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Forest school training in Exeter
2 trainers run forest school courses in Exeter, and 3 more nearby. Book with them directly.
Level 2Level 3CPDavailable in Exeter
Courses in Exeter
- Children of the ForestCullompton, Mid Devon Runs Level 3 forest school leader training in a Mid Devon woodland, as an intensive or a Sunday course, alongside weekend CPD for practitioners.
- The Outdoors GroupExmouth, Devon Devon forest school provider running ITC Level 2 and Level 3 forest school training, plus forest school first aid and short CPD workshops.
Elsewhere in the South West
- Dorset Forest SchoolCerne Abbas, Dorset Runs Level 1, 2 and 3 forest school training at its base in Cerne Abbas, with a 10-day Level 3 course and twice-yearly skills shares for practitioners.
- Inspired Forest School TrainingChurchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Not-for-profit provider near Gloucester running AIM-accredited Level 1 to 3 forest school courses, with Level 3 cohorts starting through 2026 and 2027.
- Wiltshire Wildlife TrustLangford Lakes, near Salisbury, Biss Wood, Trowbridge Runs NOCN Level 2 and Level 3 forest school courses at Langford Lakes and Biss Wood, starting with six days of practical training.
Other towns in Devon
Choosing a course
Level 3 is the forest school leader qualification, usually around ten training days over several months plus sessions with your own group and a 16-hour outdoor first aid course. Level 2 suits people assisting a leader; Level 1 is a short introduction. Our guide to forest school qualifications has the detail.