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  3. Forest School

Forest School

Forest Schooling is a specialised learning approach, sitting within and complementing the wider context of outdoor education. Regular sessions help to aid holistic growth, supporting play, exploring as well as risk-taking. Forest Schooling uses the outdoors to develop confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.

Click below to find out more about our forest school courses across our Suffolk and Norfolk woodlands, and to book on to a course.

Green Light Trust - Recognised Forest School Provider

Green Light Trust - Recognised Forest School Provider

Green Light Trust are a Forest School Association Recognised Forest School Provider! View our website for full course listings. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2021

Author: lindsay limmer

Mell Harrison - Endorsed Forest School Trainer

Mell Harrison - Endorsed Forest School Trainer

Mell Harrison, Green Light Trust's Forest School Manager is Forest School Association endorsed for Forest school leader training. Click to see FSA panel feedback. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2019

Updated: 10th June, 2021

Author: lindsay limmer

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

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: 5th April, 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: 8th April, 2022

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: 5th April, 2022

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

Author:

Forest School Training Overview

Forest School Training Overview

Who can train to be a Forest School practitioner? Which training is right for me? Why should I train with Green Light Trust? Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2019

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author:

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  • Young Futures Minsmere

    Young Futures Minsmere

    Free 8 week EARTH course for 18 - 35 year olds Every Tuesday from 12th July - 30th August 10am - 3pm. This course is ran at our RSPB Minsmere site and gives young people a chance to meet new people and socialise in a calming environment while learning conservation and woodwork skills! We will also be cooking lunch over the fire each week so everyone gets a free, healthy and delicious meal as well as the time to develop some cooking skills. Any questions please get in contact.

  • We are recruiting! Business & Systems Manager

    We are recruiting! Business & Systems Manager

    Are you a whizz with software and tech? Are you a people person? Are you up for shaping this role, as we grow as an organisation? Does data and impact excite you? If so, this role could be right up your street! Please read on….

  • Green Light Trust Air

    Green Light Trust Air

    Free 8 week online course for adults. Every Friday, starting 15th July - 2nd September 2022. This course is a mixture of sharing stories and images from our weekly wildlife wanderings with the group, watching and discussing videos created by Green Light Trust staff about nature and wellbeing, do-it-at home craft projects, and online games and quizzes

  • Can you help?

    Can you help?

    We need you! GLT are looking for Clinical Supervisors who would be willing to give anything from a few hours per month upwards. Your volunteer time means that we can support more children, young people, and adults across our communities through our nature-based interventions. Click here to hear Operations Director Lauren Shand talk about the role; and to apply.

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  • AIR courses

    AIR courses

    Nature inspired online wellbeing courses for anyone dealing with mental health issues. Find out more:

  • EARTH: Mental Health

    EARTH: Mental Health

    Progressive wellbeing and educational courses in our woodlands or other outdoor spaces. For adults and young people dealing with mental health issues. Mixed groups and Women Only groups are available.

  • Our Impact Explained

    Our Impact Explained

    How do we use the power of nature to support mental health? Find out here, as well as the impact we've already had. We're experts in using nature to support good mental health.

  • 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.

  • Forest School Training Overview

    Forest School Training Overview

    Who can train to be a Forest School practitioner? Which training is right for me? Why should I train with Green Light Trust?

  • Castan Wood

    Castan Wood

    Castan Wood - a 26 acre site in Martlesham, on the edge of Ipswich

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer

    Our volunteers come from such a cross section of the community, and bring hugely varied experiences to their engagement with our Trust activity.

  • EARTH Courses: What's involved?

    EARTH Courses: What's involved?

    Fully funded sessions in woodland locations. Click here for information on who can attend and what a typical Green Light Trust Earth day might comprise.

  • Frithy Wood

    Frithy Wood

    Ancient SSSI semi natural woodland in Lawshall, just outside Bury St Edmunds

  • Tom Brown

    Tom Brown

    CEO

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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