The importance of recognising and promoting independence in young children: the role of the environment and the Danish forest school approach

This report offers insight into a reflective and critical practitioner’s role in carefully planning an environment that reflects young children’s need for independence. Education as agent of liberation is the key to child obtaining freedom achieving It argued can only be achieved when effective pedagogy considers perception ideas implemented. Information obtained from evaluating children helps construction organisation spaces within which express their potential satisfy desire process contributes teachers’ learning professional development strengthens relationships with parents children. Danish society's values customs have led Forest School approach, kindergartens use outdoors unique cultural way. provides ideal nurture independence promote well-being.