Forest School

The training takes a holistic approach, building a firm foundation of the theory and benefit risk assessment process before applying it to practical skills learning. Exploration and experimentation are encouraged towards the end of the course allowing trainees to experience the learner-centered approach.

The training days are the building blocks of the qualification. In addition, there is further guided learning through a bank of resources specific to each learning outcome. There is an expectation for the trainees to carry out further reading and research to complete their portfolio of evidence.

Including the training days and portfolio completion trainees on average take around 180 hours to complete the qualification.

The benefits of forest school are becoming more understood and appreciated along with nature’s value in developing resilient, adventurous and confident people who care about their environment. Forest school compliments careers in play therapists, youth workers, support workers, teachers and environmental management.  It combines immersion in the outdoors, engagement with crafts and supports us to become risk aware not averse. As you would expect our training grows from providing firm roots in the foundation of forest school principles and ethos, to securing your own practical skills, before learning how to apply them to support social and emotional development of your client group.

The benefits of forest school are becoming more understood and appreciated along with nature’s value in developing resilient, adventurous and confident people who care about their environment. Forest school compliments careers in play therapists, youth workers, support workers, teachers and environmental management.  It combines immersion in the outdoors, engagement with crafts and supports us to become risk aware not averse. As you would expect our training grows from providing firm roots in the foundation of forest school principles and ethos, to securing your own practical skills, before learning how to apply them to support social and emotional development of your client group.

Networking to share skills and support is key beyond the training. We offer biannual skills shares and workshops with guest leaders. We work closely with the national Forest School Association and encourage best practice, collaboration and quality forest school for all.

Please get touch to discuss any additional or special learning needs so the tutor can support you effectively through your forest school qualification.