Level 3 Certificate - Forest School Leader
Prepares learners to learn practical skills and knowledge to work as a Forest School Leader
Overview
There are 5 units to the qualification (total 18 credits):
- Delivery
- Learning and development
- Planning and Preparation
- Practical Skills
- The Woodland Environment
As a learner, you are required to:
1) Attend 5 days intensive training
- Spring course dates: 17th - 21st March 2025 delivered at Turton Tower, Bolton
Your training starts with five days on site - this consists of a combination of theory and practical learning.
2) Attend 5 days practical skills and assessment
- Spring course dates: 19th - 23rd May 2025 delivered at Turton Tower, Bolton
Here you will be assessed on your practical skills such as fire building/cooking and use of tools/knots
3) Plan and deliver 6 week ‘Introduction to Forest School’ course
An ‘Introduction to Forest School Programme’ needs to have a minimum of 6 consecutive sessions with a minimum duration of 2 hours.
To deliver a 6 week ‘Introduction to Forest School’ course, you will need:
- Access to a group of children/adults to run your 6 Forest School sessions with
- Access to an appropriate site and permission to run a Forest School programme
- A Outdoor First Aid training certificate
- A DBS Certificate
4) Complete a written portfolio
Your portfolio is a collection of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and understanding of all 5 units covered in the course.
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least
19 years old to access the qualification. However to work as a Forest School Leaders you must be 21 or over.
Total qualification time
180 hours
Majority of learners complete the qualification within 10 - 12 months
The total qualification time is the amount of time expected to take, on average, to complete the qualification. This includes:
- guided learning
- assessment days
- planning, preparation and delivery of the 6 Forest School sessions
- self study
- completion of portfolio
Cost and payment options
Price: £995+VAT
a non-refundable deposit of 25% is required on booking
Full payment payable 30 days before course starts
Early 15% booking discount for March 2025 start. Offer ends 31st December.
Payment plan available for self-funding.
How to book
If you would like to book a place or if you would like to discuss further with our trainer, please complete the form below or email training@communitree.co.uk
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Learning outcomes
Delivery
- Be able to facilitate an‘Introduction to Forest School Programme’ according to the Forest School ethos and principles
- Be able to assess the impact of the ‘Introduction to Forest School Programme’ on participants.
- Be able to evaluate an‘Introduction to Forest School Programme’
Learning and Development
- Understand the Forest School Principles and holistic approach to learning and development in relation to an ‘Introduction to Forest School Programme’
- Understand the value of the play process at Forest School
- Understand relevant theories of learning and development and their application to Forest School
- Understand the impact of behaviour on learning and development at Forest School
- Know how to reflect on own Forest School training
Planning and Preparation
- Understand the development of Forest School
- Be able to manage the ecological impact of a Forest School programme
- Be able to develop the underpinning documents required for a Forest School programme
- Be able to plan a Forest School programme in line with the Forest School ethos and principles
Practical Skills
- Be able to apply a range of practical skills relevant to a Forest School programme
- Know how to facilitate a range of practical skills relevant to a Forest School programme in line with the Forest School ethos and principles
The Woodland Environment
- Understand the structure of woodlands
- Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna and understand the importance of identification
- Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment
- Understand the importance of the relationship between Forest School and the woodland environment
