Welcome to your Forest School journey!
We now offer a blended approach with courses completed via a mix of E-Learning, online tutorials & practical training days as part of a well-rounded self-directed study programme that is flexible, inclusive and enables you as the learner to choose the pace of your learning and to join us on your study programme throughout the calendar year.
Suitable for: Adults wanting to lead inclusive, learner-centred approaches in the outdoors e.g. Childcare practitioners, health practitioners, teaching professionals and outdoor professionals.
- In Person Practical Days: (9.30am-4pm) May 15th-16th, May 22nd-23rd, June 19th-20th
- Study Visit to undertake observation at Dare Valley Forest School (during Practical Skills Training Week).
- Theory is completed via our E-Learning system and can be completed at own pace (submission within 9 months of the start date).
This qualification is composed of 5 modules of learning.
Topics include:
Unit 1: Forest School Programme: Learning & Development
Unit 2: Forest School Programme: Planning.
Unit 3: Forest School Programme: Delivery.
Unit 4: Forest School Programme: Practical Skills.
Unit 5: Forest School Programme: Woodland Environment.
Assessment tasks will result in each candidate producing a portfolio of evidence meeting all assessment criteria across 5 units. Forest School is a proven pedagogical methodology and one which has been adopted extensively throughout Scandinavia where it has become a key element of Early Years provision.
If you already hold a current 2-day first aid and /or a food hygiene certificate we can reduce your training by 1-3 days.
This course is intended to provide the skills and knowledge required to set up and deliver safe and effective Forest School programmes and for those who wish to become a Forest School Leader.
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We accept REACT funded placements on this course. Please note there is an additional £75 charge to cover the additional admin processes related to this fund and trainees are required to sign a learner contract to ensure our fees are covered.