Forest School Assistant Level 2 Training

Cost: Sliding Scale
£500 Individual (Low Wage)
£600 Individual (Good Wage/Organisation)
(£75 to reserve a space)
Times: 9am - 5pm
​Tutor: Adrian Goodhand

It has been an amazing experience, I have learnt an immense amount about Forest School, myself, the woodland sites and learning.

Thank you so much for an excellent experience. The Sustainability Centre is great for this kind of course.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course is for people wishing to assist in the delivery of Forest School programmes. Practical skills covered include fire lighting, campfire management, safe use of hand tools, games and activities. Participants will also learn woodland identification skills and about the Forest School approach to risk management and learning.  

Our Forest School Assistant Training is run by experienced leader and trainer, Adrian Goodhand, and is accredited by the Open College Network West Midlands (OCNWM). Our venue is a pioneering environmental education centre within a 55 acre woodland site, where we are passionate about outdoor learning and providing high quality training. ​

Students will need to assist on 3 sessions of Forest School run by a qualified level 3 Forest School Leader and write up their observations and complete some coursework assignments to gain the qualification. This level of training is if you want to assist at Forest School. Level 2 training does not qualify candidates to run Forest School programmes independently - the Forest School Level 3 qualification is required to lead Forest School sessions. 

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT OUR FOREST SCHOOL TRAINING?

  • We deliver our training in a 'forest school way' - over time, in an achieveable format and with support.
  • We give participants 5 full days of training
  • Our tutor will also support students via phone, email or Skype to provide help with particular assignments and skills.  
  • We keep the group size small, with a maximum of 10 students per course.
  • We offer discounted combined Forest School and Paediatric First Aid Training for students doing their Forest School Training at our centre. 

LEVEL 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Level 2 Forest School Assistant candidates must: 
  • Be 18yrs or over. 
  • Have experience of working with children or young people.
  • Assist in 3 sessions of a Forest School Programme run by a level 3 qualified Forest School Leader. They must have a DBS check in place before assisting with these sessions.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Adrian Goodhand has been practising Forest School since 2010 and delivering Forest School Training since 2014 across Hampshire and Surrey. He has over 20 years of environmental education experience. Adrian's tutoring experience doesn't stop at Forest School - he is also a qualified First Aid trainer and has tutored a range of outdoor and sport qualifications.

Adrian is passionate about Forest School - Forest School for him was a life changing view of educating and engaging with the outdoors through a much wider approach than traditional learning approaches. He has set up his own Forest School company (Coast and Forest Education) and previously sat on the Forest School Association (FSA) board.

​His particular specialities are working with groups with special education needs on a long-term basis and sharing his knowledge and skills on the importance of physical play in childhood. Adrian takes great delight form seeing people grow with confidence and understanding during courses, training and following on. 
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Check Out Accommodation 

You can get ​20% discount on our eco lodge or main campsite when you stay with us during your course. Use the discount code: stay-with-us