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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. 
 
For information about future courses in Scotland join our mailing list here > 
 
 
 
 
 
October 2025 
 
Angus, Crombie Country Park  
 
Starting date: 28th Oct 2025 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: Crombie Country Park 
 
 
January 2026 
 
Glasgow 
 
Starting date: 8th January 2026 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: TBC 
 
Qualification info> 
Contact: karen.associate@forestschoolscotland.co.uk> 
 
 
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.  
 
For information about future courses in Scotland join our mailing list here > 
 
 
 
 
October 2025 
 
Angus, Crombie Country Park 
 
 
Starting date: 28th October 2025 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: Crombie Country Park Angus 
 
 
 
 
 
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. 
 
For information about future courses in Scotland join our mailing list here > 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Angus, Crombie Country Park 
 
 
Starting date: 28th October 2025 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: Crombie Country Park Angus 
 
Course Details Flier> 
Qualification info> 
Booking Link 
Contact: karen.associate@forestschoolscotland.co.uk> 
 
January 2026 
 
Glasgow 
 
Starting date: 8th January 2026 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: TBC 
 
Course Details Flier> 
Qualification info> 
Booking link> 
Contact: karen.associate@forestschoolscotland.co.uk> 
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. 
 
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October 2025 
 
Angus, Crombie Country Park 
 
Starting date: 28th October 2025 
 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: Crombie Country Park Angus 
 
Course Details Flier> 
Qualification info> 
Booking Link 
Contact: karen.associate@forestschoolscotland.co.uk> 
 
 
May 2025 
 
Sheringham, Norfolk 
Starting Date: 19th & 20th May 2025 
ITC Level 1 Introduction to Forest School Ethos & Principles 
Format: 2 day intensive training course 
Venue: Sheringham Park, North Norfolk,  
 
 
January 2026 
 
Glasgow 
 
Starting date: 8th January 2026 
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley - (Note that Karen is away for much of the summer carrying out ecological surveys in remote areas with limited internet access - expect responses to be slower than usual) 
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and seminars, and all-day woodland sessions 
Woodland Venue: TBC 
 
Course Details Flier> 
Qualification info> 
Booking link> 
Contact: karen.associate@forestschoolscotland.co.uk> 
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