Ep 242 - Expectations VS Reality in 2026

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> keywords</p><p><br></p><p>forest school, outdoor education, community building, training realities, outdoor leadership, nature-based learning</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> key topics</p><p><br></p><p>Myths vs. reality of forest school training</p><p>Community building and relationship management</p><p>Flexibility and adaptability in outdoor education</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The Long-Tailed Tit&#39;s Nest Discovery</p><p>05:28 Springtime Adventures and Nature&#39;s Bounty</p><p>06:34 The Reality of Forest School Training</p><p>11:45 Expectations vs. Reality in Outdoor Education</p><p>19:48 The Challenges of Flexibility in Outdoor Settings</p><p>25:57 Nature Bypassing and the Business of Outdoor Education</p><p>31:58 Navigating the Business Side of Forest School</p><p>34:24 Navigating Code Switching in Education</p><p>37:25 The Journey of Continuous Learning</p><p>40:35 Community Holding Beyond the Classroom</p><p>45:23 Creating a Homely Outdoor Environment</p><p>50:24 The Punk Spirit of Forest School</p><p>57:18 The Future of Community-Funded Education</p><p>59:22 Pod Fart.mp4</p><p><br></p><p> resources</p><p><br></p><p>Forest School Association - https://forestschoolassociation.org/</p><p>Nests by Susan Ogilvie - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nests-Susan-Ogilvie/dp/XXXXXX</p><p>Ofsted - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>