Level 3 Forest School Leader Training

The first module of the training will be completed ONLINE.

Date: 4 x face to face Training Days of the course: 7th, 8th October, 4th, 5th November 2023

2 x face to face Skills Days: 2nd, 3rd December 2023

Venue: Under The Canopy Forest School, Dukes Valley Farm, Dukes Valley, Windsor Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 8SR  

Cost: £875 (plus VAT) per person (Price Deal!) to include Open College Network West Midlands registration.

Suitable for: Qualified educators 

Who is it for?
Professionals who want to do Forest School in their workplace who meet the criteria set out below.

To achieve this course you will need to meet the following:

Be over 21 years old

If working with children a Level 3 childcare/play work qualification & experience of working with young is essential.

For teenagers & adults a relevant Level 3 qualification is required or equivalent experience

If working with learners with learning difficulties & disabilities, have a relevant qualification & experience of these groups

Attend all of the lessons over 4 days

Attend 2 "Tutorial & Skills" follow up days (Included this time)

Teach 6 sessions of 1.5 hours with your chosen client group Be assessed practically during a 1.5 hour lesson

Complete all Assessment Criteria within 12 months of commencement of course

On completion of the course you must provide proof of current Police Check

On completion of the course you must provide proof of a relevant outdoor First Aid Certification ie First Aid at Work (usually a 4 day course) or Outdoor First Aid (usually 16 hrs)

You will need to access the relevant client group in order to complete assignments

Where can it lead?
Practising Forest School Leader.

How will you study?
Attend either 4 consecutive days or one day per week for 4 weeks. Complete Assignment work in a portfolio of evidence (approximately 50 hrs of study). Be assessed practically doing a Forest School session in your workplace. Be assessed practically on the course.