Forest School course dates 2025 - 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.
Feb 2025
Crieff, Perthshire residential
Starting date: 24th Feb 2025
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: blended online and woodland learning in two blocks starting 24 Feb and 31 Mar. We’ll be taking over one of the Scottish Adventure School’s cozy buildings in Crieff, Perthshire. Chefs from Ardvreck School will provide full catering.
Woodland Venue: Crieff Perthshire
Apr 2025
Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Starting date: Apr 29 2025
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, EH27 8BY


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.

Feb 2025
Crieff, Perthshire residential
Starting date: 24th Feb 2024
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: blended online and woodland learning in two blocks starting 24 Feb and 31 Mar. We’ll be taking over one of the Scottish Adventure School’s cozy buildings in Crieff, Perthshire. Chefs from Ardvreck School will provide full catering.
Woodland Venue: Crieff Perthshire
Apr 2025
Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Starting date: Apr 29 2025
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: lbend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, EH27 8BY
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.


Feb 2025
Crieff, Perthshire residential
Starting date: 24th Feb 2024
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: blended online and woodland learning in two blocks starting 24 Feb and 31 Mar. We’ll be taking over one of the Scottish Adventure School’s cozy buildings in Crieff, Perthshire. Chefs from Ardvreck School will provide full catering.
Woodland Venue: Crieff Perthshire
Apr 2025
Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Starting date: Apr 29 2025
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: lbend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, EH27 8BY
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.


Feb 2025
Crieff, Perthshire residential
Starting date: 24th Feb 2024
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: blended online and woodland learning in two blocks starting 24 Feb and 31 Mar. We’ll be taking over one of the Scottish Adventure School’s cozy buildings in Crieff, Perthshire. Chefs from Ardvreck School will provide full catering.
Woodland Venue: Crieff Perthshire
Apr 2025
Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Starting date: Apr 29 2025
FOLA (Forest School) course with Aline & Kate
Format: lbend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, EH27 8BY