Forest School course dates 2018 - scroll down to view
Upcoming courses are listed below in the following order: Level 3, Level 2/3 Top-Up, Level 2 then Level 1.
New courses are added all the time so keep checking!
Email us on admin@forestschooltraining.co.uk to join our course mailing list.
New Modular Level 3 Training - the Forest School modular training course was created by FSTC. Based on the Forest School principles of small achievable chunks, our course is taught in bite-sized modules and with coursework formatted into manageable portions. Its flexible too - you can explore the concept of Forest School by starting with the basic modules then come back at a later date to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding right up to full qualified Forest School Leader status.
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 (contact forestschool@bigworldadventures.org). In Scotland, we have adapted our own course in partnership with the First Aid Training Co-operative, called Outdoor First Aid for Forest School and Outdoor Woodland Learning. For info and dates email Aline Hill on forestschool@bigworldadventures.org. Dates are scheduled as follows:
Powerleague, Hamilton, 30 – 31 May 2018 (Wed & Thurs, 8.45am-6pm)
Perthshire Scout Hall, Perth, 29 – 30 Sep 2018 (Sat & Sun, 8.45am-6pm)
Bonaly Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh, 05 – 06 Nov 2018 (Mon & Tues, 8.45am-6pm)
Powerleague, Hamilton, 06 – 07 Dec 2018 (Thus & Fri, 8.45-6 pm)
Level 3 Forest School Training for Leaders
Level 3 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 ages. Visit the Forest School Association, Forest School's professional body and UK-wide voice for more info.
January 2018
Holt, Norfolk **Sorry - fully booked**
Starting Date: 31st January 2018
12 Day Modular Format
Venue: Holt Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Booking Code: NORJAN18
April 2018
Chatelherault, Scotland **Sorry - fully booked**
Starting Date: 19th April 2018
Modular Format
May 2018
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Starting Date: 02 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Monikie Country Park, Angus, DD5 3QN
Bonaly, South Edinburgh
Starting Date: 10 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Bonaly Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB
Kilmarnock, Scotland
Starting Date: 25th May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Craufurdland Castle, Kilmarnock
June 2018
Wilkieston, West Edinburgh
Starting Date: 06 June 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY
Elgin, North Scotland
Starting Date: 25th June l 2018
2 x 5 day block
Venue: Duffus Village Hall, Elgin
Holt, Norfolk **Last few places!**
Starting Date: 27th June 2018
12 Day Modular Format
Venue: Holt Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Booking Code: NORJUN18
September 2018
Strathclyde Park, Scotland
Starting Date: 31st August 2018
Modular Format
October 2018
South Downs, Hampshire
Starting Date: 17th October 2018
12 day Modular Format
Venue: The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
Starting Date: 30th October 2018
Intensive Format
Venue: Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire
Level 2/3 Top Up Forest School Leader Training
Level 2/3 Top Up training is for those people who are already trained and certificated with a Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award (OCN) and wish to continue with their training up to the full Level 3 Forest School Leader. This can be done via our new modular format of training.
May 2018
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Starting Date: 02 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Monikie Country Park, Angus, DD5 3QN
Bonaly, South Edinburgh
Starting Date: 10 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Bonaly Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB
June 2018
Wilkieston, West Edinburgh
Starting Date: 06 June 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY
Holt, Norfolk **Last few places!**
Starting Date: 27th June 2018 (Immersion Day) & then rejoin the course from module 3 onwards (10th October 2018)
Modular Format
Venue: Holt Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Booking Code: NORJUN18
August 2018
Chatelherault, Scotland **Sorry - fully booked**
Starting Date: 23rd August April 2018
Modular Format
October 2018
South Downs, Hampshire
Starting Date: 17th October 2018 (Immersion Day) & then rejoining the course from module 3 onwards (13th February 2019)
Modular Format
Venue: The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
Starting Date: 30th October 2018
Intensive Format
Venue: Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire
November 2018
Strathclyde Park, Scotland
Starting Date: 19th November 2018
Modular Format
Level 2 Forest School Training for Assistants
Level 2 training is for those people who would like to assist at Forest School and have a level 3 FS Leader in place whom they can assist. This level of training does not qualify students to run or lead Forest School.
January 2018
Holt, Norfolk **Last few places**
Starting Date: 31st January 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Holt Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Booking Code: NORJAN18
April 2018
Chatelherault, Scotland **Sorry - fully booked**
Starting Date: 19th April 2018
Modular Format
May 2018
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Starting Date: 02 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Monikie Country Park, Angus, DD5 3QN
Bonaly, South Edinburgh
Starting Date: 10 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Bonaly Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB
June 2018
Wilkieston, West Edinburgh
Starting Date: 06 June 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY
Holt, Norfolk **Last few places**
Starting Date: 27th June 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Holt Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Booking Code: NORJUN18
September 2018
Strathclyde Park, Scotland
Starting Date: 31st August 2018
Modular Format
October 2018
South Downs, Hampshire
Starting Date: 17th October 2018
Modular Format
Venue: The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
Starting Date: 30th October 2018
Intensive Format
Venue: Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire
Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Level 1 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 a level 3 FS Leader. This level of training does not qualify students to run or lead Forest School.
April 2018
Chatelherault, Scotland **Sorry - fully booked**
Starting Date: 19th April 2018
Modular Format
May 2018
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Starting Date: 02 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Monikie Country Park, Angus, DD5 3QN
Bonaly, South Edinburgh
Starting Date: 10 May 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Bonaly Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB
June 2018
Wilkieston, West Edinburgh
Starting Date: 06 June 2018
Modular Format
Venue: Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY
Holt, Norfolk
Starting Date: 19th June 2018
Modular Format
Course Code: NORJUN18
September 2018
Strathclyde Park, Scotland
Starting Date: 31st August 2018
Modular Format
October 2018
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
Starting Date: 30th October 2018
Intensive Format
Venue: Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire
More 2018 dates coming soon!