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Forest School Leader (Level 3)

All dates must be completed.

Qualification

Level 3

Dates

23, 24, 25, 26th September 2025 and 21, 22, 23, 24th October 2025

Duration

8 Training days which consist of both theory and practical tasks, plus a one day tutorial. You will also be required to deliver 6 practical sessions, one of which will be observed as part of your work-based assessment and complete a portfolio. This will involve approximately 110 hours of self-directed study. The suggested timescale to complete all elements of the course is a minimum of 9 months from the beginning of your training.

Location

Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot, Bishop’s Wood Countryside Centre, Caswell, Swansea, SA3 3BS

Price

£1100.00

Booking

Book course
office@forestschoolsnpt.org.uk
Description

This Forest School Leader training is designed for those who would like to set up and run a Forest School programme. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to inspire young people through regular, long-term play and learning in nature. 

 

 

There are five Units of Study at Level 3: 

  • Supporting Learning, Play and Development in Natural Environments 
  • Deliver Forest School 
  • Observation and Evaluation of Forest School 
  • Sustainable Use and Management of Natural Resources 
  • Teach Outdoor Practical Skills 
Assessment
  • Attend 8 training days (a mixture of theory and practical skills, which will be assessed) 
  • 1 day Tutorial 
  • Run a Forest School Programme in your chosen setting as part of the Work-Based Assessment / Observation carried out by your trainer 
  • Completion of a portfolio  
Prerequisites

Eligibility Requirements

  • Level 2 Qualification or appropriate experience in education, youth work, childcare etc
  • Established link with a proposed client group and a potential Forest School Site
  • 18 years or over at the start of the course

or

  • Level 2 Qualification in Forest School, Countryside, Woodland Management etc
  • At least two years experience with client groups
  • Established link with a proposed client group and a potential Forest School Site
  • A degree

ALSO Before undertaking Level 3 Forest School Training, you are strongly advised to achieve a suitable First Aid Qualification and hold a current DBS certificate prior to starting your own Forest School practice, however, this is the responsibility of the individual setting. Contact us for more information about First Aid training.

Contact

Location

  • Bishops Wood
    Countryside Centre,
    Caswell,
    Swansea SA3 3BS

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