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Forest school training in Swindon

Nobody we know of runs forest school courses in Swindon itself, but 5 trainers work nearby. Book with them directly.

No trainer we know of runs courses in Swindon itself yet. These are the nearest.

Elsewhere in Wiltshire

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. Level 2Level 3

Elsewhere in the South West

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. Level 3CPD
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. Level 1Level 2Level 3CPDFSA endorsed
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. Level 1Level 2Level 3
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. Level 2Level 3CPD

Other towns in Wiltshire

Salisbury Trowbridge

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.