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.
Sep 2026
S.E Edinburgh , EH13 0PB - Bonaly Scout Centre
Starting date: Fri 4 Sep (woodland), Wed 9 Sep (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: Bonaly Scout Centre, EH13 0PB
Sep 2026
Glasgow, G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Starting date: Mon 21 Sep (online), Tues 22 Sep (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and live seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Oct 2026
Starting date: 26-29 Oct & 22-24 Feb
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill & Karen Yearsley
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Qualification info>
Contact: admin.office@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.
Sep 2026
S.E Edinburgh , EH13 0PB - Bonaly Scout Centre
Starting date: Fri 4 Sep (woodland), Wed 9 Sep (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: G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Sep 2026
Glasgow, G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Starting date: Mon 21 Sep (online), Tues 22 Sep (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and live seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Oct 2026
Starting date: 26-29 Oct & 22-24 Feb
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill & Karen Yearsley
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
Qualification info>
Contact: admin.office@forestschoolscotland.co.uk>
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.
Sep 2026
S.E Edinburgh , EH13 0PB - Bonaly Scout Centre
Starting date: Fri 4 Sep (woodland), Wed 9 Sep (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: Bonaly Scout Centre, EH13 0PB
Sep 2026
Glasgow, G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Starting date: Mon 21 Sep (online), Tues 22 Sep (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and live seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
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Oct 2026
Starting date: 26-29 Oct & 22-24 Feb
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill & Karen Yearsley
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
Qualification info>
Contact: admin.office@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.
Sep 2026
S.E Edinburgh , EH13 0PB - Bonaly Scout Centre
Starting date: Fri 4 Sep (woodland), Wed 9 Sep (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: Bonaly Scout Centre, EH13 0PB
Sep 2026
Glasgow, G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Starting date: Mon 21 Sep (online), Tues 22 Sep (woodland)
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Karen Yearsley
Format: blend of online self-paced modules and live seminars, and all-day woodland sessions
Woodland Venue: G42 9UJ - Cathkin Braes Country Park
Oct 2026
Starting date: 26-29 Oct & 22-24 Feb
4-day and 3-day blocks plus 2 online seminars
FOLA (Forest School) course led by Aline Hill & Karen Yearsley
Format: blended all-day woodland sessions, eve in person and online seminars
Woodland Venue: Scottish Adventure School, Ardvreck, Crieff, PH7 4EX
Qualification info>
Contact: admin.office@forestschoolscotland.co.uk>