Forest School Leader Training – January 2022

Event Phone: 00441452712330

Train to lead Forest School with the Level 3 qualification

What does training look like at Inspired?

Join us as you achieve your Ofqual regulated Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification. Internationally recognised, this qualification allows you to run sessions with all age ranges, in a number of countries throughout the world.

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 Tracy Barrell 
 
2024-01-19
 
 
  
Definitely 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 & Mark
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Fiona Hunt 
 
2024-01-15
 
 
  
Highly 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.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Eleanor Ehibor 
 
2024-01-02
 
 
  
Inspiring and helpful
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Julie Trinder 
 
2023-12-05
 
 
  
Loved the practical days , found study quite hard but more probably because of my lacking in computer skills and  Shane pointed me in the right direction and I am so pleased that iv now done all the work 😊
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Caron 
 
2023-11-23
 
 
  
This was a brilliant experience for me. The teacher offered so much knowledge and guidance in a friendly and understandable way.
I have gained skills and knowledge to take back to my setting and teach the children.
The structure of the practical days were great and really hands on and the support base is invaluable to complete assignments.
Thank you!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Alison Evans 
 
2023-11-08
 
 
  
I really enjoyed the training days they were great fun and very informative, Shane is extremely knowledgeable and taught me a huge range of practical skills and things to make, and really awoke my interest in the outdoors. Putting into practice what I have learned is fantastic, and Shane has been a very helpful guide and mentor.

I agree that the coursework is time-consuming and you really need to keep on top of it. Doing this course alongside working full-time does require commitment but it is well worth it.
I am excited to see where my Forest School journey now takes me - let the fun begin!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Alex Foster 
 
2023-10-31
 
 
  
The L3 Forest School Leader course is suitably thorough covering everything from managing your own forest school setting, learning tool/craft skills to developing your own pedagogy informed by the forest school ethos. Shane and the team are super supportive and I would recommend inspired Forest School Training without hesitation.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Bev Whiteside 
 
2023-10-22
 
 
  
Excellent training - thank you. Shane is a very supportive and knowledgeable trainer. I was a bit nervous about some aspects, but Shane always put me at ease, and I grew in confidence over the course of the practical days. The online assignments are well structured with lots of support and guidance. I thoroughly recommend training at Inspired Forest School Training.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Martin Huck 
 
2023-10-12
 
 
  
Excellent course. One could almost say inspiring!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Zoe Crump 
 
2023-07-31
 
 
  
Inspired Forest School Training Level 3 Forest School Leader course, is an outstanding program that I highly recommend to anyone interested in forest school education. The knowledge, skills, and inspiration I gained from this course have been truly transformational, and I am confident that it will greatly impact my future practice as a forest school leader. Thank you, Shane, for your expertise, dedication, and passion in delivering such a phenomenal training experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

🟢 BLENDED training

 

Level 3 Forest School Leader training –
Online content PLUS 4 ‘face-to face’ practical days
Begins January 2022

Train with us to be an Open College Network accredited Forest School Leader, recognised the world over. We are an award winning, accredited training provider, offering a practical setting to train alongside children.

Our Blended Forest School Training option allows you to fit the training into your life at a time that suits, whilst minimising the time required out of class/nursery/work – 4 contact days at our training centre in Churchdown, Gloucestershire. These dates are listed below:

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Online course commences

• Throughout January 2021

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Practical Days (x4)

• Day 1 – Wednesday 26th January 2022
• Day 2 – Monday 7th March 2022
• Day 3 – Thursday 7th April 2022
• Day 4 – Wednesday 4th May 2022

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Forest School Leader training – Level 3

Followed by a practical observation at your setting

• 155 Guided Learning Hours
• 24 hours on site practical
• 130 hours supported online training

In this Forest School Leader, Level 3 course, you will learn practical skills and knowledge to work as a Forest School Leader. This will include building factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge and understanding of Forest School.

Course learning outcomes

Once you have completed the studies you should be able to:
1. understand the development of Forest School
2. be able to manage the ecological impact of Forest School
3. develop the underpinning documents required for a Forest School programme
4. plan in line with the Forest School ethos and principles

<strong>What will the course entail?</strong>

Once you have enrolled on the course we will begin guiding you through the step by step process of the training programme.

This qualification provides you with the opportunity to work through the virtual classroom elements. These are fully supported by the team at Inspired Forest School Training, offering advice and coursework marking via the Google Classroom platform you will be invited to via email.

<strong>There will be practical sessions too?</strong>

Of course. At this time we are offering you the opportunity to begin your training with us and to complete the majority of the written outcomes required to reach Level 3.

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We will offer you the chance to attend four days of practical training to top up and complete the course. There will be numerous dates on offer for you to choose from. These dates will be offered to you from September 2020

<strong>And whilst the lock-down continues</strong>

As the Ofqual Regulated awarding organisation, we can offer extensions to deadlines. We are here to ensure you complete the course and reach your goal, whatever happens.

<strong>How many modules are there?</strong>

The Forest School Leader award (Level 3) is divided into 5 clear units, of which 3 can be achieved online. The remaining two units will be completed on the Forest School Practical Days (x2) you choose to attend in the future.

• Planning and Preparation
• Delivery
• Learning and Development
• Practical Skills
• The Woodland Environment

Offering a guided, supported opportunity to train.

Learn practical skills alongside our training team.

Online training completed in your own time with a supportive community and guided assessment tasks. All online content provided equates to the an equivalent input during our Standard training, over 7 days.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the chat (bottom right of this page) or email [email protected]

Let’s inspire together!

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