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Forest school training in Preston

One trainer runs forest school courses in Preston, and 4 more nearby. Book with them directly.

Level 2Level 3available in Preston

Courses in Preston

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. Level 2Level 3

Elsewhere 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. Level 2
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. Level 1Level 2Level 3FSA endorsed
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. Level 2Level 3
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. Level 3

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.