The Forest School Association is the professional body and UK-wide voice for Forest School, dedicated to promoting best practice, cohesion, and quality. As a registered charity, it safeguards the integrity of the Forest School ethos by setting standards for training and endorsing qualifications. The FSA supports a network of practitioners and provides a publicly accessible map of recognized providers. Its primary aim is to ensure learners of all ages have access to high-quality, learner-centred Forest School experiences in their local natural environments, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence.
FSA Member Schools (2)
Edgeborough is a co-educational independent Prep School for pupils aged 2-13, situated in Farnham, Surrey. The school is set within 50 acres of the Surrey Hills, offering spacious grounds and facilities including a floodlit astroturf pitch, theatre, and woodland areas for Forest School. Founded in 1906, it became co-educational in 1992 and offers day and weekly boarding. The school claims to focus on nurturing a vibrant community with core values of kindness, respect, and curiosity, fostering academic, social, and emotional development. It prepares pupils for Common Entrance and the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate.
Slindon College is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 8-18, situated in Slindon House, West Sussex. Located within the South Downs National Park, the school's 14-acre grounds offer views of the south coast. It claims to provide a specialist learning environment for boys with Specific Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorders, and associated conditions. The school focuses on individualized pathways and strong pastoral care, with small class sizes. It has been recognized for its mental health and wellbeing initiatives.