Supporting the development of Forest School across Ireland
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What is Forest School?
Forest School is an innovative process, that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.
Who We Are
Our mission is to support the development of quality Forest Schools in a diverse range of settings in Ireland.Founded in 2016 to support the development of Forest School learning in Ireland, we were incorporated in 2023 as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Our company name is The Irish Forest School Pedagogy Association Company Limited by Guarantee (no. 746830) We were also established as a charity under that name in 2024 (Charity no. 20206667). We continue to trade as the Irish Forest School Association.
Membership
Membership of the IFSA is open to everyone interested in developing quality Forest School in Ireland. Membership is renewed annually in May as a part of the annual conference subscription.
Next Steps
How to Get Involved
Become a Member
Principles of Forest School
Train as a Forest School Leader
Come to our Events
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Child Protection
Benefits of Forest School
Changes in self-esteem and confidence
Improve physical skills
Increase motivation for learning and improve concentration
Co-operation as part of a team teaches children to be aware of others
Improve language and communication skills
Improve relationship with and understanding of the outdoors
Enhance numeracy and literacy skills
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Hot off the press- our Spring webinar lineup!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to each of our webinars. Sessions free for IFSA members, €15 for others. Price includes all 3 sessions.
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IFSA thanks The Heritage Council for their continued support
Registered Charity Number (RCN) 20206667. CLG - Company Limited by Guarantee 746830.THE IRISH FOREST SCHOOL PEDAGOGY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE trading as the Irish Forest School Association