Forest school training in the North West
5 trainers run forest school courses in the North West. Book with them directly.
Level 1Level 2Level 3available in the North West
Trainers in the North West
- Carlisle CollegeCarlisle, Cumbria Further education college running a one-week NOCN Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants, with funding available for adults on lower incomes.
- Kindling Play and TrainingGrizedale, Kendal, Cumbria Cumbria-based trainer running ITC Level 3 forest school courses at Grizedale in two week-long blocks, with Level 1 and 2 also offered and in-house training elsewhere.
- Social adVenturesSalford, Greater Manchester Salford charity offering Level 2 forest school assistant and Level 3 leader training at its woodland site, with Level 3 taking nine to twelve months.
- The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North MerseysidePreston (Brockholes), Rufford (Mere Sands Wood), Bolton (Moss Bank Park) Runs the AIM Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants and Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders at nature reserves in Preston, Rufford and Bolton.
- Wirral Outdoor Education (Birkenhead Park)Birkenhead, Wirral Runs an accredited Level 3 Forest School Leader course at Birkenhead Park for teachers and other professionals, alongside outdoor learning and campfire days.
Counties and towns in the North West
CheshireCumbriaGreater ManchesterLancashireMerseysideBirkenheadBoltonCarlisleKendalLiverpoolManchesterPrestonSalford
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.