Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden
The Forest School Podcast
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 –
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Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden
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Jun 11, 2026
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Ep 1 - Adults at Forest School 25.05.2018 23:43
In this thoughtful lunchtime episode of The Forest School Podcast , Lewis and Gemma explore the role of parents and non-leader adults within Forest School sessions. Recorded live in the woods, the conversation covers how adult involvement shapes children's autonomy, the transition from structured toddler groups to free-flowing nature play, and the subtle power of adult modelling. They unpack h...
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