Forest Schooling nurtures confidence, resilience, and curiosity through regular outdoor learning in natural woodland settings. It supports child-led exploration, risk awareness, teamwork, and holistic development beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
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Discover the inspiring world of Forest Schooling, where Outdoor Learning and Nature Education create engaging experiences that support lifelong growth. This course explores the principles of the Forest School approach, helping learners understand how Experiential Learning, Outdoor Play, and Nature-Based Learning encourage confidence, creativity, resilience, and holistic Child Development in natural environments.
Throughout the course, you will examine the many benefits of Forest School, design effective programmes, and explore exciting Woodland Activities that inspire curiosity and teamwork. Learn how Early Years Learning is enriched through outdoor experiences, including creative play, practical survival skills, and engaging learning activities that promote independence, communication, and problem-solving.
You will also gain valuable knowledge of Environmental Education, eco-friendly teaching practices, and essential safety and risk management strategies for outdoor settings. Whether you are an educator, childcare professional, or nature enthusiast, this Forest Schooling course provides practical skills to deliver meaningful Nature-Based Learning experiences while supporting children's wellbeing, environmental awareness, and overall development.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Forest Schooling course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £69, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Forest Schooling introduces learners to the principles of nature-based education, outdoor learning, and child-centred development in woodland environments. This course explores experiential learning, risk-aware play, environmental awareness, and practical approaches to supporting children's confidence, wellbeing, and lifelong learning through nature.
Studying Forest Schooling enhances knowledge of outdoor education and child development while building skills to create engaging, inclusive, and nature-focused learning experiences. The course supports educators, childcare professionals, and outdoor practitioners seeking to promote creativity, resilience, and environmental responsibility in learners.
The Forest Schooling course has a total study time of 2 days, 11 hours. This comprehensive programme is designed for flexible learning, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while exploring Forest School principles, including outdoor learning, nature-based education, child development, experiential learning, woodland activities, environmental awareness, risk management, and strategies for delivering engaging outdoor education experiences.
The Forest Schooling course requirements are simple and suitable for beginners. Learners should have basic communication skills, an interest in outdoor learning, child development, and nature-based education, and a willingness to explore experiential learning methods. Access to an internet-enabled device and commitment to regular study are recommended for effective learning and successful course completion.
This course introduces the principles of Forest Schooling, covering outdoor learning, nature-based education, child development, experiential learning, woodland activities, risk assessment, environmental awareness, and techniques for creating engaging outdoor learning experiences.
No. It is suitable for teachers, early years practitioners, childcare professionals, parents, students, and anyone interested in outdoor education and child-centred learning.
The course is delivered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and gain practical knowledge of outdoor learning and Forest School principles.
Yes. Practical activities, outdoor learning exercises, case studies, reflective tasks, and quizzes may be included to reinforce learning.
You will receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course.
This course supports career development in Forest Schools, early years education, childcare, outdoor learning, environmental education, youth work, education support, and other roles focused on child development and nature-based learning.
| Module 01: Forest Schooling | |||
| Forest Schooling | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 02: Benefits of Forest Schooling | |||
| Benefits of Forest Schooling | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Forest School Programme | |||
| Forest School Programme | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 04: Learning Activities in Forest School | |||
| Learning Activities in Forest School | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 05: Playing Activities in Forest School | |||
| Playing Activities in Forest School | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 06: Survival Activities in Forest School | |||
| Survival Activities in Forest School | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 07: Child Development | |||
| Child Development | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 08: Eco-Friendly Forest Schooling | |||
| Eco-Friendly Forest Schooling | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 09: Safety and Risk Management | |||
| Safety and Risk Management | 00:08:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Forest Schooling | 2 days, 10 hours | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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