Level 3 Forest School Training – April 2020

In order to train at Level 3, you will need to fulfil the following criteria: * Be at least 21 years of age * Hold/have applied for an enhanced DBS certificate * Be qualified to Level 2 (or equivalent) or have experience of working with a group as a leader * Hold/plan to complete a Paediatric First Aid certificate

Yes! When you book, you will be invoiced for the full amount, payable within 14 days.
If, however, you would like to pay monthly then please feel free to email [email protected] to request this. Let’s inspire together!

Yes. We are a Direct Claims Status setting for The Open College, providing Ofsted regulated qualifications for Forest School.
Once qualified, your achievements will be recognised in the UK and, currently, five other countries worldwide.

The Level 3 Forest School Leader course programme consists of 7 days plus one observation of between 2 and 3 hours.
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* Day 1-5 : On site at our working Forest School setting in the Cotswolds
Practical experiences of setting up a Forest School site, risk taking and management of ecological impact, principles of FS, fire, tool use and training alongside children.
Sessions run by trained and practising Primary School Teachers and Forest School Leaders.
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* Day 6-7: In a working woodland
Assessment in a working woodland run by one of our partners. Here you will demonstrate the practical skills taught during training. These will include cooking over an open fire and tool management.
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* Observation session: Within one year. Obs of between 2-3 hours Once you have your chosen site and group, let a few sessions run and then invite us in to complete your accreditation as a Forest School Leader.