Forest School Leader Training

Course Information

Starts: October 2017
Dates: 18th-20th Oct, 30th Nov, 1st Dec 2017
           7th-9th Feb, 22nd-23rd March, 19th-20th May 2018
Level 2: £700  
Level 3: £1,420  
Tutor: Louise Ambrose - Forest School Training Company

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our modular Forest School Leader (Level 3) and Assistant (Level 2) training courses run over a period of nine months at The Sustainability Centre in the Hampshire South Downs. ​See the course flyers for dates. Our training has become synonymous with professional development for teachers, youthworkers, playworkers and rangers alike and offers an optimum combination of practical and tool skills, woodland and ecological management, leadership and risk evaluation and the application of learning theory. 
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We deliver our training in a 'forest school way': 
  • over time 
  • in an achievable format 
  • with support 

WHAT IS FOREST SCHOOL?

Forest School is a long term repetitive learning process that supports natural holistic development in learners of all ages and abilities. It originates from Scandinavian (particularly Danish) Early Years systems where child-led learning and play in the natural world are actively encouraged. The philosophy of Forest School is deeply rooted in understanding child development, learning and self esteem theories, and applying this understanding to facilitate powerful learning experiences. The repeated contact with a natural space (ideally woodland) is vital to support this process. Learners are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning, and scaffolded to develop skills and independence.
"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."

Forest School Practitioners Award - Level 3

Level 3 – Is the level of training required for a practitioner to establish, lead and deliver Forest School. It is a 9-month course comprising of intensive training, distance learning, practical and written assessments.  Price: £1420.00 

Forest School Assistants Award - Level 2

Level 2 – Is appropriate for staff or volunteers who regularly help at a Forest School and wish to gain a qualification as assistants. The training is a 5 day intensive training course followed by hands-on time supporting a Forest School Leader at their Forest School and written assessments. - Price £700.00

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Further detail on the course levels and entry requirements can be found on the Forest School Training Company website.

ABOUT THE TRAINERS

This course is run by Louise Ambrose, who is a very experienced tutor with a long history of deliverying Forest School training. Louise has a background in ecology, outdoor learning, and is a qualified teacher.  Louise will visit Level 3 students in their own setting, working with their own group of children, to carry out what we see as the most important assessment of the training.  

Enquiry Form

​Thank you for your interest in our Forest School Leader training course.  
 
The Level 3 Forest School Leadership training course is the nationally recognised minimum level of training to establish and deliver Forest School programmes. The level 3 course requires considerable commitment of time and energy from the delegate. As a training organisation we feel we have a responsibility to ensure that our training course is the right choice for you, we therefore telephone interview all level 3 candidates before allowing formal booking to take place. 
 
Please complete & submit the form below to enquire about a place on training. We will then telephone you to discuss your booking.  
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