The Forest School Podcast

Ep 204: Season 2 Begins: Lone Working, Weird Job Titles & Fart Consultancy

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Welcome back to The Forest School Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the realities of lone working in outdoor education, the unexpected (and hilarious) responsibilities of a Forest School leader, and the importance of connection in a role that can often feel isolating.

šŸŒ² Key topics in this episode:

  • The highs and lows of returning to work after illness.

  • Why Forest School leaders need mental health policies for lone working.

  • Listener-submitted job descriptions, including ā€˜Animal Hostage Negotiatorā€™ and ā€˜Fart Consultantā€™!

  • The role of play and improvisation in outdoor education.

  • Introducing ā€˜Surprise Studentā€™ ā€“ a new game where we design a Forest School session for famous figures.

    • Join us as we reflect, laugh, and explore how we can better support outdoor educators. šŸŒæ

    šŸŒŸ Sponsored by TENTSILE & Chris Holland

    šŸŒ² TENTSILEĀ ā€“ Take your outdoor adventures to the next level with TENTSILE's incredible hammock tents! Designed for comfort, durability, and a unique Forest School experience, these tree tents are a game-changer. Use code ForestChildren10Ā for 10% offĀ your purchase at www.tentsile.com.

    šŸƒ Chris HollandĀ ā€“ Want to deepen your nature connection? Get your hands on Chris Hollandā€™s 54-page Plant Guide, an essential resource for Forest School leaders and nature enthusiasts. Use code FORESTPODĀ for 15% offĀ via our exclusive affiliate link.

    ā³ Episode Chapters & Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

    03:58 Reflections on Productivity and Mental Health

    09:12 The Importance of Connection and Support

    13:10 Nature Connection and Personal Growth

    17:13 Engaging with Nature and Crafting

    21:15 Productivity Insights and New Practices

    26:45 Fun and Games in Forest School

    30:42 Animal Encounters and Job Descriptions

    31:16 Emergency Privacy Screen Holder: A Forest School Job

    34:35 Christmas Fart Consultant: The Humor of Forest School

    37:49 Fart Consultancy: A Necessary Skill

    42:20 Surprise Student: A Fun Game for Learning

    44:49 Paddington Bear: A Forest School Intervention

    51:01 Season Two: New Beginnings and Exciting Changes
    šŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned

    • šŸŒ TENTSILE Hammock TentsĀ ā€“ Use ForestChildren10Ā for 10% off.

    • šŸƒ Chris Hollandā€™s Plant Guide ā€“ Use FORESTPODĀ for 15% off.

    • šŸŽ¶ Song Mentioned: ā€˜Summer is Icumen Inā€™ ā€“ the oldest secular English song.

    • šŸ¦‰ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @ForestSchoolPodcast

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      Have a weird job title from your Forest School experience? Send it to us at [email protected]!

      Happy exploring! šŸŒ³āœØ

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