16/11/2025
This 💕 Forest school should never be about coralling children through a series of set activities to maintain control in an outdoor environment that sometimes feels scary ....The most valuable thing i do in my work is to be aware x 💕🌳🌳🌳💕
🚫 Myth: Active supervision means having eyes on every child, all the time: scanning, counting, never turning away.
✅ Truth: The regulations don’t say that. They say educators must be actively supervising, knowing where children are, what they’re doing, and being ready to respond.
At Little Wildlings, that means moving with awareness, not fear. It’s about connection and professional judgment, knowing your space, your team, and your children well enough to support their exploration confidently.
We’re not here to control play — we’re here to keep it possible. When supervision becomes about trust instead of tension, everyone feels it. Educators, maybe it’s time to re-read what’s actually written, and let go of the myths that keep us from truly being present. Let’s move from constant watching to conscious awareness.
Because when educators feel trusted to use their knowledge, children feel trusted to explore their world.
