Welcome to North Yorkshire Forest School Training

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Step 1 - Decide on a course

Step 2 - Register your interest by completing the registration form

Step 3 - Complete your application

What is Forest School?

Forest School is an educational approach with six core principles.

The Long-Term Principle
Forest School is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.

The Nature Principle
Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.

The Risk Principle
Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.

The Holistic Learning Principle
Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

The Leadership Principle 
Forest School is run by qualified practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.

The Community Principle
Forest School uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning.

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Training will provide you with an understanding of Forest School Principles in practice and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for your role as a Forest School Leader.

Why train with us?

Teaching is delivered by knowledgeable and supportive tutors who are qualified teachers and Forest School Leaders, experienced in the application of Forest School Principles in a wide range of educational and community contexts. Our lead trainer, Hazel Canning, is a Forest School Association Endorsed Forest School Trainer.

Woodland based training sessions provide an experiential understanding of Forest School, practical skills, inspiration and confidence. Experiences gathered inform your developing Forest School practice.

North Yorkshire Forest School Training is an approved training provider of NOCN Forest School courses and since 2009 has offered high quality courses throughout Yorkshire and the North East.

The course is enjoyable and rewarding. Whilst working towards the qualification, you will further develop your relationship with the natural world and build connections with other Forest School Leaders.

 

"An inspirational course. Forest School will transform the educational provision on offer at our school."