an invaluable training manual for those studying to be a Forest School leader or practitioner and includes case studies from professionals. It covers the history of forest schools; the first steps needed to be taken to embark upon Forest School; how to involve colleagues and parents; how a variety of settings organise their Forest School sessions; the equipment and training needed and first aid and risk management; and how to gain support from LAs and funding

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Developing a Forest School in Early Years Provision

Review:

The book was comprehensive and gave a fantastic overview for anyone thinking about embarking on setting up Forest Schools. As a Level 3 Forest School Leader I co-ordinate a Forest School network working with EY practitioners. I will have no hesitation in recommending this publication to practitioners I work with. --Anne Brass, Schools Lead Officer, Early Years Development Team, Durham LA, UK.

An informative and accessible text which links theory and practice well ... a good range of activity examples. --Catherine Gripton, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham.

This book is full of ideas, creativity and illustrations of how to develop this provision from small-scale to a full forest school model. --Linda Withey, Senior Lecturer, University Campus Oldham.

An extremely informative book which offers a sound introduction to Forest School; the history and development in the UK is interesting background knowledge. The practical examples are creative, and supported by research and pedagogical underpinning. --Deirdre Hewitt, Senior Lecturer, PGCE Early Years.

This book is well laid-out giving theoretical and practical information. Ideal for learners wanting to know more about incorporating the forest school ethos into a setting. --Lynne Stubbings, Lead Teacher, Hull Adult Education.

This is an excellent, clearly written, well illustrated handbook for anyone working with Early Years children. It will be most useful for anyone training at Level 3 hoping to be a forest school leader. --Jo Ling, Forest School Trainer, Green Light Trust.

An excellent resource for understanding forest schools ... The book is easy to understand for all levels. --Jayne Double, Lecturer, Suffolk New College.

This is an excellent, clearly written, well illustrated handbook for anyone working with Early Years children. It will be most useful for anyone training at Level 3 hoping to be a forest school leader. --Jo Ling, Forest School Trainer, Green Light Trust.

This book will support the module 'creating effective environments', the case studies are extremely interesting and I liked the 'Top Tips as this is very supportive should anyone be interested in this area of development for their practice. --Natalie Gibson, HE Lecturer, Blackburn College.

This is an excellent, clearly written, well illustrated handbook for anyone working with Early Years children. It will be most useful for anyone training at Level 3 hoping to be a forest school leader. --Jo Ling, Forest School Trainer, Green Light Trust.

About this edition

• Publisher: Practical Pre-School Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1907241345
• ISBN 13: 9781907241345
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64