Accredited Forest School Training in 2020
YouAccredited Level 1 and Level 3 Forest School Training
These are the updated best practice version of the qualifications that were updated in 2018 by a national network of Forest School Trainers and professionals and approved by the Forest School Association.
Forest School is an inspirational process that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.
These courses have been developed in partnership with Cathedral School who are hosting the Forest School training courses on their Forest School site in Failand (next to Ashton Court). The courses are an ideal opportunity for people working with children, young people and adult groups wishing to develop their learning experience and use the outside setting as an invaluable learning tool.
The level 3 course has been updated and designed to enable students to complete more quickly through having an individual introductory meeting and starting on the theory aspects of the course before the practical sessions start. This allows students then to progress with running sessions with their groups and will support students more effectively to complete the written aspects of the training.
To find out more about the experiences of those doing the training you can click here. Also to see a range of photos from recent training click here.
If you have further questions see the FAQ section or please get in touch.
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mnLevel 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles
This course is designed to give an insight into Forest School principals and an understanding of its benefits. Over the 2 planned sessions you will explore and experience a range of activities and games which you can use with your groups straight away to develop your own outdoor setting. These skills will help you to engage with the outdoor environment and use it as a tool to facilitate learning. A basic portfolio demonstrating your knowledge of Forest School principles and observations you have made will be required to be completed following the course. No prior experience required.
Venue: Cathedral Primary School Forest School / Bristol Cathedral Choir School Playing Fields Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, BS8 3TG
Dates:
Spring Course - Thursday 23rd April & Thursday 30th April 2020 - both days 9.30am – 4.30pm
Autumn Course - September 2020 - dates to be confirmed
Cost: £300.00 - group booking discount available
This course is designed to give an insight into Forest School principals and an understanding of its benefits. Over the 2 planned sessions you will explore and experience a range of activities and games which you can use with your groups straight away to develop your own outdoor setting. These skills will help you to engage with the outdoor environment and use it as a tool to facilitate learning. A basic portfolio demonstrating your knowledge of Forest School principles and observations you have made will be required to be completed following the course. No prior experience required.
Venue: Cathedral Primary School Forest School / Bristol Cathedral Choir School Playing Fields Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, BS8 3TG
Dates:
Spring Course - Thursday 23rd April & Thursday 30th April 2020 - both days 9.30am – 4.30pm
Autumn Course - September 2020 - dates to be confirmed
Cost: £300.00 - group booking discount available
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Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
This Forest School Leader course will enable you to develop the Forest School approach with your groups, develop your skills and knowledge and help to create a Forest School handbook. You will learn about woodland management, how to develop and maintain a site and risk assessments required. You will start the course by a one to one meeting to guide you through the structure and content and introduce you to the theory and written aspect of the course. Following this you will be given some key work to undertake - including developing your handbook - that will then allow you to develop your Forest School Practice more quickly with your groups.
The practical training element of the course will introduce to a wide range of activities and games and help you develop skills in the safe use of tools, fire lighting, cooking and knife work will also be covered. Following the training sessions a final day will be organised with you individually which will involve a site visit during one of your case study sessions and additional mentoring. You will be required to complete a written portfolio of your Forest School work to complete your course.
As part of the course you will receive free guidance on improving your Forest School space and applying for free trees if this is appropriate.
To undertake the Level 3 course you need to:
Venue: Cathedral Primary School Forest School / Bristol Cathedral Choir School Playing Fields Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, BS8 3TG
Dates: Enroll now to start theory and written work following a 1 hour introductory meeting.
Practical sessions dates are as below.
2020 Dates - Spring Course - Thursdays - 23rd and 30th April, 7th, 14th, 21st May and then final 2 days of assessment - Thursday 11th & 18th June.
Autumn Course - September - November - 7 days - Dates to be confirmed
Cost: £900 - please ask for early bird and group booking discount
There will also be a follow up optional session that will be scheduled on the course to provide extra support to review your handbook development, written work and share experience so far.
This Forest School Leader course will enable you to develop the Forest School approach with your groups, develop your skills and knowledge and help to create a Forest School handbook. You will learn about woodland management, how to develop and maintain a site and risk assessments required. You will start the course by a one to one meeting to guide you through the structure and content and introduce you to the theory and written aspect of the course. Following this you will be given some key work to undertake - including developing your handbook - that will then allow you to develop your Forest School Practice more quickly with your groups.
The practical training element of the course will introduce to a wide range of activities and games and help you develop skills in the safe use of tools, fire lighting, cooking and knife work will also be covered. Following the training sessions a final day will be organised with you individually which will involve a site visit during one of your case study sessions and additional mentoring. You will be required to complete a written portfolio of your Forest School work to complete your course.
As part of the course you will receive free guidance on improving your Forest School space and applying for free trees if this is appropriate.
To undertake the Level 3 course you need to:
- Be 21 years or older
- Have experience or Knowledge of Forest School
- Have relevant experience related to leading groups you work with or a minimum Level 2 childcare or teaching qualification
- Have access to a group you can plan and run a Forest School session with
- Have or get an up to date DBS check
- Have a suitable First Aid qualification (or be willing to get this before your case study observation session)
Venue: Cathedral Primary School Forest School / Bristol Cathedral Choir School Playing Fields Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, BS8 3TG
Dates: Enroll now to start theory and written work following a 1 hour introductory meeting.
Practical sessions dates are as below.
2020 Dates - Spring Course - Thursdays - 23rd and 30th April, 7th, 14th, 21st May and then final 2 days of assessment - Thursday 11th & 18th June.
Autumn Course - September - November - 7 days - Dates to be confirmed
Cost: £900 - please ask for early bird and group booking discount
- If you have completed a level 1 course recently you may be able to get a discount on the cost and miss the first 2 days - please ask
- Invite a friend and both receive a quality free bushcraft fire steel and knife.
- If you really want to attend and price is a barrier do ask.
There will also be a follow up optional session that will be scheduled on the course to provide extra support to review your handbook development, written work and share experience so far.