<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Forest Schooling UK 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Schooling UK 2026]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:49:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Berrylands School: A Full-Time SEMH Special School Living Completely Off-Grid in Kingston]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: 28/05/2026 Forest Schooling UK has been given the green light by the Department for Education to open Berrylands School, a new full-time special school for young people aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Based in Kingston, the school offers a very different approach to education for young people whose experiences in mainstream settings have often been marked by exclusion, anxiety, trauma and repeated disruption. Berrylands School has been created...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/berrylands-school-a-full-time-semh-special-school-living-completely-off-grid-in-kingston</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991e68080f3317e6e0ad60f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:34:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_82c9ad32222e4cd3a62c34c92cd3b664~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_695,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrylands School Receives Positive Pre-Registration Inspection Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are incredibly proud to announce that Berrylands School has now received its pre-registration inspection report from Ofsted, with the report concluding that the school is “likely to meet all the independent school standards” when registered. The report is expected to go live on the government website next week. For us, this is far more than a regulatory milestone. It is the result of years of belief, hard work and determination from a huge number of people who refused to give up on young...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/berrylands-school-receives-positive-pre-registration-inspection-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16f6729789a3dde5d00901</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:55:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_3ece0e6e24cb4ebbb0472d4c426ae505~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our very own artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve got a set of large concrete tubes on site that were left behind by previous occupants. Not exactly inspiring on paper, but in reality, they’ve become one of the most used and valued parts of our space. The young people climb through them, sit in them, build games around them. They’ve turned them into something useful without anyone needing to tell them how. That’s usually a good sign we should pay attention rather than interfere. Recently, we decided to take it a step further. Urban...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/our-very-own-artwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e773e28b2f11ff8e592b6c</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_0304a0b2484749409117ecd4ae914534~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 5 Documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen, Ann and some of our young people featured in a Channel 5 documentary “Does your Child have ADHD”. You can watch the programme here]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/channel-5-documentary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df356816b0ab534cf28a6b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_7be23995d58c40b0927b34e40781f84f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Head, Stephen, interviewed by Richard Farleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen recently participated in an interview for Richard's podcast and YouTube channel. They discussed Foret School and its activities. The conversation delved into how neurodivergent individuals can think creatively and generate original ideas, potentially influenced by their experiences with trauma. Additionally, they talked about Richard's experiences growing up in foster care. This one was personal for me. Stephen's work sits right at the intersection of things I care about - early-stage...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/our-head-stephen-interviewed-by-richard-farleigh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69caa0c9e7de3cb006072f04</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_7167176a78834fa694538741814fa225~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter published in The Guardian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen's letter in response to the media coverage surrounding the Government's SEND White Paper was published in The Guardian on 27th February. Sir/Madam, The notion that independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools are merely profit-driven ventures  exploiting local authorities is a simplistic and inaccurate political narrative. Our SEN provision, structured as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), was founded directly from my personal experience as a parent navigating a...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/letter-published-in-the-guardian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a2d0eeae541000760f1f8f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:29:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_20dc962dc74a45d1b9fa082726a8497c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are recruiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work with Us Apply Here Job Title: Teaching Assistant Forest Schooling UK​ Location: Forest Schooling UK CIC, Kingston Upon Thames Salary: £23,500 FTE  Daily 08:45 – 15:00 hrs, Term time only Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly adaptable Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our specialist Full Time Forest School provision for children and young people aged 8–16 with Social, Emotional...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/we-are-recruiting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f2de9c315cca7cad0e989</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:16:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_bbaeb8c963b74d28bb2b6420728fbcb0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Animals During the Winter Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little note of reassurance on the winter welfare of Salt &#38; Pepper (our goats), Coco, Cowboy and Patch (our Rabbits) and of course our chickens. We want to reassure you that all animals on our site are well cared for, regularly checked, and fully compliant with welfare standards. All animals are registered with DEFRA, and their care arrangements are appropriate, lawful, and monitored. Rabbits, chickens, and goats are species that commonly live outdoors for their entire lives, including...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/our-animals-during-the-winter-weather</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990a46ea816bdca356f14a8</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:36:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_c4e3387049f64817bf7905ebaab06a49~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Three R’s: Ready, Respectful &#38; Responsible]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Forest Schooling UK, our core values are more than words on a wall. They are simple, practical, and lived out every single day, by our staff, our young people, and our community. We call them our Three R’s: Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. They guide how we learn, how we treat each other, and how we care for the world around us. Ready Being Ready is about showing up, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.  It  means being open to learning, willing to try, and prepared to...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/the-three-r-s-ready-respectful-responsible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990b2576e13a8e14f7f9cf7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:36:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_43f9ecccd01647a88852876bed82a6fe~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_581,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024/25 Impact &#38; Progress Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is our 24/25 Impact Report. We've had a productive year and are continually expanding our essential services for local children. We are also anticipating an exciting year ahead. You can scroll through below or follow this link to view]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/2024-25-impact-progress-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990b2e4a816bdca356f2f64</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_40e911db91ed45ca89d5b2334d1d7634~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_832,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Wage Employer]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that we are officially a Living Wage Employer . We believe our excellent and committed staff should be paid well, especially in today's enviorment. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid  by over 14,000 UK businesses  who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs. We have signed up to the accredited scheme to ensure all of our employees earn at least  the London Living Wage. We are also...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/living-wage-employer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a702f0131a3b550ca040</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_1beee6b53efe4680a57b02659d8ae82e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent &#38; Child Survey Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help us understand how people feel about what we do, we asked our Parents, Young People and Staff about their opinions on Forest School and are delighted to present the results to you here. We received plenty of positive feedback along with one or two suggestions for improvement which we are happy to put in place. Results from the Young People when asked for words to describe Forest School He loves his forest school days, it’s a highlight of his week. I get regular updates and know what is...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/parent-child-survey-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a56bca3fdc1dfe13e512</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_a7b02ace432a4e0aa1c9bb30b3084c9a~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_878,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Response to a Guardian article published on 16th August 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of you may have read the article that appeared in this morning’s Guardian “I’m all for the concept of ‘forest school’ – just not the kind I pulled my kids out of”  by Emma Brockes. (Here on Twitter) Whilst the article wasn’t directly about Forest Schooling UK, our Head of Forest School, Stephen Simpson, said: “I found this article disrespectful to children and staff who attend our sites and, as such, felt it needed a response. Ms Brockes clearly thinks Forest School is something...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/response-to-a-guardian-article-published-on-16th-august-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a675f0131a3b550c9f29</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_fbecea727ac0476ebb328c78973dc76f~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_656,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Weather Clothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being outside all day is a brilliant thing and a winter forest school session is a lot more fun with the right clothes. Cold weather can make being outdoors more of a challenge if you aren’t dressed correctly, especially for children. What to wear Base Layer The children will be outside, so thermal leggings (long johns) with a thermal long-sleeved top. If you don’t have those and it’s not too cold, tights will do at a push. Warm trousers – fleecy ones like jogging trousers or tracksuit...]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/cold-weather-clothing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a7e2e585eb0b3c870a3c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_b996b432350741a79e9ae989a261926c~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_882,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are all different]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have been talking about all of our “invisible differences“ and have put together a fun video helping people understand what we do on out site.]]></description><link>https://www.forestschooling.co.uk/post/we-are-all-different</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991a880e585eb0b3c870b64</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dff83_d41a01096edf4efea17bb54e9e064dd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_818,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Simpson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>