Forest School course dates 2023 - scroll down to view
Upcoming courses are listed below in the following order (new courses are added all the time so keep checking!):
England (OCN): Level 3, Level 2/3 Top-Up, Level 2 then Level 1.
Scotland (SCQF): Level 8, Level 6/8 Step-up, Level 6 then Level 5.
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.
Please click here for information 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.
Jan 2024
Angus/Dundee
Starting Date: 9 Jan (online) and 16 Jan (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Angus, near Dundee tbc
Apr 2024
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, W. of Edinburgh EH27 8BY
Starting Date: 23 Apr (online) and 25 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Apr 2024
Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
Starting Date: 24 Apr (online) and 16 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
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 2024
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, W. of Edinburgh EH27 8BY
Starting Date: 23 Apr (online) and 25 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Jan 2024
Jupiter Artland, West of Edinburgh - places still available!
Starting Date: Tues 16 Jan (online) & Thurs 7 Mar (Woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, West Edinburgh, https://www.jupiterartland.org/visit-jupiter-artland/.
Jan 2024
Angus/Dundee
Starting Date: 9 Jan (online) and 16 Jan (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Angus, near Dundee tbc
Apr 2024
Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
Starting Date: 24 Apr (online) and 16 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
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.
Jan 2024
Angus/Dundee
Starting Date: 9 Jan (online) and 16 Jan (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Angus, near Dundee tbc
Apr 2024
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, W. of Edinburgh EH27 8BY
Starting Date: 23 Apr (online) and 25 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
January 2024
Holt, Norfolk, England
Starting Date: Weds 10th Jan 2024 (online), Sat 13th Jan 2024 (woodland)
Blended Format: 6 x Half Day Face to Face Training + 6 x Online Webinars
Venue: Holt Country Park, Norfolk & Online
Apr 2024
Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
Starting Date: 24 Apr (online) and 16 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
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.
Oct 2023
Coltishall, Norfolk, England
Starting Date: Weds 18th & Thurs 19th October 2023
2 Day Face to Face Training
Venue: Patteson Lodge, Coltishall, Norfolk
Jan 2024
Angus/Dundee
Starting Date: 9 Jan (online) and 16 Jan (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Angus, near Dundee tbc
Apr 2024
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, W. of Edinburgh EH27 8BY
Starting Date: 23 Apr (online) and 25 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Jupiter Artland, EH27 8BY
Apr 2024
Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock
Starting Date: 24 Apr (online) and 16 Apr (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and face to face seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: Craufurdland Estate, Kilmarnock