How do I become a Forest School trainer?

How do I become a Forest School trainer?

Candidates entering on to the Accredited L4 course must have accomplished the following:

1. Recognised Level 3 Forest School qualification.
2. At least two years’ experience of running FS programmes designed for a minimum of two different age / client groups.

What qualifications do you need to teach forest school?

To undertake the level 3 Forest School practitioner training there are prerequisites to meet to be accepted onto a course. If you don’t have a teaching or equivalent qualification in play or youth work, you need at least 2 years’ experience of working with your chosen client group instead.

How do I become a forest school teacher UK?

Be 18yrs or over; Hold a current enhanced DBS / Disclosure Scotland certificate; Have experience of working with children or young people; Assist in 3 sessions of a Forest School Programme run by a level 3 qualified Forest School Leader.

What is involved in forest school training?

There are practical assignments and a portfolio to submit. This covers tasks such as safe tool use, lighting fires, den building and other skills. It also includes child development and how children learn. Part of the course involves identifying a suitable site, establishing and running 6 Forest School sessions.

How long is forest school training?

approximately 180 hours
Generally this course is approximately 180 hours and worth 18 credits. The FSA is the gatekeeper for three qualifications. See also How to choose a Forest School trainer for useful guidance on ensuring quality Forest School training.

How long does it take to become a forest school leader?

You need at least 2 years experience of working with groups in an education setting (children, young people, adults) and in a leadership capacity and/or a recognised qualification to level 2 at least in teaching, Forest School, childcare, play work, youth work or support work.

Who can run a forest school?

Forest School is run by qualified Forest School practitioners, who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.

Who can run a Forest School?

How long is Forest School training?

Do you have to be qualified to run forest school?

You have to be Forest School qualified to get outdoors. No, using school grounds, local greenspace and more is ‘routine and expected’ and requires no formal training or qualification.

What is the difference between forest school and outdoor learning?

Forest Schools are transformative whereas outdoor learning tends to adapt aspects that can be viewed as transactional. Forest schools plan experiences and opportunities around each learner’s specific needs. Trained facilitators of Forest Schools, need to be driven by the learner’s interests.

What is the difference between outdoor learning and Forest School?

‘The difference between outdoor learning and Forest School might be considered to be quite straightforward – that outdoor learning is an umbrella term that covers all sorts of activities and approaches, while Forest School is a defined approach,’ says The Ernest Cook Trust Schools programme lead, Liz MacKenzie.