{"product_id":"sheffield-level-3-forest-schools-2-day-blended","title":"Sheffield - Level 3 Forest Schools Leader Training, 2 Day Blended","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Forest Schools Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the pioneer in Forest Schools training in the UK, we bring over 25 years of expertise to every cohort. Our Level 3 Hybrid Course at Sheffield combines our flagship Online Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership with 2 hands-on training days, giving you the academic depth of the online course and the in-person practical skills employers and insurers value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse Overview\u003cbr\u003eAccredited by Open Awards and internationally recognised, this Ofqual-regulated qualification (601\/1727\/8) is the standard the Forest School Association and Department for Education require for Forest School Leaders. You start the online portion immediately and join us at Sheffield for your in-person training days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003cbr\u003eAcross the online modules and your in-person training, you'll develop:\u003cbr\u003e* Delivery of a Forest School Programme: running sessions from planning to delivery, with hands-on practice at Sheffield.\u003cbr\u003e* Forest School Programmes and the Woodland Environment: ecology, woodland management, and integrating site knowledge into your sessions.\u003cbr\u003e* Learning and Development at a Forest School Programme: the developmental theory behind why outdoor learning works.\u003cbr\u003e* Planning a Forest School Programme: building structured, progressive plans aligned with educational goals.\u003cbr\u003e* Practical Skills for a Forest School Programme: tools, fire-lighting, knots, shelter-building, and outdoor safety, practised in person at Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse Structure\u003cbr\u003e* Total Qualification Time: 180 hours\u003cbr\u003e* Guided Learning Hours: 96 hours\u003cbr\u003e* Credit Value: 18 credits (5 mandatory units at Level 3)\u003cbr\u003e* 2 days of in-person training at Sheffield\u003cbr\u003e* Online assessment via portfolio of evidence (practical activities, personal statements, photographs and project work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded With Your Course\u003cbr\u003e* 2 days of in-person training at Sheffield\u003cbr\u003e* Full Online Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership\u003cbr\u003e* Online assessment and e-portfolio\u003cbr\u003e* Registration and certification fees\u003cbr\u003e* An internationally recognised, Open Awards accredited Level 3 qualification\u003cbr\u003e* A Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Leader certificate\u003cbr\u003e* £20 discount on our Forest School Starter Pack at forestschools.shop\u003cbr\u003e* A discount with Birnbeck Insurance on Forest School session cover\u003cbr\u003e* Optional add-on: 2-day First Aid course (selectable at checkout)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to have completed Level 1 or Level 2 before starting. Level 3 is open to all eligible learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho Can Enrol\u003cbr\u003eOpen to learners aged 19 and over. No specific prior qualifications are required, though a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience can be helpful. Please note: the minimum age to work in a Forest School Leader role is 21, a Forest School Association and Department for Education requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is ideal for:\u003cbr\u003e* Teachers, teaching assistants and early years staff\u003cbr\u003e* Childminders and home educators\u003cbr\u003e* SEN and outdoor learning practitioners\u003cbr\u003e* Those moving into outdoor or nature-based work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDates\u003cbr\u003e15-16 June 2026 (09:30 start, 16:00 finish)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11-12 November 2026 (09:30 start, 16:00 finish)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenue\u003cbr\u003eWhiteley Wood Outdoor Activities Centre\u003cbr\u003eCommon Lane, Sheffield, S11 7TG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation\u003cbr\u003eOnsite accommodation is available to book at Whiteley Wood. £38 per night. Accommodation is available for the nights between training days, not the night before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Choose Forest Schools Education\u003cbr\u003e* Experience and Expertise: the oldest and most established Forest Schools training provider in the UK, with over 25 years pioneering outdoor learning.\u003cbr\u003e* Hybrid Flexibility: study the theory online around your job, then join us in person for the practical days that build real confidence.\u003cbr\u003e* International Recognition: Open Awards accredited and respected worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e* Comprehensive Support: dedicated tutor support from enrolment through to certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnrol Now\u003cbr\u003eReserve your place on the Sheffield Hybrid cohort and start your online modules today. Need to discuss before booking? Call +44 (0) 151 494 2072 or email info@forestschools.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForest Schools Education. 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