Forest School expert Dr Sara Knight provides a practical all-ages guide to Forest School, grounded in the latest research, that encourages practitioners to take an innovative approach to outdoor play and learning.

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Focussing on both the Early Years and Primary phases, this books provides trainee teachers with all they need to know about a career in teaching.

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