Forest School Leader Training
AIM Qualifications Level 3
Certificate for Forest School Leaders
Next Course starts March 2025
Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Leadership
The Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Leadership will qualify and equip you to research, deliver and evaluate a dynamic programme of Forest School Sessions in your setting.
Many find the course a revelatory experience. It can be a chance to renew and reinvigorate your teaching practice and deepen your connection with nature.
Course Overview
1
8 face-to-face teaching days
You will cover in depth the five units of the specification. Ecology, learning theory, planning and delivery are explored and explained in a range of practical and academic sessions.
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Completion of a written portfolio
84 hours of self-study time, which may usually be completed over 3-6 months.
3
Assessment
Plan and deliver a programme of 6 pilot forest school sessions to the same group of children (or other participants) with one of the sessions being observed by one of the course assessors.
Ongoing Support
Following the taught dimension of the course, a member of Grow-Wellbeing training team will be nominated to offer you the tutorial and mentoring support you need to complete and submit your portfolio and a member of our assessment team will observe your pilot delivery sessions.
As your pilot sessions will need to be covered by insurance, we recommend that they be carried out within an established organisation or school. If you are not already working or volunteering in a school/ nursery/ community organisation which can offer this opportunity, we can help you to find a suitable placement.
Why Choose Grow-Wellbeing
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Course Tutors
Jim Loftus
Duane Chong
Kate Brennan
Alice Kuchemann
Chris Willow Turner
You will be taught by tutors with an extraordinary diversity and skills ranging from contemporary therapeutic practises to practical outdoor living skills, we are teachers, lecturers, experienced community workers and rooted in the natural world.
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Investment:
£995.00
A deposit is required to secure your place, though full payment is due if the course start date is within 30 days.
If you are unable to meet the cost of the course in full right away, an arrangement may be made for course fees to be paid in instalments by Direct Debit.
Applications Now Open for Spring 2025
Join us for our Forest School Leader Course, beginning in February 2025! The course includes eight face-to-face teaching days, held monthly on Sundays from 9th March 2025 to 5th October 2025, with a break in August.
Our monthly in-person sessions are designed to give you ample time to complete coursework, make the most of your tutors’ expertise, and deepen your understanding of the material. These sessions also provide a unique opportunity to develop skills across the seasons and build lasting connections with your fellow learners.
For more details on the course click here. We recommend you read this document before submitting an application.
Apply Early: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and places for successful applicants will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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