The Level 2 in Forest School training provides learners with the skills required to support Forest School Leaders.
Our Level 3 Leader course is designed to give you the skills, theory and confidence to begin inspiring children and adults whilst managing and running a Forest School Setting.
This fantastic qualification is intended to provide the learner with an understanding of the benefits of learning beyond the classroom, how to manage groups and facilitate their learning and to practically deliver activity beyond the classroom environment.
Offering practical advice and support in setting up and running a forest school as well as providing support and advice for students with ASD and SEMH needs. A bespoke services with various packages and options available.
We offer a range of CPD courses for teachers and forest school leaders which provide support and guidance on forest school, behaviour support and specialist skills
If you are looking for a professional, developmental and fully customisable option for your team, then The Outdoors Group is the place for you. We offer an options based day or half day programme that can provide your team with a whole range of developmental and soft skills activities that will suit any requirements you may have.
Our range of training sessions are for young adults and professionals looking to build on their outdoor education experience and knowledge.
All of our training courses are accredited and awarded by training organisation ICT and run by qualified practitioners.
Many of our course attendees have gone on to build and develop their own Forest School setting, developing their career in outdoor education.
Annie completed her Forest School Leader training with us back in 2017 and has worked with us ever since. Annie’s background in Primary education and Psychology gives her a unique take on the training courses she runs. Annie is an enthusiastic team member who believes passionately in outdoor education and experience for all.
Tally’s role in the training team is to design and deliver high quality adult training courses and qualifications. Tally was a Forest School Leader and Teacher in Early Years and Primary education for ten years before making the change to adult learning. Also a part-time silversmith, sea glass addict and coast path runner she brings her passion for the outdoors and developing creativity to her role with us.
Neil is a qualified Forest School leader and has completed a foundation in outdoor education. Neil is a fully qualified joker. He uses his humour and imagination, through storytelling, poetry, playing games, craft and nature connection activities. Neil brings his humour and passion, for learning in the woods to the Outdoors group and has been co-leading our Forest School leader training since February 2019.
Tom is one of our founders. He studied FDg Environmental Education and since then has worked in land based industries promoting sustainable land management and conservation in both farming and forestry. Tom delivers our Bristol based course