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Forest School Training - Level 1

An Introduction

Begin your introduction to Forest Schools with Forest Schools Education Founder, Sarah Blackwell, who will guide you through the important foundational aspects of Forest Schools and it's application to the educational environment.

Work Through The Online Video Course

Work through the video training and resource materials designed to take you through the important elements that create the Forest Schools approach.

Join Our Development Group

Join our group of Forest School experts and trainees just like yourself, ask questions, join live classes and question sessions, get free resources and videos to help you along your journey.

What will you learn?

The Foundation in Forest Schools course will introduce you to the concepts covered in greater details on the next steps of your journey, The Forest Schools Leader Training. The Level 3 Course will allow you to set up and deliver long term forest Schools Programmes, all based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of:

Child development
Personal development
Neuroscience
Educational theory
Woodland conservation and recreation
Innovative and therapeutic theory in the outdoors
Risk assessments to enable safe outdoor play and education

Who is the training for?

Who is the 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.

Payments

Payments

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

Course Info

🌿 Level 2 Forest School Assistant Training

Support Meaningful Outdoor Learning with Confidence
Train in-person and become a qualified Forest School Assistant. Gain the skills, confidence, and certificate to support Forest School sessions safely and effectively—without needing to lead them on your own.

✅ Why Choose the Level 2 Course

Recognised Qualification: Gain the Level 2 Award in Forest School Programme Support (RQF).
Hands-On Learning: Train in nature—not in front of a screen.
Real Support: Work alongside experienced leaders and mentors who guide you step-by-step.

🎓 What You’ll Learn

Understand the Forest School ethos and principles
Support sessions safely and responsibly
Assist with practical activities like fire lighting and tool use
Help manage groups in outdoor environments

🧭 How It Works – Simple 3 Step Process

Train In-Person: Join us for immersive, outdoor training with expert tutors.
Build Your Portfolio: Complete a short portfolio showing what you’ve learned—at your pace.
Get Certified: Submit your work and earn your nationally recognised Level 2 Award.

🌱 Who This Course Is For

Anyone working with children or young people outdoors
Teachers, assistants, youth workers, or volunteers
Those who want to support—but not lead—Forest School sessions

🎤 What Graduates Say

“It gave me the confidence to get involved and make a real difference.” – Louise A.

“Such a supportive course, full of practical learning I could use straight away.” – Ben T.

📍 Course Details

Location: Rugby School, Pattaya, Thailand
Duration: 5 days training
Price: From £897 GBP
Entry Requirements: Must be 16+ and have an interest in working outdoors with children

⏳ Limited Spaces Available

This is one of our most popular entry-level qualifications—perfect for those starting their Forest School journey.

Ready to get involved?

Questions? Email us at info@forestschools.com

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Level 1 - Foundation in Forest Schools - Online Training

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