The Forest School Podcast

The Forest School Podcast

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Wem Southerden & Lewis Ames have run Forest School and training centre Children of the Forest since 2017. The Forest School Podcast was born when they wondered if their daily wafflechats and reflections about pedagogy, play and nature connection might be of interest to others. The podcast aims to inform and support educators, parents, outdoor and play practitioners and anyone interested in nature and the outdoors. Through book reviews – interviews with experts, practitioners and authors – sharing our experience as educators and business owners – deep dives on fascinating topics –

Recent Episodes

  • Ep 198: Is YOUR Outdoor Provision just résumé building for children?

    1 week ago
  • Ep 197: Is Verbal Language Bias Shaping Your Forest School?

    2 weeks ago
  • 196: Why YOUR School Needs More Stories Like Jojo & Gran Gran with Laura Henry-Allain

    3 weeks ago
  • Ep 195: How Scripts Can Transform Your Toughest Parenting Moments With Kirk Martin

    4 weeks ago
  • Ep 194: How YOU Can Run Intergenerational Projects That Work with Kendra McWilliam

    1 month ago
  • Ep 193: 10 Hacks to learn bushcraft faster than I did!

    1 month ago
  • Ep 192: Unconventional Essentials for Mud Kitchens

    2 months ago
  • Ep 191: What Neurodivergent Kids Gain from Nature with Dr Sam Friedman

    2 months ago
  • Ep 190: The Art of Saying No at Forest School

    2 months ago
  • Ep 189: A Conversation with Emma Brockes

    2 months ago