Forest School Assistant
Course overview
At a glance
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LevelLevel 2
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Duration10 Sessions
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Location
West Yorkshire
About the courseAbout the course
QualificationLevel 2 Award in Forest School Assistants
This course is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to support Forest School Leaders. This qualification covers the principles and ethos of Forest School, preparing participants for further study and employment in outdoor settings.
Is this course right for you?
Are you interested in working in a Forest School setting or looking to develop skills to move in to working in a Forest School setting, then this course could be for you.
What you will learn:
You will develop new skills that will underpin your future success in a Forest School setting.
Topics Covered:
- Forest School ethos, principles and approach
- Support learning and development at a Forest School
- The role of Assistant at a Forest School in relation to the Forest School ethos, principles and criteria
- How to reflect on own Forest School training
- Structure of woodlands, identification of flora and fauna
- Managing ecological impact and risk assessments
- Carrying out risk assessment and applying practical skills
How you will learn:
The course is run in-person with engaging tutor led sessions in a classroom setting, it is designed to be interactive and different to traditional methods of teaching and you will also get to network with individuals who are also considering a career in education.
There is no staring at a PowerPoint presentation, instead we will focus on the needs of the individual learners through collaborative teaching methods
Our fantastic team will guide you through the programme and you will get access to resources which will support your studies.
Eligibility:
- Unemployed or employed and earn less than £25,750 and looking to work in education as a Forest School Assistant
- Age 19 or over as of 31st August 2025
- Resident in West Yorkshire
- Ordinarily resident in the UK
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
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