Episode 135 - Cancelling Forest School sessions

Running outdoor sessions or events isn’t always straightforward — sometimes you have to decide whether to go ahead or cancel. In this episode, I share the three key factors every forest school leader and outdoor educator should consider before making that call.

These three lenses will help you make clearer decisions about when to run with fewer bookings, when to adapt, and when cancelling is actually the best choice for your business.

Whether you’re running forest school sessions, bushcraft courses, holiday clubs or outdoor events, this framework can save you stress and help you keep your business sustainable while looking after your customers.

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If you found this helpful, check out my free guide to setting your session rates (link below) — it’s packed with tools to help you price your outdoor sessions sustainably.

The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor education, as well as monthly deep dives into larger topics or interviews with inspirational professionals and leaders in the outdoor education space.

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