Forest School Secrets
By Compass Forest School
How are busy parents like you, who don’t teach or have time to read through tonnes of websites. …..
How do you find out what Forest School is all about and why it works, in a way that is super simple to understand, before that kettle boils.
That is the question and this podcast will give you the answers.
My names Mark Bumford and welcome to Forest School Secrets
Forest School SecretsSep 13, 2020
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So the big question is this...
How are busy parents like you, who don’t teach or have time to read through tonnes of websites...
How do you find out what Forest School is all about and why it works, in a way that is super simple to understand, before that kettle boils.
That is the question and this podcast will give you the answers.
My name's Mark Bumford and welcome to Forest School Secrets!
Episode 120 - A New Years Resolution We Should All Try!
In this episode I discuss the negatives of Nature Deficit Disorder and how we can cure it.
Episode 119 - Providing Children With Choice At Forest School
In this episode I touch on the notion around giving children choice. Listen in to hear how to give your child choices in a Forest School Way
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Episode 118 - The Most Common Problems ONLY Forest School Parents Face
In this episode I take a light hearted look at the most common problem only Forest School Parents face. Good Luck!
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Episode 117 - What Is A Forest School Leader?
In this episode I provide an outline of what a Forest School Leader is and how they help learning.
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Episode 116 - What Makes Forest School So Addictive?
In this episode I explore 4 key themes that make Forest School SO addictive for the children, the adults and the Forest School Leader.
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Episode 115 - What Do Forest School Children Do?
In this episode I discuss exactly what children who attend Forest School do and the importance of this for their successful development.
Episode 114 - What Do You Learn In Forest School?
In this episode I go deep into a very popular question I get asked. What do you learn in Forest School?
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Episode 113 - The Day Forest School Proved Me, To Me
As time passes by and new members enter the tribe, I think it's important to stop, reflect and explain why I do what I do.
Episode 112 - Time Is A Cruel Mistress
In this episode I let you in to why there has been a bit of a delay between my last podcast episode with Mr Steve Hill MBE and this one...
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Episode 111 - Sit Down Sunday With Mr Steve Hill MBE
In this Sit Down Sunday Episode I got to chat with Mr Steve Hill MBE a teacher first and foremost but one very different to the others. This conversation is not to be missed and will set you up for a week of success.
www.stevehillmbe.com
Steve Hill Twitter
Team Hill Charitable Trust
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Episode 110 - A Forest School Leader And Their Kit
In this episode I take a look into the Forest School Leader and their kit with a huge announcement at the end of the episode. So keep listening for that if you're a Forest School Leader.
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Episode 109 - 5 Key Benefits Of Water Play For Children
In this episode I take a look at 5 key benefits of water play for children, inspired by a recent play choice at my Forest School.
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Episode 108 - Froebel and Forest School
In this episode I take a look at the teachings of Froebel and his influence on Forest School.
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Episode 107 3 Piece Of Kit A Forest School Leader Should Carry To Every Session
In this episode I speak about 3 pieces of kit every Forest School Leader should carry without fail to every session.
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Episode 106 - The 3 Rules Of Forest School
In this episode I look at the Forest School rules that are shared with groups.
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Episode 105 Sit Down Sunday With Prof Ellen Sandseter
Today I was incredibly fortunate to able to sit down with Ellen Sandseter an academic and Professor at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education in Trondheim, Norway. She also happens to be a person who makes me star struck and it was a huge honour to have her on the show. This conversation really sets the foundations for anyone new to Forest School or risky play and it was great to explore other avenues with Ellen on the episode. She’ll be someone I look forward to getting back on the podcast and exploring ideas further with.
ellenbeatehansensandseter.com
Research Gate
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Episode 104 - 3 Common Forest School Misconceptions.
In this episode I’m going to be looking at 3 common misconceptions parents, like you, have about Forest School and lay these to bed over the next few moments if that’s ok with you?
Episode 103 - What A Forest School Parent Should Buy With £90 In Their Pocket?
In this episode I’m going to be recommending what a Forest School parent should buy with £90 in their pocket. Get ready for this bit of over deliver!
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Episode 102- Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs
So next up in our mini series of key learning theories in a Forest school context is Maslows Hierarchy Of Needs.
Episode 101 - How Do You Keep Them Safe?
In this episode I take a look at an extremely important question that I’m sure parents think about all the time before their child attends a Forest School session. How do you keep them safe?
Episode 100 - 3 Things I've Learnt From Doing 100 Podcast Episodes!!
In this epsiode we reach podcast number 100! Here are 3 things I've learnt from doing this many podcasts.
Episode 99 - What Would I Say To a Nervous Parent About Getting Started With Forest School?
In this episode I answer the question 'What Would I Say To a Nervous Parent About Getting Started With Forest School'
Episode 98 on Trust
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Episode 98 - The Unspoken Trait At Forest School
What could it be? You’re racking your brains and questioning yourself aren’t you. Why is it unspoken? Is it illegal? Is it the password to gringots bank?
Well your wait is over. The unspoken trait is...
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Episode 97 - The 'State Of Flow' and Forest School
In this episode I'm looking at our next learning theory that has relevance to Forest School and that is the theory of the 'Flow State' devised by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in 1990.
Episode 96 - Sit Down Sunday With Jayne Hallsworth
In this episode I get to sit down with one of my Eco Ed Forest School tribe members, Jayne.
Bee Happy Vamily website
Bee Happy Vamily Instagram
Episode 95 - The 11 Most Common Types Of Play
In this episode I’m looking at the 11 types of play that can usually be observed by children at different stages of their development.
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Episode 94 - How Does Forest School Support The EYFS; Part 2
In this episode I move into part two of my look at how Forest School can support the EYFS or the early years foundation stage.
Episode-52--How-Does-Forest-School-Support-The-EYFS
Episode-73---Learned-Helplessness-And-The-Role-Of-Forest-School
Episode 93 - How Much Should Adults Intervene In Children's Play?
Today’s episode, Episode 93, is all about how much should adults intervene in children's play?
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Episode 92 - Sit Down Sunday With Chris From Hey With Lions F.C
In this episode I was in conversation with Chris from Hey With Lions F.C where we spoke about how he got into coaching, the benefits of football beyond the mere physical areas, how important a re-social connection has been for the children he coaches following the last few months and his future plans for the club.
Hey With Lions F.C Twitter Page
Episode 91- The Forest School Strategy
In this episode I look at the strategy behind Forest School.
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Episode 90 - 5 Key Features Of Child Led Play
In this episode I’m going to be looking at 5 key features of child led play.
Full Fat, Diet and Lite Forest School Link
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Episode 89 - How Can Forest School Make Your Child School Ready?
In this episode I look at 'How Can Forest School Make Your Child School Ready?'
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Episode 88 - What Should A Forest School Parent Buy With £20 In Their Pocket?
In this episode I look at the question. If I had £20 to spend on Forest School, as a parent, what would I do with it?
Episode 87 - I Have To Let You In On A Little Secret
In this episode I have to tell you a secret.
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Episode 86 - Sleep Deprivation And Green Time
In this episode I take a look at looking at sleep deprivation and green time.
Natural Light Episode; https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-66---Why-Kids-Need-Daylight-And-How-Forest-School-Helps-ehfabo
Episode 85 - The Incredible Importance Of Your Child's Vestibular System and How Forest School Can Help It's Development.
In this episode I take a look at the vestibular system and the importance of Forest School.
Proprioception episode;
Episode 84 - Rough And Tumble Play At Forest School
In this episode I take a look at Rough and Tumble play at Forest School.
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Episode 83 - The Role Of Observation At Forest School
In this episode I’m going to be turning my attention onto something super important at Forest School. However something that is very often not discussed. I hope it gives you a greater understanding and insight once again into the role the Forest School leader plays on the development of your child. This episode is all about Observation.
Episode 82 - The Zone Of Proximal Development and Forest School
In this episode I look into The Zone of Proximal development and Forest School.
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Episode 81 - The Risk Of Avoiding Risky Play In Childhood.
In this episode I look at what happens if you prevent your child from taking part in risky play?
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Episode 80 - The Power Of Proprioception And The Benefits Of Forest School
In this episode I’m going to look at the fabled sixth sense- proprioception.
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Episode 79 - Glorious Mud Play And Forest School
In this episode I’m looking at the power of mud play and why children are allowed to at Forest School.
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Episode 78 - The Weather And Forest School
In this episode I’m going to be looking at The weather and Forest School.
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Episode 77 - Our Brand New Session; Eco 'Education'
In this episode I’m super, super excited, more than I usually am, to introduce an exclusively new weekly term time session Eco ‘Education’. This is its working title at the moment and may change. Enough on the boring bit though, what is it and how will it help you?
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Episode 76 - 5 Ways To Sprinkle Key Forest School Approaches And Ethos Into Your Own Parenting Routine.
In this episode I will be sharing my 5 ways to sprinkle key forest school approaches and ethos into your parenting routine.
Choice; https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-72---The-Power-Of-Choice-At-Forest-School-ehpi5i
Independence; https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-73---Learned-Helplessness-And-The-Role-Of-Forest-School-ehr4l9
Health and The Outdoors; https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-74---Children--The-Outdoors-and-Mental-Health-ehr901
Risk: https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-54---5-Tips-To-Make-Permitting-Risky-Play-That-Little-Bit-Easier-egu03c
https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-53--Risk-and-Forest-School-egsnj8
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Episode 75 - Sit Down Sunday With Out And About Mummy- Rachel
Today, I go to sit down and briefly chat with local blogger of Out and About Mummy — Rachel.
In the conversation we spoke about how Rachel got into blogging, Why is getting outdoors important to her and her family. Top 3 do and dont’s for a new parent when thinking about going outdoors with their little one, the first time Rachel came across the Forest School movement and she was even kind enough to give me some tips as I begin my daily blogging journey.
https://outandaboutmummy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OutAndAboutMummy/
Dr Mel McCree — Forest School Lite -https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-49---Full-Fat-Forest-School--Sir-egkvet
Dr Alexia Barrable — https://anchor.fm/eco-ed-forest-school/episodes/Episode-27---Sit-Down-Sunday-with-Dr-Alexia-Barrable-efmjgh
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Episode 74 - Children, The Outdoors and Mental Health
In this episode I briefly tee up some future episodes on Children, The Outdoors and Mental Health.
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Episode 73 - Learned Helplessness And The Role Of Forest School
In this episode I'm going to discuss the notion of learnt helplessness and the role of Forest School.
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Episode 72 - The Power Of Choice At Forest School
In this episode I'm going to be looking at the power of choice at Forest School.
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