This nationally recognised qualification allows you to lead Forest School sessions.

Participants experience all the practical aspects of Forest School, from bushcraft and woodcraft through to tool work and playful ways of interacting with the woodland, demonstrating what is possible for them to achieve in their own settings.

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The Level 3 training takes place over nine days. This is a non-residential course.

Learners will also need to lead a minimum of six Forest School Sessions.

This course is accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.

This qualification is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable learners to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School. It also enables learners to deliver Forest School programmes. It is designed to meet the needs of school and college staff, teachers and teaching assistants, youth workers, adults and professionals in training to become a Forest School leader. This qualification will prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors.

Minimum age: 19 –  Please note the minimum age for qualified Forest School Leaders is 21 (This is a Department for Education Requirement).

For more details on course content or for any queries please get in touch.

Booking

You can book and pay for this course online (see below). In the Order Notes please inform us of the following:

  • Job position
  • Emergency contact number
  • Any medical or dietary requirements
  • We encourage car sharing – may we circulate your details prior to the course to other delegates?

Please read the Forest School Leader Training terms and conditions before making a booking. By booking you are accepting these terms and conditions.

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Our Forest School training courses are accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
  • forest school training
  • forest school group

What's Included

  • Expert Tuition
  • Hot and Cold Drinks
  • Use of resources
  • Delivery assessment and guidance when completing your portfolio

Before You Attend

What to bring

  • Please bring a packed lunch for every day.
  • Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and walking or strong sturdy footwear.
  • Notebook and pens/pencils.
  • Camera.

Please contact us if you would like more information or have any queries

Accommodation

Please contact us if you would like details of B&B's in the area.

Opportunities to attend this course

  • Tue 09, April 2024 09:00 - Thu 02, May 2024 17:00

    The Level 3 training takes place over nine days. The dates for this course are: Tuesday 9th April - Wednesday 10th April, Tuesday 16th April - Wednesday 17th April, Tuesday 23rd April - Wednesday 24th April and 30th April - 2nd May. This course is non-residential.

    Location
    Preston Montford
    Region
    West Midlands
    Price
    £1,050.00
    Tutor
    Vicki Wood

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  • Tue 08, October 2024 09:00 - Thu 21, November 2024 17:00

    The Level 3 training takes place over nine days. The dates for this course are: Tuesday 8th - Wednesday 9th October , Tuesday 15th - Wednesday 16th October, Tuesday 12th - Wednesday 13th November and Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st Novemeber. This course is non-residential.

    Location
    Bishops Wood
    Region
    West Midlands
    Price
    £1,075.00
    Tutor
    Vicki Wood