Evidence
Because Forest School is more of a pedagogy than a subject it is difficult to 'prove' and track 'progress' in the way the education system expects. As always the type of setting and what is provided will influence this, and there are ways to document activities and demonstrate increased knowledge, but when based in a school often the developments are inside the classroom and not out at basecamp! If our aim is to foster curiosity, build resilience, and create a better attitude to learning, we will never know how well it is working without feedback from class teachers. I have a 'Progression of Skills' sheet which I use as a list that ensures I cover all skills across a year. The children are invited to investigate each activity, supported in learning, and able to revisit independently or supervised (depending on the activity), but participation is not mandatory! For the last year, ALL our Primary Pupils have been having Forest School sessions, that's approxim...