Forest School courses at Woodland Adventurers® (in Wiltshire, near Bath)
LOCATION: Woodland Adventurers®, Quarry Hill, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0NS

 Forest School Level 3
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Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership

  • OFQUAL-registered qualification
  • Access to comprehensive online learning material
  • Face-to-face F2F training days at our site in Wiltshire, UK​
  • Six practical sessions required in your own setting
  • Requires completion of 5 units/written assignments
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The Level 3 qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for learners to take part in Forest School activities. It enables learners to experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of their learning and personal development.

The aim of the qualification is to:
  • develop an understanding of the principles and ethos of Forest School
  • gain skills and learning of life in the outdoors
  • prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors
  • gain continuing professional development
  • become a Forest School Programme Leader

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FS3 COURSE

Have you considered our online courses? 
​Same content and same qualification
Was £995.00
Now £895.00
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EXTENDED OFFER: VALID UNTIL 30/09/2022
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Course programme

18 mandatory credits are required to achieve the qualification of Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership.  This means completing 5 units with the general subject areas as follows:
Unit
Subject area
Unit 1
Outdoors Environment
Unit 2
Learning and Development
Unit 3
Planning Forest School
Unit 4
Practical Skills
Unit 5
Delivering Forest School
The qualification is a Level 3 course which is considered equivalent to an Advanced Level (A-Level) qualification. Coursework must be completed within 12 months from course commencement. 

Coursework is marked, internal verified and in addition, external verified by the awarding organisation. Certification is issued to students that meet the qualification standards in full and within the permitted timescales.

Flexible approach

If you are struggling with fitting the course dates into your schedule we may be able to help. For more details about our flexible approach do get in touch through our contact page.
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You may also want to consider our online courses:

Entry requirements

  • Minimum age is 19 years and you will need to confirm your identity.
  • Fluency in speaking and writing in English as it is a requirement that all delivery and assessment of this qualification is conducted in English.
  • Demonstrate an interest in embracing and promoting Forest School principles in educational settings.  
  • Experience working with children (or other appropriate group). Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential. 
  • Computer literate - access to and ability to use commonly recognised word processing software packages (such as Microsoft Word), conversant in using internet search engines and websites (including creating and using confidential password access where appropriate) and use of email.

Course location

This is our traditional course with attendance on site at our location in Wiltshire. The location will be confirmed at the time of booking. Our main site is in Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0NS, UK.

Students have attended this course from across the UK, Europe and further-afield, from across the world. If attendance presents challenges for you and you are still interested then do get in touch as we may be able to support you. 

In some cases it may be possible to run the course at your location e.g. pre-school / school and grounds.  This depends on numbers of candidates.  If this is of interest to you then please contact us through our contact page.

In addition to attendance in person you will be offered access to online learning material to support your assignments as you progress through the five units over the year. So you will need to be able to access a reasonable internet connection and to be able to use word processing software to create PDF documents. You will need to carry out practical tasks in your location and setting, as well as complete written assignment work. Provided you meet the entry requirements, your fees are paid up to date and you have completed all assignments to the required standard then you will be able to achieve the qualification.  

Our team may arrange to visit you in your setting as appropriate but this is not mandatory.

Note:  All training courses are subject to minimum and maximum numbers of learners.  Should a complete course be cancelled by Woodland Adventurers then your booking will be transferred to another date or a full refund will be offered.

Terms and conditions

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