Forest School Assistant Course Details
Meeting point:
Forest School Helpers Honored with Accolade (March 2026) - Level 2 Recognition
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Date:
9th-13th March 2026
Time:
9:30am - 5:30pm each day
Venue:
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, IP12 1NA
Age limit:
18 years or older (recommended)
Experience:
Working with young people (recommended)
Looking to join the exciting world of outdoor education? Here's your chance! This 5-day course is perfect for individuals keen to lend a hand in delivering Forest School programs. No need to worry about prerequisites like completing a Level 1 course – you can get straight into any level, provided you meet the entry criteria.
Our experienced Forest School Association (FSA) Registered Forest School Trainers facilitate the Level 2 and Level 3 courses. These trainers have passed the FSA's stage 1 process, ensuring they meet high-quality training standards. This Level 2 course prepares you with the skills to support a Forest School Leader effectively during their sessions. You'll learn about the Forest School approach to learning and fostering a positive attitude towards taking risks.
The course includes practical skills such as safe lighting and campfire management, the use of various hand tools, and games and activities tailored for Forest School settings. Additionally, you'll learn to identify woodland flora and fauna, practicing sustainable woodland use within the context of Forest Schools. You'll witness the Forest School ethos in action through the duration of the course.
Upon completion, you will receive the Level 2 Forest School Assistant qualification, enabling you to support but not lead Forest School sessions independently. The course fee is £620, and a Level 3 qualification is required to lead Forest School sessions.
If you're a school or organization interested in booking multiple places, kindly complete the online booking form here. Read and agree to our terms and conditions, learner agreement, diversity and inclusion policy, students' complaints and appeals procedures while booking.
This course takes place outdoors, and you'll be required to complete a Level 2 workbook within 6 months of the course start date. As part of the coursework, you will need to assist with at least three Forest School sessions run by a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader, making individual observations and recording your support.
Don't forget, assistance dogs only are allowed for the workshop. If you have limited mobility, feel free to contact the organizer in advance, and specific parking details, wheelchair access information, and facilities will be made available to you.
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Stay tuned for updates on the Level 2 learning and development unit and Level 2 practical skills unit hand-in dates.
[1] "Level 2 Forest School Assistant Qualification Overview" – www.forestschools.org[2] "Level 2 Forest School Assistant – Recognised Provider List" – www.forestschoolassociation.org[3] "Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Frequently Asked Questions" – www.outdoor-learning-courses.co.uk[4] "Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Costs and Prerequisites" – www.wild-things.co.uk[5] "Forest School First Aid Guidelines for Leaders and Assistants" – www.forestschoolfacts.org
- This Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course offers education-and-self-development opportunities for individuals interested in outdoor and personal-growth, providing skills to support Forest School Leaders and fostering a positive attitude towards learning and taking risks.
- Upon successful completion of the Forest School Assistant Course, participants will receive the Forest School Assistant qualification, enabling them to further their education-and-self-development by supporting but not leading Forest School sessions, paving the way for potential Level 3 qualifications and future leadership roles.
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