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Forest School is an educational approach that focuses on outdoor learning and nature-based activities. It typically takes place in natural settings like forests or woodlands, where students, often children, engage in hands-on experiences, play and exploration. 

The aim is to foster holistic development, environmental awareness, and a connection to nature. Forest School often involves activities like building shelters, learning about wildlife, and developing outdoor skills in a learner-led, experimental way. 

It’s a valuable approach for promoting both personal and environmental well-being. Forestry England have lots of information about how you can get involved and a location finder to find a Forest Schools session near you: Forestry England Learning. 

National Outdoor Learning Award (NOLA) is a nationally recognised award, which students achieve by participating in an outdoor program. 

The Award can be used with any age group; any outdoor activity; over any length of time. Every session ends with the completion of a self-reflection sheet, so participants chart their personal progress. 

The program is based on a survival theme, with students learning and applying skills for thriving in the outdoors. NOLA is fantastic for getting students outdoors – in nature – learning new skills.