About the event

Stepping into the woods with us will be a step forward on your personal journey to discover more about how you can work with learners in an inspiring environment. We will initially spend 6 days in the woods (3 blocks of 2 days) building a community of learning, where we will explore the forest school ethos, different ways of learning, woodland ecology and develop personal practical skills such as fire lighting and using things found in the woods to problem-solve and create.  Our trainers will then support you in learning by doing, as you facilitate your own forest school programme, including in-person support in your setting. You will then regroup with your fellow trainees to share your learning from your programme, and trainers will assess your practical skills at 2 skills assessment days. The remaining assessment will be through completion of a portfolio of evidence.

Dates: Thurs 19th & Fri 20^th Sept, Weds 16^th & Thurs 17^th Oct, Thurs 14^th & Fri 15^th Nov 2024, Thurs 6^th & Fri 7^th March 2025.

The course runs from 9.30am to 4pm daily.

For further information about the course, and to help you decide if this is the right option for you and your setting, please download our Forest School Training Guide. We can also arrange for you to have a chat with one of our Forest School trainers who will be able to advise you about whether this is the right course for you.

To apply for a place on this course, please download and complete the booking form and return your completed form to education.centres@surreywt.org.uk (please read the booking conditions on side 2 of the booking form before submitting your application).  A deposit invoice (followed by a balance invoice) will be sent to you regarding payment of the course fee after your application has been processed and confirmed as being accepted. 

Places on this course are strictly limited and are subject to availability at the time your booking form is received by us.