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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Jun 11, 2026
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FSA Conference 2022 Part 1 09.10.2022 2:01:12
Sara Knight is an experienced early years educator and Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. She is a trained Forest School practitioner and author of Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years and Risk and Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play. LUCY JONES was born in Cambridge, England, and educated at University College London. She has written extensively on culture, sci...
War (Play)! What is it good for? 18.09.2022 1:02:46
Sources: Guardian Debate: https://amp.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/may/26/debate About the military family perspective: https://childcare.extension.org/ensuring-that-childrens-war-play-is-healthy-safe-and-positive/ Forest school type approach: https://educatedbynature.com/health/war-play-why-risk-is-beneficial/ Peter Gray and concentration camp play https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/free...
Interview with Lara from 'Out to Play' in Ottowa, Canada 10.09.2022 1:15:08
See more about Lara's work: https://outtoplay.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/OuttoPlayOttawa 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.c...
Protectors of Play and Childhood with Greg Botrill 24.08.2022 1:19:54
Greg's website: www.canigoandplaynow.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 Patreon: www.patreon.com/childre...
"Earth Colour : An eight week art course for Nature Connection" Book review with author Emma Burleigh 09.08.2022 51:51
https://www.emmaburleigh.com/#/earth-color/
Validating Emotions & Creating Emotional 'Safe Spaces' 10.07.2022 58:48
Validating Emotions & Creating Emotional 'Safe Spaces'
Is Forest School just 'Dungeons and Dragons' Pedagogy? 07.06.2022 1:15:11
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...
Moral Compass Development Opportunities at Forest School 20.05.2022 52:48
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...
Beltane! + Song Wars! 02.05.2022 34:33
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...
Are we the 'Magical Bacon Fat'?: Transformational forests w/Nik Elvy, Sunny & Rudy 22.04.2022 1:09:24
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...
'Smart Moves : Why learning isn't all in your head' Book Review 26.03.2022 1:22:05
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Link...
Behaviour Support W/Sam Harris of Neurodive 22.02.2022 1:38:10
Neurodive: www.facebook.com/neurodivetraining _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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-Marshmal...
Hierarchies at Forest School 07.02.2022 1:04:35
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Forest School Cooking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forest-School-Cooking-Mundane...
'Wild Magic' Book Review 17.01.2022 57:41
Find out more about Danu Forest at https://www.danuforest.co.uk/
Winter Stories and Storytelling w/Chris Holland 23.12.2021 1:02:49
https://www.wholeland.org.uk/about/ https://www.facebook.com/chrishollandnatureconnection/ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJR...
Winterising For Wildlife 18.12.2021 59:50
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011psv https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/managing-your-woodland-for-wildlife/managing-your-woodland-for-wildlife.pdf _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https...
Sociocracy in Forest School 26.11.2021 1:02:37
https://kindaforestschool.com/ Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Merch: www.teespring.com/en-GB/stores/cotf Facebook...
Why Weren't We Taught This At School? - Interview with Alice Sheldon 16.11.2021 50:11
www.needs-understanding.com Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Merch: www.teespring.com/en-GB/stores/cotf Facebook Gro...
Content Addiction 14.11.2021 53:14
Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Merch: www.teespring.com/en-GB/stores/cotf Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/...
Neurodiversity and Neurodiverse Leaders with Emily Edwards and Bex Allen 23.10.2021 1:22:24
Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Merch: www.teespring.com/en-GB/stores/cotf Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/...
FSA CONFERENCE 18.10.2021 1:56:31
This episode features a collection of live recordings from the FSA conference in Oxfordshire! Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childreno...
CPD with Sarah Lawful and Sarah Walker 10.09.2021 56:39
https://forestschoolassociation.org/events/#!event/2021/10/1/climate-of-hope-sustainble-forest-school-the-fsa-national-conference-2021
Play Affordances and Hidden Camera Glasses Research Articles 04.09.2021 1:00:29
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1476718X20983861?fbclid=IwAR0OgN4vqrePdicjoDcto_HVLotoxIqC4CQGTTKeHxiHFK02IfoYvqULbZA& https:/www.researchgate.net/profile/Anette-Sandberg/publication/239791054_Children_and_the_outdoor_environment/links/551d41d30cf23e2801fe0c2f/Children-and-the-outdoor-environment.pdf?origin=publication_detail FSA Conference Tickets 2021*** BOOK NOW*** https://ww...
FS and Nature Pedagogy w/Jon Cree & Marina Robb 01.09.2021 1:09:33
FSA Conference Tickets 2021 *** BOOK NOW *** https://www.trybooking.co.uk/YFG Find more from Jon and Marina at www.theoutdoorteacher.com Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-fo...
Poverty-Proofing the Outdoors w/Nik Elvy 05.08.2021 1:26:16
Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning.: Breaking down barriers that keep parents and teachers indoors https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091F5QT8W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QQFTGBMP69QCJRN79BMP Children of the Forest Links; Bookings & Training: www.children-of-the-forest.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforest Merch: www.teespring.com/en-GB/stores/cotf Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/...
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