Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course; Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Autumn 2026

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This Forest School Leader Training Course covers all elements of Forest School, including child-led learning, outdoor play, activity ideas, site management and environmental impact. This comprehensive course is designed for those who wish to lead and deliver Forest School programmes with expertise and confidence.

It will also cover managing health and safety outdoors & risk assessment. Included are important ingredients of all Forest Schools, using tools, campfires and building shelters & play structures safely with children.

This course is a blended learning course; you will join us to cover the practical parts of the training totally outdoors over an initial 4 days. Followed by a practical skills assessment covering 2 days.

The theory side of the course will be completed via distance-learning supported by an assigned tutor.

Please get in touch to discuss any queries.

Included with your course;

• Personalised support from an assigned tutor throughout the timescale of your qualification with us
• A wide-range of course materials for self-directed learning
• A work-place assessment visit providing personalised feedback on your practice and site development
• A resources bag containing your starter kit of essential items; A Tarpaulin, Work gloves, Fire Steel, Tinder, Fire gloves, A Knife & Sharpening stone.
• Free Forest School membership to Forge Learning’s on-line resource library.
• Access to discounted First Aid for Forest School Training Courses
• Access to CPD Training Courses to support your on-going Forest School journey