Forest School course dates 2025/26 - keep scrolling down to view all levels
Prices can vary between courses and are listed within each 'Course Flier' document.
Outdoor First Aid - this is not included in our Forest School training and needs to be booked separately. Click here for info about next course dates.
Level 3 / SCQF Level 8 Forest School Training for Leaders
OCN Level 3 / SCQF Level 8 training is required to lead at Forest School, both on school sites and off-site in woodlands. This applies to Early Years as well as other age groups.
Visit the Forest School Association, Forest School's professional body and UK-wide voice for more info.
Apr 2026
Wilkieston, EH27 8BY - Jupiter Artland
Starting date: Thurs 30 (woodland), Tues 5 May (online)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Oct 2026
Crieff (residential intensive - day visitor option available)
Starting date: coming soon
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
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Level 2/3 / SCQF Level 6/8 Top Up Forest School Leader Training
OCN Level 2/3 (SCQF Level 6/8) Top Up training is for those people who are already trained and certificated with a OCN Level 2 / SCQF Level 6 Forest School Assistant Award and wish to continue with their training up to the full OCN Level 3 / SCQF Level 8 Forest School Leader level.
Apr 2026
Wilkieston, EH27 8BY - Jupiter Artland
Starting date: Thurs 30 (woodland), Tues 5 May (online)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Oct 2026
Crieff (residential intensive - day visitor option available)
Starting date: coming soon
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
Course Details Flier>
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Level 2 / SCQF Level 6 Forest School Training for Assistants
OCN Level 2 / SCQF Level 6 training is for those people who would like to assist at Forest School and have an OCN Level 3 / SCQF Level 8 Forest School Leader whom they can assist.
This level of training does not qualify students to run or lead Forest School.
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Apr 2026
Wilkieston, EH27 8BY - Jupiter Artland
Starting date: Thurs 30 (woodland), Tues 5 May (online)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Oct 2026
Crieff (residential intensive - day visitor option available)
Starting date: coming soon
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
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Level 1 / SCQF Level 5 Introduction to Forest School
OCN Level 1 / SCQF Level 5 training is for those people who would like to know more about Forest School. As part of the training students will need to visit a Forest School session run by an OCN Level 3 / SCQF Level 8 Forest School Leader.
This level of training does not qualify students to run or lead Forest School.
Apr 2026
Wilkieston, EH27 8BY - Jupiter Artland
Starting date: Thurs 30 (woodland), Tues 5 May (online)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Oct 2026
Crieff (residential intensive - day visitor option available)
Starting date: coming soon
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
Course Details Flier>
Booking link>