Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner Qualification
Little Acorns Forest Schools Ltd run the ITC Awards Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner qualification.
The course is split down into parts; firstly, it’s 5 days on site training – this will be an intensive immersion into the Forest School ethos and principles and how to deliver these to a range of age groups. It covers practical skills such as use of hand tools, use of shelters, fire and cooking outdoors plus a range of activities that can be placed within the programme that you deliver later. This 5 day training course also covers the educational benefits of Forest School programmes plus how to raise policies and procedures and risk assessments to enable a fully integrated outdoor programme to happen.
Next is a 2.5 day Outdoor First Aid / Paediatric First Aid Course to qualify you with an up to date and inclusive First Aid qualification fit for working in the Outdoor Industry. This course covers in more detail the basics of First Aid but also the considerations for working in the outdoor setting – specifically casualty care whilst waiting for an ambulance should you require it. It also covers catastrophic bleeds, pelvic and more detailed injuries. This course is taught outdoors at all times of the year and is based on the practical aspect of first aid – there is no powerpoint to look at and you will learn a vast array of skills and improve your own ability.
Following this, you will come forward for a 4-day Development Course once you have delivered your own Forest School programme (without tools or fire) in your own setting. You will also have completed your portfolio and sent it in for marking before you attend the Development course. During the course you will be formally assessed in your practical abilities and your delivery of Forest Schools sessions using Forest Schools ethos and methods. On successful completion of this and the internal/external moderation process, you will be notified and congratulated and will receive your qualification through the post. This whole process can take up to 12 months from the initial training course but this is totally dependent on the learner.
This course costs £999 and is payable prior to attending the course. Learners can go straight to Level 3 Forest School Leader without completing the Level 1 and 2 but only if they can demonstrate that they understand the ethos and principles of Forest School. If there is a Forest School operating close by then it would be beneficial to observe and assist with delivery prior to attending the course to gain an insight.
Further information can be sought from our website or email us at littleacornsfs@gmail.com
Please contact littleacornsfs@gmail.com with any queries.
Course dates for 2025 are as follows:
Course No. 2 – 17th – 21st March
Course No. 3 – 19th – 23rd May
Course No. 4 – 30th June – 4th July
Course No. 5 – 11th – 15th August
Course No. 6 – 22nd – 26th September
Course No. 7 – 10th – 14th November
** To book onto this training course please using this link https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools you will receive payment information once booking is confirmed**
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Little Acorns Forest School was founded in 2014 by Dave Churchward. We now offer a range of Forest School activities from four sites in the Midlands as well as Forest School Training Courses.
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1 review for Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner Qualification
Marcus Parkes
February 27, 2022 at 9:34 am
Little Acorns Forest School Level 3 Forest School Training.
My nerves at arriving at a new place on my own were quickly dissipated as we were welcomed onto site. After the normal health and safety paperwork we made our way out into the woods. The woods were where Dave came into his own; His passion and expertise were obvious to all present, and he had a fun loving demeaner which brought the whole team together, all while maintaining his professional manner. He was always ready to listen and help where people needed it, and I have never known an instructor to go the extra mile like Dave when it comes to the ever-dreaded portfolio. It was such a reassurance to know that any advice and guidance was only an email away when needed. Dave’s military training shone though on the outdoor first aid part of the course meaning that after the HazMed roleplay, I came away completely confident that I could help if god forbid the worst ever happen.
I have gained many new friends through this training, and we all keep in touch and share our ideas and successes. Forest School training is the first training I have attended in a long time that really delivered and made sense, especially in this iPad fuelled society.
Marcus Parkes