Forest School Training

Promoting the reconnection between people and their natural environment is at the heart of our Forest School ethos, and this is reflected in all areas of our courses. We recognise the vital importance of promoting an understanding of the natural world and see the Forest School training programme as an ideal medium for delivery.

Being a local training provider, we are often able to support new leaders on a personal level throughout their training and in the establishment of their own Forest Schools

Our trainers are experienced providers of environmental education, and have been delivering Forest School programmes to Sussex children from schools, nurseries and youth and community groups since 2005.

We are active members of the Forest School Association (FSA) which aims to share good practice and maintain excellent standards within the Forest School training community. The Awarding body for our training course is AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.

In this section

Introduction to Forest School Level 1

Forest School Assistant Level 2

Forest School Leader Level 3

Course dates

Forest School Training dates for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

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