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 –
Author
Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Jun 11, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Install for free
Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating
iOS soon
Episodes
Chatting Almanacs with author Lia Leendertz 21.10.2023 43:19
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...
Setting up 'Quests' for kids. Is it joyful role-playing or rail-roading free play? 07.10.2023 44:23
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 concrete has failed! Do we know how to design outdoor schools? 16.09.2023 21:39
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...
I need more than my 'fair share'. Resources Part 2. 10.09.2023 51:51
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...
Should you let kids break equipment in the name of play? 04.09.2023 57:15
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...
'Do we make kids move too much?' and 'Are we encouraging aggression at Forest School?' 01.08.2023 1:12:04
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 i...
Play is More Playful When it is Age-Mixed - by Peter Gray 11.07.2023 53:45
https://petergray.substack.com/p/12-age-mixed-play-iii-play-is-more 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-fore...
'The Autistic Guide to Adventure' with Allie Mason 25.06.2023 56:32
https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-autistic-guide-to-adventure 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...
Rituals and Ceremonies with Isla Macleod 19.06.2023 1:05:13
www. Islamacleod.com Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Train...
Should you say 'Sorry'? - Social Conditioning vs Socialisation 19.06.2023 58:22
Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Merch: www.teespring.com/e...
"Do you HAVE to help cook, or can you just eat it?" 27.05.2023 49:06
Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-o...
The Educator's Experience of PDA with author Laura Kerbey 19.05.2023 1:00:33
Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-o...
The Co-Regulation Handbook by Linda K. Murphy 07.05.2023 1:08:07
Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-o...
Does Forest School support Attention Restoration Theory? 17.04.2023 1:04:49
Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-o...
Do you have to do nature connection seperately from socialising? 28.03.2023 56:47
Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-o...
"Cowstails and Cobras II" - An Obstacle Course Curriculum? 24.03.2023 1:09:04
Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-o...
"15 minute parenting" guides. Game changers or Gimmicks? 25.02.2023 1:10:13
Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.childre...
Do Boardgames have a place at Forest School? w/ Cat's Little Geeks 07.02.2023 1:09:01
https://www.facebook.com/catslittlegeeks Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consul...
Can AI Chatbots write your Forest School coursework for you? 28.01.2023 56:58
Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.childre...
Do we "Parent like Leaders" or "Lead like Parents"? 22.01.2023 1:01:43
Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.childre...
Winter Welfare: Looking after yourself and the learners 17.12.2022 51:45
Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.childre...
Trust Kids! - Book review 10.12.2022 1:14:22
Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-of-t...
What does it mean to be 'physically educated'? w/ Richard Whall 29.11.2022 1:06:18
Please find below links to a variety of resources that have helped me and my own natural movement explorations, amongst which I hope you find things of interest and value to you. This is by no means a definitive list, but are all ones that I’ve found useful over time. I’m more than happy for you to reach out if you have any questions and feel free to share all these with anyone who may be interest...
Space Holding and Holding Space at Forest School 29.11.2022 1:41:21
Forest School Cooking:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane-Marshmallows/dp/B09LGW644R Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theforestschoolpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/384058572484783 Virtual Consultancy and In-person Training: www.children-of-t...
FSA Conference 2022 Part 2 - Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Woods 29.10.2022 2:02:59
Fergus Murray: Fergus is an autistic science teacher, writer and community organiser. They are a co-founder and the current Chair of Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh (AMASE). Stefania Donzelli: Stefania is a neurodivergent forest operator and forest pedagogy trainer in Italy where she is a member of the working group Pedagogia del Bosco/Ricerca e Formazione. She holds a PhD in the Soci...
Similar podcasts
Listen to the The Forest School Podcast podcast in Replaio
Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.
