Name: Forest School Training - Level 2 – Award for Forest School Assistants
Start: 2025-11-08T09:00:00+00:00
Location: Sheringham Park, Sheringham, NR26 8, United Kingdom

$Forest School Training - Level 2 \u2013 Award for Forest School Assistants$

The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants – Is appropriate for staff or volunteers who regularly help at a Forest School (or those who would like to) and wish to gain a qualification.
As this course is taking place over the winter months it is being delivered in a 'blended' format. There are 6 half days of face to face training covering the practical and woodland skills accompanied by online lectures covering the theory. The training section of the course is then followed by hands-on time supporting a Forest School Leader at their Forest School and written assessments.
The course covers a variety of practical skills and theory that will develop understanding of key elements of Forest School and consider how to apply these whilst supporting Forest School sessions. Topics include:
- Firelighting
- Tool Use
- Getting to know Woodland Species & Ecology
- Holistic Development
- Self Esteem
- Managing Risk
- Lots of inspiration for natural crafts & games
What does the qualification cover?
This course carries a total of 6 credits (60 Hours) at level 2 and consists of 2 units for supporting Forest School programmes:
• Practical Skills
• Learning and Development
FOR FULL DETAILS & DATES
Please view the course flier here - https://www.forestschooltraining.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/2025TrainingFiles/Lou%27s%20Courses/Lv2_Course_flier_Nov25_Sheringham.pdf
PRICE: - £650
FSTC prices are fully inclusive of all course costs, including; qualification registration & certification, marking & moderation, administration, course support resources & access to
equipment, student website access, and tutorial support. There are no ‘hidden extras’ and we do not charge our students for late submission of work (unless the submission date has gone
beyond what is required by the moderators).
BOOK YOUR PLACE:
Please complete and submit the online registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeix-nIEY2NP1GIT3aDtpVQ6o9RxAY5Gu_kMb1Lrsv_v3Udbw/viewform
Please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions before applying, found on our website www.forestschooltraining.co.uk
PREPARING FOR THE COURSE:
A large part of the training will take place outside, in all weathers. Please ensure you have appropriate outdoor clothing, including full waterproofs and footwear.
You may also like to begin learning about some of the aspects of Forest School. You can do this by:
• Reading about the Forest School philosophy – www.forestschoolassociation.org
• Visiting existing Forest School Programmes & talking to Forest School leaders -
www.fsanorfolk.wixsite.com/fsan
• Watch a video explaining its ethos – www.youtube.com/c/ForestSchoolLou
• Participate in an online experiential series of videos as an introduction to Forest School –
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM_3b0QSEkWm6BRf_BWDDdSlRr6Khd9yA
READ MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 2: http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FS-Info-Guide_England_Lv2_2022.pdf
FAQ'S:

CONTACT LOUISE:
Please contact Louise directly if you would like to discuss anything about this course – [email protected]
We hope to welcome you to the woods soon!!