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  1. Forest School Training
  2. What Forest School Training & CPD do we offer?

Forest School Training and CPD

What is Forest School? How do you become qualified to lead Forest School sessions? Find out below.

What is Forest School

What is Forest School

Forest School is an inspirational process that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve, and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: Rebecca Edgar

On/Off site CPD and Experience days for Staff

On/Off site CPD and Experience days for Staff

We have a number of professional experts in Outdoor Learning and Environmental Education and offer a wide range of Inset days. Alongside and in support of the our Forest School qualifications, we offer both off the shelf and bespoke programmes. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Rebecca Edgar

Forest School Training Level 2-3 Top Up

Forest School Training Level 2-3 Top Up

Level 2-3 top up: We offer a ‘Top up’ course for Level 2 Assistant qualification to a Forest School Level 3 Leader qualification. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Rebecca Edgar

Forest School Training Level 3 Leader

Forest School Training Level 3 Leader

Level 3 Forest School Leader: Qualification to lead Forest School sessions with groups of children/young people in your chosen setting. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Rebecca Edgar

Forest School Training Level 2 Assistant

Forest School Training Level 2 Assistant

Level 2 Forest School Assistant: Qualification to assist a Level 3 Forest School practitioner in a Forest School setting. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Rebecca Edgar

First Aid courses

First Aid courses

Two day (16 hour) Forest School First Aid qualification ideal for Forest School practitioners, with optional Paediatric element in addition. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2019

Updated: 5th April, 2022

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    Level 3 Forest School Leader: Qualification to lead Forest School sessions with groups of children/young people in your chosen setting.

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    Serving as our office headquarters, and based in Lawshall, The Foundry is an award-winning venue in its own right

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Green Light Trust is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 02550866 and registered as a Charity number 1000977
Registered office The Foundry, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4PJ