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TTS Talking Early Years

Episode 19: Risk-taking and Forest School with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

Apr 8, 2023
19:13

Episode 19 of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast continues the conversation about all things Forest School. Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined again by renowned Forest School experts and advocates, Mel McCree and Sarah d Sarah Lawfull. 

Research and evidence show that the Forest School approach actively develops children’s risk awareness and confidence in managing their own risk-taking abilities. Although it is such an integral part of early years education, we know it can sometimes be a daunting approach to adopt, especially in a risk-averse society. 

Sharing their knowledge and experience with us, Mel and Sarah discuss the role of the adult vs the child when adopting the Forest School approach and how Forest School promotes safe opportunities for children to take appropriate and managed risks.

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(The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.) 

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