# Event Details - **Event Name**: Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 16 Jun, 2027 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Forest School Level 2 training course will enable you to assist at a Forest School Programme for any age group.About this EventThis LASER Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants (RQF) is a nationally recognised training course.4 Training days: 16th & 23rd June, 7th July, 15th September 2026 (9.30 to 4.30pm)To achieve the Level 2 award you will need to complete all of the following:Four days of training in theory and practice to cover:Learning and development at a Forest School programmePractical skills for a Forest School programme*You will also need to assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of 3 consecutive Forest School sessions run by a Level 3 Qualified Forest School Leader.* A coursework portfolio which should be completed within 6 months of the start of the course.All our Forest School Level 2 trainees on this course will be eligible for 12 months discounted membership of the Forest School Association, the professional body for Forest School practitioners.Forest School is an inspirational process that offers children, young people and adults of all abilities regular opportunities to gain confidence and raise self-worth through a series of hands-on learning experiences in school grounds and local woodlands.Comprising an exciting combination of practical outdoor skills and child development theory our Forest School Level 2 training is taught with the ethos behind the Forest School approach to child led learning.The Forest School Level 2 course is run on Forest School principles and will prepare you to become a Forest School Assistant. The Level 2 course will enable you to support an existing Forest School including assisting delivering, planning and monitoring all aspects of a Forest School programme. All our Forest School courses are delivered on our beautiful woodland reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by our qualified, professional staff.This course will take place at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve situated between Southampton and Fareham in Hampshire.Before booking, please ensure you read the If you cancel at any time in the 8 weeks before the course start you will risk losing the full payment for the course. If we are able to fill the space we may be able to offer a partial refund of your payment minus 10% administration fee. If you cancel during the course we are unable to offer any refund.Please contact us via forestschool@hiwwt.org.uk before requesting a refund on Eventbrite.NB: If you are a school or setting who will need to be invoiced (instead of paying via a credit card/PayPal) please email ForestSchool@hiwwt.org.uk with the full invoice address and a contact name, email address and phone number for your Finance Manager/Bursar.Entry CriteriaParticipants should be over 18, have experience of working with children or young people and hold a current DBS certificate.TutorDawn Preston – Education & Training OfficerAbi Gibbard - Assistant Training OfficerKris Richards & Sue Edwards - Outdoor Learning TutorsCourse ReviewsTina, Farnborough'Thank you for inspiring me to love being outdoors with the children. We are also getting a group of our vulnerable children outdoors. They are growing in confidence and talking more.'Amanda, Romsey'Just a MASSIVE thank you to all the leaders at the training centre for their continued support and encouragement.'Jacob, PetersfieldI enjoyed it very much and found the group, both participants and leaders warm, supportive, kind and I felt safe and interested. Thank you all involved! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swanwick/forest-school-training-level-2-hampshire/100001544180719099 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 450, max: 450, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Swanwick - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve - **lat**: 50.88588499999999 - **long**: -1.2826109999999744 - **full address**: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Swanwick, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/08a3fe74078a6498405a77b49b36a42c1182dd34ed787e68fbe20ec94bd44239-rimg-w1100-h736-dc466146-gmir.jpg?v=1767095744 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire being held? - **A:** Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 16 Jun, 2027 at 05:30 pm at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Swanwick, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire? - **A:** Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire is organized by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Forest School Training Level 2 Hampshire is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Swanwick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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