New Zealand | International Forest School Training

The Training

• 5 days of initial training.

• a free, 4 days assessment 6 months later.

• An internationally recognised, Open Awards approved qualification.

• a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Leader certificate.

• A £20 discount from our shop www.forestschools.shop when you spend over £40

• The course cost covers the initial training week, assessment week, e-portfolio, registration and certification.

• You do not need to have completed your Level 1 or Level 2 training to complete your Level 3 course.

Level 2 or 3?

In the Level 2 Assistant Practitioner qualification you will complete a portfolio of evidence over the following 3 months while supporting a Qualified Practitioner within your area or workplace. Once complete you will have the option to upgrade and work towards becoming a fully qualified lead practitioner.

The Level 3 Forest Schools Leader course will involve you returning 9-12 months later, having run the initial portion of your first programme, for a further period of training and consolidation. During this time, you will be developing a portfolio of evidence of your learning.

Who is this training for?

• Educators – teachers, TA’s caretakers and dinner/break staff.

• Childminders and home-educators.

• Anyone in a mentoring role with babies, early years, young children, adolescents or NEETS.

• Anyone in social care, such as those responsible for mentoring young mothers and fathers.

• Those in special needs forums such as those who care for ASD learning disability, mental health, social care, adopters and adoptees.

• Forestry and countryside workers - social forestry and educational groups.

Location

Waikino School

15 Abbott Road

Waikino, RD2 Waihi

Hauraki

Waikato

New Zealand

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Payments

For UK Leaders Only: You may pay through a purchase order. Simply click on that option at check out

The UK and NZ Learners Only: To help with financial management, we offer the option to pay in 6 weekly instalments through our partner Laybuy. Laybuy offers up to £720 in credit for Forest School training subject to a credit check. There is no fee for using this service.

Accommodation

Lunch will be provided during your training week.

Waikino based - 3 or 4 airbnb options in Waikino itself ranging in price - all are within walking distance of school
or there are more options in Waihi- 6 min drive or 15 min bike ride along the rail trail

Alternatively people can contact office@waikino.school.nz if you want to camp on site.