Overview
Hackney Forest School is excited to announce its training programme taking place from summer 2025.
Equip yourself with everything you need to become a qualified Forest School Leader or Assistant. Our expert training will immerse you in practical and theoretical approaches, leaving you confident to take the next step in your forest school journey.
We offer two levels of training:
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders: provides the skills and knowledge required to set up and deliver safe and effective Forest School programmes.
Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants: for those who would like to become an assistant Forest School Leader or intend to become a Forest School leader in the future, developing knowledge practical skills suitable for the role.
The courses are certified by ITC First, who are approved by and meet the requirements of the Forest School Association (FSA)
What's included?
- Start off with an immersive 5 day training session
- Reunite for 2 days of practical skills - woodwork, fire making and cooking
- 2 days of ethos and learning
- Each Level 3 trainee receives an individual, supportive on-site visit
- Portfolio development: one year from the initial training week to develop their portfolio. Six Forest school sessions are required as evidence
The training is offered by Hackney Forest School, in collaboration with The Garden Classroom (TGC) and Richard Skrein, London's only FSA - endorsed trainer.
Trainees will also be required to organise their first aid training during this period, which is not included in the cost of the course.