Forest School continues to grow and develop, both in the UK and internationally. Literature and research in the field tend to document this growth, while this book takes a novel approach to the Forest school conversation, taking a critical look at the various tensions and difficulties that surround Forest School practice.

Part I: Mapping the TerritoryChapter 1: When Forest School isn't Forest School - Mel McCreeChapter 2: Challenge and compromise at Forest School - Helen DavenportChapter 3: What does 'long-term' mean at Forest School? - Mark Sackville-FordChapter 4: Forest School and progressive forms of education - Mark Sackville-FordPart II: Navigating the ethosChapter 5: Rethinking praise and competition at Forest School - Mark Sackville-FordChapter 6: Reflecting on multiple intelligences and learning styles - Mark Sackville-FordChapter 7: Behaviours that challenge at Forest School - Mark Sackville-FordChapter 8: A voice in the Forest - Helen DavenportChapter 9: A School Perspective of Forest School - Elizabeth IrvinPart III: Furthering PracticeChapter 10: Transitions at Forest School - Leanne ConnellyChapter 11: Identities and genders at Forest School - Mark Sackville-FordChapter 12: The Impact of Fire at Forest School - Kelly Francis HorrocksChapter 13: How safe is Forest School? - Lily HorsemanChapter 14: Aspects of training: a conversation - Lily Horseman & Mark Sackville-Ford