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Empowering Children to Risk-Manage at Forest School

Introduction Risk is a natural and essential part of learning. At Forest School, children are encouraged not to avoid risk but to understand and manage it. By doing so, they develop crucial life skills such as confidence, judgement, and responsibility — all within the supportive and structured environment of nature-based learning. Far from being reckless,…

Barriers Preventing Children from Accessing Nature

Introduction In recent decades, children’s connection with the natural world has declined dramatically — a shift often described as “nature deficit disorder.” While many children still enjoy time outdoors, regular and meaningful experiences in nature are becoming less common. Understanding the barriers that prevent children from spending time outside is essential if we want to…