Level 3 Forest School Leaders
Location – Foresteers at Greenhead House Farm, Sheffield, Oughtibridge Lane, S35 0HN
Cost – £995 (covers face to face training days, online portfolio option where you can upload videos and photos, observation and assessment, tutor support throughout the course)
2 payment options:
Can be paid in 2 installments, the 1st when booking through the website, the 2nd 4 weeks before through invoice.
Full amount through invoice when booking, call Hayley 07780454327.
This qualification is intended to provide the skills and knowledge required to set up and deliver safe and effective Forest School programmes and for those who wish to become Forest School Leaders.
It will be delivered in a private woodland by Hayley, a qualified teacher and experienced Forest School leader or Rohan experienced Forest School leader.
This is a mixed course with the expectation of 7 contact face to face days, 1 observation at your setting, guided study hours and 2 assessment days.
Course Options: 1) Block contact days, 5 days, 3 days, 2 days.
2) Regular contact days through out the year
Course Options: 1) Woodland contact days 9am-5pm:
Monday 2nd June, Tuesday 3rd June, Wednesday 4th June, Thursday 5th June, Friday 6th June 2025
Tuesday 2nd December, Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Assessment Days: Tuesday 2nd June, Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Portfolio Submission: Friday 5th June 2026
Online and telephone support as needed.
This accredited ITC Level 3 Forest School Leaders qualification provides leaders with the skills needed to manage and run Forest School programmes.
This course is equivalent to an A level and contains 5 units which enable you to become a Forest School Leader.
As well as the practical training (how to put up a tarp, safely use and teach tool use, light a fire and campfire cook) you will also be supported in understanding the Forest School ethos and how this supports participants holistic development.
You will have 1 year to complete your portfolio and a reflective diary. This can be through our online portfolio where you can upload videos and photos or paper.
We strongly recommend a Forest School First Aid Qualification to pass this course. This can be through a range of providers, one can be provided on site if the whole group chooses this option, this will be an additional cost and 2 days additional training.
The First Aid training enables Forest School practitioners to deal with a range of outdoor emergencies. If you work with children we recommend a Paediatric First Aid qualification to follow the Early Years Foundation Framework guidance.
Entry Criteria:
Participants should be over 21
All participants must hold an appropriate outdoor First Aid qualification by the end of the course.
To complete the course you will need to complete a portfolio, with hardcopy or through our learning portal.
Must have a suitable site and client base to deliver your “Introduction to Forest School” programme which consists of a minimum of 6 two hour sessions with the same client group.
What you need for the course:
Once your course is confirmed through email you will need:
Suitable outdoor clothing and closed toe footwear
Packed lunch, cup and snacks
We will provide:
Hot drinks and biscuits
All Required portfolio paperwork
Tools and equipment needed to complete tasks on site
A basic camping toilet and hand wash facilities
Suitable and passionate staff with a range of skills
First aider on site
A sense of community which allows individuals to be inspired and feel positive
Reflective training which suits the needs of the clientele
Booking through our website:
https://www.foresteers.co.uk/forest-schools-training/
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