Level 3 – Forest School Leader
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Gloucestershire's foremost qualification provider #1
✅ We teach the 🇸🇪 Scandi way
✅ In a working Forest School
✅ Learn alongside children
✅ With 15+ years experience
✅ Award winning & supported by local business
🏆OFQUAL & OFSTED regulated qualifications
EXCELLENTBased on 82 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-07-09Great instruction, clear and contextual.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-07-09An amazing and life changing course! I couldn't recommend the Level 3 Forest School Practitioner course enough. Shane provides expert guidance and a really strong support system to complete the qualification. He really makes sure you understand the ethos of Forest School and empowers you to make it your own.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-06-10The course was everything I hoped it would be and more! Shane has a wealth of knowledge to share and the course sets you up perfectly to run your own Forest School with confidence. The 5 practical days and invaluable and the course guide that Shane has developed is great to keep you on track and supported with assignments. It was such a fun course to complete! Thank you Shane and Mark for setting this up and bringing the teachings of Sweden to Gloucestershire! I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is passionate about the outdoors and wants to ignite this in others! LaurenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-06-08A great course for building the skills and confidence to deliver authentic forest school sessions effectively. The hands on nature of the practical training day was excellent and Shane was a patient and extremely knowledgeable guide. There is a lot of independent study but the online guidance and Shane's ready availability at the end of an email really helped me to plot my way through. Thanks to Shane for all his patience and guidance and to Mark as well for his support. If you can, give it a go! TonyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-06-05I started with an idea of what Forest School is and ended up with lots of new information that I didn't expect! Now I feel more confident about future projects and I know that I can count on Shane's support and suggestions if necessary. I recommend this course especially for those who want clarification on the practical part relating to the management of a Forest School. :)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-05-10I cannot recommend this course enough, having been teaching outdoor education for some years now I can honestly say that Shane is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic at producing excellent forest schools leaders. You will not only learn the fundamentals of forest schools but you will fall in love with all things outdoors. I will certainly keep my eye out for other courses that Inspired Forest schools are running, as the atmosphere and teaching are excellent. Thank you Shane for your time and patients and for making the course fun. MikeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-01-30I loved my training sessions with Shane at Inspired Forest School. He was helpful, supportive and encouraging. I am so grateful that I chose to do my training through Inspired and would recommend anyone else to do the same!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-01-19Definitely the most inspiring course I have attended. Shane is an exceptional course leader and has an extensive knowledge of the natural world and how to inspire children. This course has given me amazing skills to work with the children at my preschool, and also to use my new skills in my Scouting. I cannot wait to attend more CPD with Inspired Forest School Training. Thank you Shane & MarkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-01-15Highly recommend! Shane is a fantastic teacher and leader guiding our group through the course and sharing his knowledge with us. The course took place in a few different settings to be able to give us a proper insight to what can be achieved with Forest School. Looking forward to returning for the different workshops in the future.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.2024-01-02Inspiring and helpful
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Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Inspired Forest School Training
Inspired Forest School Training, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Welcome to Inspired Forest School Training, your premier destination for top-quality Forest School courses in Gloucestershire. Our accredited Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide a unique and friendly learning experience in the heart of our Forest School setting. Ideal for individuals in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Bristol, Somerset, Swindon, Monmouthshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and surrounding areas.
Forest School is a distinctive learning approach, placing child-led play and small, achievable curriculum-linked activities at its core. This methodology nurtures the development of self-esteem, resilience, and confidence. Led by experienced adults, including at least one Level Three Forest School Leader, our sessions offer regular exposure to nature and encourage calculated risk-taking, empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.
Why Choose Inspired Forest School Training?
Rooted in the Scandinavian lifestyle and backed by two decades of experience in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, we bring unparalleled expertise to training adult students. As a not-for-profit company, our mission is to make this enriching learning style accessible to more children. With strong partnerships with local schools and businesses, our trainees have a unique opportunity to learn alongside children, ensuring a comprehensive and inspiring training experience.
To achieve the best outcome for our students, we are working alongside two local schools and our friends at the University Of Gloucestershire, Pata UK, The Ernest Cook Trust ,Natural Mindfulness and Badger Wood Adventures.
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.
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.
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.
If you receive Sports Premium funding then all of our courses can be funded using this. We look forward to helping you to reach your full potential through your qualification with us.
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):
Shane is our Forest School Leader and QCF trainer. He has been a Forest School Leader for 16 years and is nothing less than an outdoor learning expert!
Since completing his qualification in 2007, he has established three Forest School sites, whilst at the same time working with thousands of children at Forest School sessions, as well as welcoming colleagues and visiting staff locally and from Europe… READ MORE
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