CA10 2HH
* Course now fully booked.*
Please contact us if you wish to be on the waiting list.
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 18th to 22nd May 2020. Cost £780 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Download Forest School Booking Form Level 3
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuro-science
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates complete a 2 day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at own cost
- Second week – Consisting of further training and benchmarking
Download the Forest School Practitioner Training Level 3 Flyer
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This course includes an Adult Annual Pass to Lowther Castle and Gardens.
I am really inspired and interested in your level 3 course but am not sure whether I get my First Aid separately or do it on your course but pay extra. (I would prefer the latter if possible as I’m struggling to find courses near Leeds. Please could you email me back when you have time as I’d love to commit to the course. I also email ed you on your email address a couple of days ago!
Many thanks,
Claire Walton
Hi Claire. We do not include the First Aid course but help people identify something local to them that meets the requirements.
Have fun!
Hi, what are the accommodation arrangements for Lowther Castle training please?
Hi Debbie, We do not have onsite accomodation on the Lowther site, I’m afraid. However there are a lot of B&B’s and campsites around in nearby Penrith. Do get in touch if you would like us to recommend somewhere.