Level 1 Forest school

Name: Level 1 Forest school
Start: 2025-09-20T09:30:00+01:00
Location: Norris Green Park

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 09:30 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Norris Green Park | Liverpool, EN

Level 1 Forest School Training – Introduction to Forest School Ethos
Delivered by: My Outdoor Classroom CIC/Beautiful New Beginnings
Location: Norris Green Park, Liverpool
Awarding Body: AIM Qualifications
Dates – 20th/21st Sept and 8th Nov 2025. You must attend all three dates
Course Overview
Our Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles is a nationally recognised qualification designed to introduce you to the key concepts behind Forest School. This three day course is perfect for anyone interested in nature-based learning, child development, and outdoor education.
What You’ll Learn:
The history and principles of Forest School
The benefits of outdoor play and holistic learning
The role of the adult in a Forest School setting
Basic safety and risk awareness outdoors
A taster of practical Forest School activities (e.g., shelter building, natural crafts)
Access to our online learning platform for uploading work.
Who Is This Course For?
Teachers, early years practitioners, and teaching assistants
Parents, carers, and volunteers
Youth workers and community educators
Anyone curious about Forest School or outdoor learning
Course Details:
Duration: 2.5 day face to face (approx. 8 hours)/ half a day online learning
Location: Norris Green Park, Liverpool
Awarding Body: AIM Qualifications
Minimum Age: 16+
No prior experience required
Why Choose Us?
Our experienced trainers create a welcoming, hands-on learning environment set in the beautiful Norris Green Park.
What You’ll Receive:
A nationally accredited Level 1 certificate upon successful completion
A practical introduction to Forest School methods
Inspiration and confidence to support outdoor learning
Next Steps:
This course is a great stepping stone to further Forest School training. Many participants go on to take our Level 2 (Assistant) or Level 3 (Leader) qualifications.