Ep 242 - Expectations VS Reality in 2026
From The Forest School Podcast by Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden
March 28, 2026 · 60 min · Season 2 · Episode 242
About this episode
This episode explores the realities of forest school leadership, challenging idealized expectations with authentic experiences.
This episode explores the realities of forest school leadership, challenging idealized expectations with authentic experiences. Hosts Wem and Lewis share insights on community building, industry myths, and the importance of authenticity in outdoor education. keywords forest school, outdoor education, community building, training realities, outdoor leadership, nature-based learning key topics Myths vs. reality of forest school training Community building and relationship management Flexibility and adaptability in outdoor education Chapters 00:00 The Long-Tailed Tit's Nest Discovery 05:28 Springtime Adventures and Nature's Bounty 06:34 The Reality of Forest School Training 11:45 Expectations vs. Reality in Outdoor Education 19:48 The Challenges of Flexibility in Outdoor Settings 25:57 Nature Bypassing and the Business of Outdoor Education 31:58 Navigating the Business Side of Forest School 34:24 Navigating Code Switching in Education 37:25 The Journey of Continuous Learning 40:35 Community Holding Beyond the Classroom 45:23 Creating a Homely Outdoor Environment 50:24 The Punk Spirit of Forest School 57:18 The Future of Community-Funded Education 59:22 Pod Fart.mp4 resources Forest…
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Hosts: Wem Southerden, Lewis Ames
Topics covered
- Myths vs. reality of forest school training
- Community building and relationship management
- Flexibility and adaptability in outdoor education
Keywords
- forest school
- outdoor education
- community building
- training realities
- outdoor leadership
- nature-based learning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Forest School Association, Ofsted
Books & works: Nests by Susan Ogilvie
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