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Forest School Practitioner Training courses, outdoor workshops, creativity courses and more from Kindling Play and Training

If you wish to be added to the list a booking form will secure a place.

 Kindling delivers RQF accredited Forest Schools Practitioner Training at NOCN (One Awards) Level 1 through to Level 3. These training courses can be delivered in house f the group size is viable. All courses are facilitated by Lily Horseman, an experienced and creative trainer and Forest School practitioner. Lily has held a Level 4 Forest School Trainers award since 2009, is a director and Chair of the Forest School Association. For more information or to ask questions call Lily on 07789 723 061 (please note that texts or WhatsApp messages may not receive a quick response, phone calls will receive a faster response).

Lily has demonstrated that Kindling Forest School training meets the criteria set out by the Forest School Association and has met the Quality Assurance benchmarks.  

 

 

 

 

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Forest School Practitioner Trining Course Dates

Mar
15
Mon
2021
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*
Mar 15 – Mar 19 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*

**** This course is now fully booked ****

 

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training on 18th – 22nd October 2021. Cost £820 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable. We will give priority to people who were booked on our system for courses in Spring 2020 as new course dates become available. If you wish to be added to the list a booking form will secure a place.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has basic accommodation on site which costs approx. £20 per night. Details of how to book accommodation will be sent with confirmation of course booking.

Apr
26
Mon
2021
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training – Fully Booked @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*
Apr 26 – Apr 30 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training - Fully Booked @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*

This course is now fully booked

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training on 22nd – 26th November 2021. Cost £820 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable. We will give priority to people who were booked on our system for courses in Spring 2020 as new course dates become available. If you wish to be added to the list a booking form will secure a place.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has basic accommodation on site which costs approx. £20 per night. Details of how to book accommodation will be sent with confirmation of course booking.

Jun
14
Mon
2021
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training – Fully Booked @ Bradford, West Yorkshire
Jun 14 – Jun 18 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training - Fully Booked @ Bradford, West Yorkshire

This course is fully booked

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (date yet to be confirmed)  Cost £820 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable. We will give priority to people who were booked on our system for courses in Spring 2020 as new course dates become available. If you wish to be added to the list a booking form will secure a place.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has basic accommodation on site which costs approx. £20 per night. Details of how to book accommodation will be sent with confirmation of course booking.

Jun
28
Mon
2021
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training – Fully Booked @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*
Jun 28 – Jul 2 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training - Fully Booked @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*

This course is fully booked

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training from 13th – 17th December 2021. Cost £820 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support, and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable. We will give priority to people who were booked on our system for courses in Spring 2020 as new course dates become available. If you wish to be added to the list please send your booking form as soon as possible to secure your place.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has basic accommodation on site which costs approx. £20 per night. Details of how to book accommodation will be sent with confirmation of course booking.

Nov
1
Mon
2021
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training – Fully Booked @ Grizedale, Cumbria
Nov 1 – Nov 5 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training - Fully Booked @ Grizedale, Cumbria

**This course is now fully booked**

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 23rd – 27th May 2022  Cost £820 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the circumstances change. If you wish to be added to the list a booking form will secure a place.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has basic accommodation on site which costs approx. £20 per night. Details of how to book accommodation will be sent with confirmation of course booking.

Nov
8
Mon
2021
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Bradford, West Yorkshire
Nov 8 – Nov 12 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Bradford, West Yorkshire

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (6th – 10th June 2022)  Cost £820 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable. We will give priority to people who were booked on our system for courses in Spring 2020 as new course dates become available. If you wish to be added to the list a booking form will secure a place.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has basic accommodation on site which costs approx. £20 per night. Details of how to book accommodation will be sent with confirmation of course booking.

Mar
21
Mon
2022
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Grizedale, Cumbria
Mar 21 – Mar 25 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Grizedale, Cumbria

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 17th – 21st October 2022  Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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 will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
  • A Second week – Consisting of  5 days for further training and benchmarking.

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 venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week. 

Apr
25
Mon
2022
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Leighton Hall Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9ST
Apr 25 – Apr 29 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Leighton Hall Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9ST

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (31st October – 4th November 2022)  Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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  5 days 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 venue has NO accommodation.

May
16
Mon
2022
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Grizedale, Cumbria
May 16 – May 20 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Grizedale, Cumbria

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 21st – 26th November 2022  Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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 will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
  • A Second week – Consisting of  5 days for further training and benchmarking.

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 venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week. 

Jun
13
Mon
2022
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Grizedale, Cumbria
Jun 13 – Jun 17 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Grizedale, Cumbria

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 5th December 2022  Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.

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
  • Neuroscience
  • 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 will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
  • A Second week – Consisting of  5 days for 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 venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week. 

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