Forest School Leader Training Lvl 3 QNUK (RQF)
Coast and Forest Education
A summary
Hands-On Training: Learn the essentials of outdoor learning, nature-based education, and child-led discovery from experienced leaders in the field.
Practical Skills: Gain the skills to create engaging, safe, and transformative outdoor experiences. Learn about fire-lighting, shelter-building, tool use, and environmental stewardship.
Child Development Focus: Understand how to support confidence, resilience, and teamwork in children, using nature as a powerful learning environment.
Certification: On completion, you'll earn an accredited certification to lead Forest School sessions, opening doors to exciting opportunities in outdoor education.
Tickets
Forest school Leader
£1,200Forest school Leader
£1,200Who Should Join?
This course is perfect for:
- Educators looking to expand their teaching methods
- Nature enthusiasts who want to share their passion
- Youth leaders and childcare professionals
- Anyone eager to foster a deeper connection between children and nature
This level 3 course is designed to qualify you to become a Forest School Leader and to be able to set up and run a Forest School programme. It covers how to facilitate groups in a learner-centred way, and how to manage a Forest School site sustainably. It also covers the practical skills required for a Forest School Leader as well as the underlying knowledge and ethos. This course is approximately 180 hours TQT, with approximately 96 guided learning hours and is worth 18 credits.
Why Choose Us?
Expert Trainer: Learn from skilled Forest School professional. A Forest School Association Endorsed Trainer. 30 years outdoor activity, education and tutoring experience.
Community: Join a network of like-minded individuals passionate about outdoor learning.
Ready to start your journey?
Explore, inspire, and lead with confidence. Join today to become a Forest School Leader and start changing lives—one forest at a time!
A winter course
An exciting opportunity. This is a 100% outdoor course through the winter and spring months. We will make use of tipi shelters, but you must have suitable clothing. This is a small cohort course.
Forest School Level 3 Module Dates 2026-2027 (10 compulsory days) you must attend all days.
3rd Oct and 18th Oct 2026
21st November 2026
12th December 2026
9th and 23rd January 2027
20th February 2027
13th March 2027
17th April 2027
1st May 2027
About your mentor
Coast and Forest Education
Coast and Forest Education
I have been practising Forest School since 2010 and delivering Forest School Training since 2014 across Southern England. I am an Endorsed Forest school Trainer with the Forest school Association. I have over 30 years of environmental education experience. My tutoring experience doesn't stop at Forest School - I am also a qualified First Aid trainer and have tutored a range of outdoor and sports qualifications. I am passionate about Forest School - Forest School. It was a life changing approach to educating and engaging with the outdoors through a learner led approach and investigative in design rather than traditional learning styles in outdoor education. My own Forest School company (Coast and Forest Education) and previously sat on the Forest School Association (FSA) board. My particular specialities are working with groups with special education needs on a long-term basis and sharing knowledge and skills on the importance of physical play in childhood. I take great delight in seeing individuals grow.
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Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
This qualification is available to those over 19 years, however Forest School Leaders are required to be 21 years of age. Learners should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Upon completion of this booking form, your place on this course will be reserved for you subject to receipt of the £150 non-refundable deposit. Cancellation: Cancellation notices must be received in writing. 1 Cancellation notice of 20 days or less before planned start date: there will be no refund of any fees paid. 2 Cancellation notice made from 21 - 28 days before the planned start date, a charge of 50% of the total cost will be made (not the deposit) 3 Cancellation notice made 28 days or more before the planned date, no further charge will be made for training but the deposit will be retained. 4 In the unlikely event that COAST AND FOREST EDUCATION cancels the training, the course will be rescheduled and you will be transferred to an appropriate alternative date. 5. If you WITHDRAW from the course for any reason once the course has started, there will be no refunds 6. The deposit is non-refundable 7. The discounted first aid special offer fee is non - refundable / non-transferable
My experience is an educational activity, and the ‘14-day cooling period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.
