Forest School Leadership training
Embark on a journey to become a certified Forest School Leader with Cambium Sustainable. Their Level 3 Certificate is designed for those passionate about setting up and running Forest School programmes.
There are five Units of Study at Level 3:
- Supporting Learning, Play and Development in Natural Environments
- Deliver Forest School
- Observation and Evaluation of Forest School
- Sustainable Use and Management of Natural Resources
- Teach Outdoor Practical Skills
During a course, you will:
- Attend training days, which consist of both theory and practical tasks
- Run a Forest School Programme in your chosen setting
- Have a work-based assessment
- Complete a portfolio for evaluation
There is a one-day course completion workshop about three-quarters of the way through the course. In addition to the course dates, the lead tutor is available during the course for tutorial help by telephone or email.
Entry Qualifications Required:
Either:
- Level 2 Qualification or appropriate experience in education, youth work, childcare, etc
- Established a link with a proposed client group and a potential Forest School Site
- Eighteen years or over at the start of the course
Or:
- Level 2 Qualification in Forest School, Countryside, Woodland Management, etc
- At least two years of experience with client groups
- Established a link with a proposed client group and a potential Forest School Site
Also:
Before undertaking Level 3 Forest School Training, you are strongly advised to achieve a suitable First Aid Qualification and hold a current DBS certificate before starting your own Forest School practice. However, this is the responsibility of the individual setting. Contact Cambium Sustainable for more information about First Aid training.
Course Dates
Check our What’s On/training page to find course dates, costs and to book online.
Trainer
Jay Croney, a graduate of Informal and Community Education has over two decades of experience working with children and young people. With expertise in Forest School, Outdoor Education, Playwork, Youth Work, and Community Development, Jay has cultivated a specialised approach to nature-based and outdoor learning throughout his career. For the past five years, Jay has been part of Cambium Sustainable’s network of trainers, delivering training in various locations and settings across the South of England.
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