Forest School Training
Here at Inspired Forest School Training our aim is to provide you with the highest quality Forest School training in Gloucestershire. Therefore, we offer accredited qualifications in a unique and friendly working Forest School setting serving Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Bristol, Somerset and Monmouthshire.
What is Forest School?
First of all Forest School is a unique approach to learning with child-led play at its centre. Above all, children are offered curriculum-linked activities that are all small and achievable. This allows students to build self-esteem, resilience and confidence. Sessions are facilitated by the adults with at least one Level Three Forest School Leader in the group. This regular access to nature and risk taking allows individuals to reach their full potential. The roots of Forest School can be traced to Scandinavia.
Having 12 years experience of teaching this way we know that we are in a strong position to train students. Our key aim as a non-profit making company is to enable more children to access this wonderful style of learning. We are lucky to be able to offer our trainees the opportunity to learn alongside children as we have strong partnerships with local schools and businesses. Why choose anywhere else? Join us and let’s inspire together!
What is Forest School Training?
To achieve the best outcome for our students, we are working alongside two local schools and our friends at the Ernest Cook Trust and Badger Wood Adventures.
Unique Leader training
As a result of this, and as part of our unique training, students will observe and participate in numerous Forest School settings. Consequently the coursework and objectives will be much easier to access and achieve. Students will also feel more confident in the process of setting up and running their own Forest School settings. Our support continues even once you have completed your training.
Practical experiences
These experiences allow our trainees maximum opportunity for practical learning with the ones who matter most in Forest School – the children. Forest School is an inspirational process offering everyone the opportunity to succeed through small, achievable tasks. Furthermore sessions focus upon participants taking well calculated risks.
What Forest School courses do we offer?
Our Forest School Training courses include Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Forest School Leader training as well as a series of development days. The level that you can begin at depends on your experience, age and qualifications.
As part of our unique courses, we will guide and support you every step of the way.
We also offer professional development courses. We like to call these FOREST SCHOOL PLUS. Courses we run include Natural Mindfulness with Ian Banyard of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness, Advanced Forest School Tool Use with Touchwood Crafts and Achievable Willow Weaving with Helen of Glos Arts and Crafts Centre.
Sports Premium Funding
If you receive Sports Premium funding then all of our courses can be funded using this. Click here to find out more. We look forward to helping you to reach your full potential through your qualification with us.
February 2020
Forest School Leader training – 26th Feb ’20
March 2020
Willow Weaving :: Small, achievable tasks – £75
March 2020
Green Woodwork :: Touchwood Crafts – £75
Forest School principles
Finally, throughout our Forest School Training, we follow the key principles of Forest School from its Scandinavian roots. These principles have been set out by the Forest School Association (FSA):
Meet the trainer
Shane is our Forest School Leader and QCF trainer. He has been a Forest School Leader for 11 years and is nothing less than a Forest School expert! Since completing his qualification in 2007, he has established three Forest School sites, worked with thousands of children at Forest School sessions, welcomed colleagues and visiting staff locally and from Europe… READ MORE
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All courses are accredited by the Open College Network, West Midlands.