Name: Level 3 Certificate For Forest School Leaders
Start: 2024-10-08T09:00:00+01:00
Location: Bishops Wood Centre

The AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Level 3 certificate for Forest School Leaders provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals in Forest School programmes and outdoor learning.
The Level 3 training takes place over nine days. The dates for this course are: Tuesday 8th - Wednesday 9th October , Tuesday 15th - Wednesday 16th October, Tuesday 12th - Wednesday 13th November and Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st Novemeber. This course is non-residential.
This qualification enables learners to gain the skills and knowledge required to plan and lead Forest School programmes.
This qualification is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable learners to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School. It also enables learners to deliver Forest School programmes. It is designed to meet the needs of school and college staff, teachers and teaching assistants, youth workers, adults and professionals in training to become a Forest School leader. This qualification will prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors.

The Woodland Environment
Looks at the ecology and ecosystems of your site and woodlands, how to identify species there and why this is important and how to look after your site sustainably.
Practical Skills
How to light fires safely with your group including safe siting, safe management and risk assessments. How to use a range of tools safely yourself and with the children you work with. How to make simple items from wood using tools. How to tie knots and use them at Forest School. How to build shelters and ensure this is done safely. How to cook on an open fire, considering food and hygiene.
Learning and Development
Looks at the theories behind the practice, includes play, learning theories, holistic development, the importance of self-esteem, emotional intelligence and resilience. This unit also looks at reflective practice and what we have discovered and learnt delivering our forest school sessions.
Planning and Preparation
This unit prepares you for delivering your own forest school, whether it is an existing forest school, or you are starting from scratch. We will look at all the policies and procedures and risk assessments as well as your site. To ensure you are ready to start sessions safely.

Please note:
- Minimum age is 19 This is a Department for Education Requirement. (The minimum age for qualified Forest School Leaders is 21).
- You will need 2 years previous experience of working with children.
- You must be confident in undertaking a level 3 qualification having gained level 2 qualifications in the past.