🌿 Learning side by side

The power of mixed-age and mixed-ability experiences At Forest School for Life, we choose something that’s not always easy, but always worth it. We choose to bring children together across ages and abilities. Not because it’s convenient. Not because it’s simple. But because it’s transformative. This is one of the cornerstones to my Forest School. […]

🌿 The Early Years Foundation Stages [EYFS] Curriculum in the Woods

How Forest School for Life delivers beautifully The EYFS framework is an Early Years Curriculum, the precursor to the National Curriculum. It sets out the standards for learning, development, and care for children from birth to five across the UK. It’s a powerful tool, but it’s often interpreted through the lens of indoor environments, standardised […]

❄️ December 2025: Wintering with wonder

The gift of slowness and connection December is quiet, deliberate, and full of wonder. At Forest School for Life, we lean into the slow, seasonal rhythm, finding warmth not just in flames, but in connection. It’s a month that mirrors the philosophy of slow pedagogy, a movement that honours time, presence, and the deep value […]

🌿 ‘Good Enough’ parenting

Connection over perfection At Forest School for Life, we often say that nature doesn’t do neat and neither does parenting. Muddy boots, mismatched gloves, forgotten snacks, and emotional wobbles are all part of the journey. And that’s not just okay, it’s essential. This month, we’re exploring the idea of good enough parenting, a concept first […]

🌿 The power of Play in early years education

Why Play matters “To play is to explore, to discover, to experiment…play gives children the opportunity to develop and use the many talents they were born with.” Lego, 1985 Play is not just a pastime, it’s how children build their brains. It’s how they make meaning of the world, test boundaries, and discover who they […]

🌱 A million connections: What babies really need to grow (and the birth of FSfL)

When babies feel safe, they don’t cling, they climb. They don’t just look, they venture. And at Forest School for Life, we’ve seen this truth unfold time and again. 🔍 The Science behind what we see Neuroscientists call this pattern “secure base behaviour” babies move away to explore and return when they need connection. When […]