I’m regularly asked by headteachers why I chose the name Brave Roots. The more time I spend working with children, the more important the word brave feels. In many ways, despite all the problems we hear about every day, there has probably never been a better time or place to grow up. Children have opportunities, protections and possibilities that previous generations could only have imagined. However I think there’s a danger that, in our determination to protect children from

Being out in nature is good for the soul, but it is also incredibly beneficial for the body. At Brave Roots Forest School, we believe that children thrive when they can connect with the great outdoors. Children jump, often literally, at the chance to charge freely around the forest floor, releasing their energy and letting everything out. It may feel like play, but it is also a fantastic workout. Forest School does not simply encourage children to move more; it encourages the

Walk into almost any primary school, and you'll hear a similar concern. Children are finding it harder to concentrate. They struggle to regulate their emotions. Some arrive at school already overwhelmed, while others seem disconnected from learning altogether. Schools have responded brilliantly. Staff work tirelessly to support children's wellbeing, provide pastoral care, and create positive learning environments. Yet many educators feel that something fundamental is missing