Course Dates

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.  

 

 

 

 

Click on an event for more information and to download booking forms.
Or filter events by category or tags below.

Forest School Practitioner Trining Course Dates

Jun
29
Mon
2020
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*
Jun 29 – Jul 3 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training on 22nd February to 26th February 2021. 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 seven 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 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.

Oct
19
Mon
2020
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*
Oct 19 – Oct 23 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training in May 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.

Nov
2
Mon
2020
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*
Nov 2 – Nov 6 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria*

 

This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training on 7th June to 11th June 2021. Cost £800 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
  • 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 seven 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 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
16
Mon
2020
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Wonder Full Training Hub, Bradford
Nov 16 – Nov 20 all-day
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training @ Wonder Full Training Hub, Bradford | Leeds | United Kingdom

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

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.

This Forest School training course also includes a further week of training week June 2021.

Cost £780 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.

NOCN Forest School Level 3 Training (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.

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

Child development
Personal development
Neuro-science
Nature Connection
Creativity and crafts
Woodland conservation and management
Innovative and therapeutic theory in the outdoors
Risk assessments to enable safe outdoor play and education
Course Duration Initial training – 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 first aid course
Development Training – Consisting of 5 days of including benchmarking and feedback

Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing the second part of their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).

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.

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close