“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books.”
John Lubbock

Join Us for an Immersive Forest School Leader Training Event!

Event Details:
📍 Location: The Mission, Barrow Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire
📅 Date: 19th-23rd May 2025 Training Days. 23rd September – 3rd October 3 x Training Days 2 x Outdoor First Aid, 2 Assessment Day TBC Likely November 2025

Take your career to the next level with this comprehensive training designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead transformative Forest School programs.

What You’ll Gain:

• Deep Knowledge: Master the Forest School Ethos and Principles and integrate them into your teaching practices.
• Professional Growth: Discover how Forest School can positively impact your career and holistic learning for children and adults.
• Essential Skills: Learn risk assessment, session planning, evaluation, and reflective practice for running successful Forest School programs.
• Practical Expertise: Build confidence in teaching fire-making, tool usage, shelter construction, knot tying, and outdoor cooking over an open campfire.
• Creative Exploration: Uncover innovative ways to use natural resources creatively and practically.
• Leadership Confidence: Lead Forest School sessions that are safe, engaging, and professionally delivered in natural environments.

Course Description:

This qualification, developed with the Forest School Association and experts in outdoor education, prepares you to become a certified Forest School Leader.

• Credit Value: 18 credits
• Guided Learning Hours: 155 hours
• Total Qualification Time: 180 hours
• Qualification & Portfolio Time Frame – Please note that this qualification can take 1 Year to complete
• Minimum Age: 19 years (Qualified Leaders must be 21 as per FSA and DfE requirements).

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals currently working with a Forest School Leader or supporting outdoor activities.
• Those exploring Forest School experiences and aiming to progress to Leader qualifications.

Why Choose This Course?

Gain a recognised qualification that empowers you to inspire awe and wonder in nature while supporting holistic development. Transform your approach to outdoor education and become a leader in fostering connections with the natural world.

Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot!

£900.00

£100 deposit required to secure place.

Payment plans can be offered at below:

£900 spread out over 9 Months x £100 per month

£900 spread out over 12 months minus £100 deposit – 12 months @ £67 per month

As part of this qualification you are required to attend an Outdoor First Aid Course which we also offer at £140 per person.

For more information drop us an email on: [email protected]