About the event

This five day course is designed for individuals wishing to assist with the delivery of a forest school programme.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 Forest School courses are facilitated by our Forest School Association (FSA) Endorsed Trainers who have passed rigorous processes set out by the FSA to demonstrate that our trainees receive high quality training experiences.

Location: This course is split between two locations; Bradfield Woods, IP30 0AQ and Foxburrow Nature Reserve, IP12 1NA

Course dates: 
14th - 16th April 2027 at Foxburrow Nature Reserve
27th - 28th April 2027 at Bradfield Woods

Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm each day

Please note you do not have to complete a Level 1 before completing the Level 2. Equally, you do not have to complete a Level 2 before the Level 3. You can go straight into any Level provided you meet the entry criteria. A Level 3 qualification is required to allow you to lead Forest School sessions.

Entry Criteria

• Participants should be over 18 years of age and have experience of working with young people

Course Cost: £620

Please email Wildertraining@suffolkwildlifetrust.org to register your interest and request a booking form, upon receipt of which you will receive an invoice for the cost of the course.

Course Layout

 5 days of training in theory and practice to cover:

• Supporting Learning and Development at Forest School
• Practical skills for the Forest school Assistant

Please click below for awarding body assessment criteria, learning outcomes and hand-in dates.

Level 2 overview
Level 2 Learning and development unit (hand in date: TBC)
Level 2 Practical skills unit (hand in date: TBC)

This is an outdoor course.

A Level 2 workbook which should be completed within 6 months of the start of the course.

As part of the coursework you will need to assist with at least three forest school sessions run by a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader and independently complete your observations and record of support.

Course content

The Level 2 course will prepare you with the skills to effectively support a Forest School Leader in the delivery of Forest school sessions. We will discuss the Forest school approach to learning and a positive attitude to taking risk. Practical skills covered will include safe lighting, management and use of a campfire in a Forest School setting, safe use of a range of hand tools and a variety of games and activities. Also covered will be the identification of woodland flora and fauna, and sustainable use of a woodland within the context of Forest schools. The course will be run on Forest School principles, so you will see the Forest School ethos in action.

Please note that the Level 2 qualification will not entitle you to lead your own Forest School sessions in local woodlands.

Please ensure you have read and agree to the terms and conditions and Learner Agreement before booking. Our Diversity and Inclusion policy, Students complaints and appeals procedures are also available as links within the Terms & Conditions.

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