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Level 3 Forest School Leaders Course in Brighton

Cost£1,042.00
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Forest School Leaders Course in Brighton. Classes run at One Garden Brighton, part-time during the day over six weeks.

The course covers the practical skills needed to plan and deliver Forest School programmes. You'll study woodland ecology, land management, and learning and development theory. Units include designing outdoor activities for children, young people, or adults in natural environments.

You'll finish with the AIM Qualifications Certificate for Forest School Leaders.

Who this course is for

This rich and rewarding qualification is designed provide students with the practical skills, learning and development theory as well as essential woodland ecology and management understanding needed to plan and deliver Forest School programmes. The qualification prepares students to plan and deliver Forest School activities for children, young people or adults in an outdoor learning environment.  Successful completion of this course will provide students with the qualification required to gain employment as Forest School Leader, in a school environment, with outdoor education providers or as independent practitioner. Visit our websire for more details.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and deliver Forest School activities for different age groups.
  • You'll develop your understanding of woodland ecology and land management.
  • You'll apply learning and development theory to outdoor education.
  • You'll design programmes suited to children, young people, and adults.
  • You'll assess and manage risk in outdoor learning environments.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice as a Forest School leader.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical outdoor work at One Garden Brighton. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and a portfolio of evidence showing your ability to plan and deliver Forest School sessions.

What you will need to bring

The cost includes a tuition fee, exam fee, and materials fee. One Garden Brighton will confirm exactly what you need to bring before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Forest School leader, plans and delivers outdoor learning sessions for groups.
  • Outdoor education practitioner, works in schools, charities, or community settings.
  • Early years practitioner, supports children's learning through nature-based play.
  • Youth worker, uses outdoor activities to engage young people.
  • Learning support assistant, delivers outdoor sessions alongside classroom staff.
  • Community education worker, runs woodland programmes for local groups.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Forest School and Nature Pedagogy qualifications build on this Certificate for those wanting to deepen their expertise.
  • A degree in Outdoor Education or Environmental Studies (Level 6) suits those moving into management or research roles.
  • Early Years Teacher Status requires a degree and is a route for those focusing on the early years sector.
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