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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Episodes
Ep 172: Where do Retired Forest School Leaders Go? With Sara Knight and Jon Cree 26.04.2024 1:09:24
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/th eforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. Leave this episode a review on your podcast player! Find out about our sessions and Forest School Leader Training in Devon, UK at www.children-of-the-forest.com — Sponsors: Carbonfarmers.world for Tawi Stoves! — Summary In this episode of The Forest School Podca...
Ep 171: Matrescence and Forest School with Lucy Jones 16.04.2024 1:08:37
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/th eforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. Leave this episode a review on your podcast player! Find out about our sessions and Forest School Leader Training in Devon, UK at www.children-of-the-forest.com — Guest Info: https://lucyfjones.com/ — Sponsors: Carbonfarmers.world for Tawi Stoves! Lucy Jones,...
Ep 170: Measuring a Springboard's Success 14.04.2024 1:06:44
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. Leave this episode a review on your podcast player! Find out about our sessions and Forest School Leader Training in Devon, UK at www.children-of-the-forest.com — Sponsors: www. Carbonfarmers.world for Tawi Stoves! Summary In this episode of The Forest School...
Promoting Play in Schools: A Conversation with Michael Follett of Opal Outdoor Play and Learning 25.03.2024 57:35
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. Find out about our sessions and Forest School Leader Training in Devon, UK at www.children-of-the-forest.com — Guest Info: https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/ — Sponsors:Carbonfarmers.world for Tawi Stoves! Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 2...
Reggio and Forest School with Jessie Zhao 19.03.2024 50:54
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. Find out about our sessions and Forest School Leader Training in Devon, UK at www.children-of-the-forest.com — Guest Info: https://tideview.com/ — Sponsors:Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with Skills...
Embracing the Pause: A Conversation on Improvisation, Leadership and Discovering Your Flow with Robert Poynton 11.03.2024 1:08:33
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. — Guest Info: www.robertpoynton.com — Sponsors:Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with Skillshare for 30% off annual membershipProtect your computer with Nord VPN ---
Corvid Corrections & The Pulse of Play 01.03.2024 31:06
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. — Sponsors:Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with Skillshare for 30% off annual membershipProtect your computer with Nord VPN --- Summary In this episode, Lewis and Wem discuss the concept of pulses in play....
Exploring Spirituality, Death, and Nature with Rachel Summers 23.02.2024 1:09:01
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. — Sponsors:Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with Skillshare for 30% off annual membershipProtect your computer with Nord VPN --- Summary This conversation explores the intersection of outdoor educ...
Confronting Childism: A Conversation with Gentle Parenting Author Sarah Ockwell-Smith 19.02.2024 1:02:50
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. — Guest Info: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/ — Sponsors:Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with Skillshare for 30% off annual membershipProtect your computer with Nord VPN --- Summary Sarah Ockwell-Smith dis...
Modeling the value of land-based and ancestoral knowledge in a modern education setting, with Peter Kindfield. 09.02.2024 56:54
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧. — Guest Info:https://peterkindfieldphd.substack.com https://hilltopeducation.com — Sponsors:Visit HelloFresh to get 60% off your 1st box + 25% off for 2 months + free gifts! Sign up with Skillshare for 30% off annual membership --- Summary In this con...
Bonus Ep: Surprise Student #1 29.01.2024 15:27
This is a Bonus episode, usually available only to Patreon subscribers. Visit www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast to support the podcast and get these episodes every time!
Bonus Ep: Pedagogy Surgery #1 29.01.2024 17:02
This is a Bonus episode, usually available only to Patreon subscribers. Visit www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast to support the podcast and get these episodes every time! Get your questions for the Pedagogy Surgery in at www.theforestschoolpodcast.com
Bonus Ep: Pop Culture Pedagogy 29.01.2024 24:20
This is a Bonus episode, usually available only to Patreon subscribers. Visit www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast to support the podcast and get these episodes every time!
What can we learn from Nature Disconnected people? 22.01.2024 56:40
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. — Sign up to Audible Today with the link: https://amzn.to/48ELVz6 to support the podcast --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at w...
Loose Parts Part 2: Even Looser Parts. Dangerously Loose Parts 20.01.2024 53:25
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com 🌿💼. --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in natu...
The 200 things you need to run FS. PLUS song wars collaboration! 13.01.2024 32:05
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com 🌿💼. --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in natu...
Join us for a Live New Years Quiz episode! 28.12.2023 1:10
Imagine this – a live recording featuring some of your favorite forest school names, previous podcast guests, and even a few surprises. It's going to be an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, a bit of friendly competition. But here's the best part – YOU can join us for the live recording on Saturday, December 30th, at 6 pm GMT. Now, for our friends across the pond in...
Yule Celebration and 2023 Review 22.12.2023 32:40
Yule Celebration and 2023 Review
Interview with Heather Shumaker. Author of 'It's OK not to share' and 'It's OK to go up the slide' 09.12.2023 1:14:22
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com 🌿💼. --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in natu...
Practitioner Spotlight: The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery in Verwood, Dorset 03.12.2023 1:12:56
https://www.facebook.com/elvesandfairieswoodlandnursery/ Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free main episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest . --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 . --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com . ---...
'Learning Stories' as a tool for assessment at Forest School 21.11.2023 1:00:54
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free main episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest . --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 . --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com . --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in nature? Che...
Interview w/ Dr Naomi Fisher 13.11.2023 1:06:46
A Different way to learn: https://amzn.to/3FYWwIG Changing Our Minds: https://amzn.to/40Ed81W When the naughty step makes things worse: https://amzn.to/3QDs6QP Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free main episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest . --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 . --- Elevate...
FSA Conference 2023 Part 3! 02.11.2023 53:26
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com 🌿💼. --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in natu...
FSA Conference 2023 Part 2! 02.11.2023 1:59:12
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com 🌿💼. --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in natu...
FSA Conference 2023 Part 1! 02.11.2023 1:18:45
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest 🌲🎧. --- Join our vibrant community on Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 🌳📚. --- Elevate your skills with virtual consultancy and in-person training at www.children-of-the-forest.com 🌿💼. --- Looking to ignite your culinary adventures in natu...
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