Certified Forest School Training for SENCos

This certified CPD course is designed specifically for SENCOs working in school and nursery settings who are looking for practical, inclusive ways to support children with SEND. It is rooted in the core principles of Forest School and draws on the well-established benefits Forest School offers for pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including improved regulation, engagement, confidence and wellbeing.

The course also explores the importance of nature connectedness and why access to natural environments can be so powerful for children with SEND. As part of the training, you will be supported to think creatively about how nature can be accessed within your own setting — whether that is through your own outdoor spaces, local environments, or small, manageable changes to everyday practice.

By bringing these elements together, the training will support you to develop a clear, achievable strategy for using nature-based approaches to support children with SEND across your setting. You will leave with a flexible, practical toolbox of interventions, activities, and strategies that you can begin using immediately. These will support you to respond to individual needs, reduce barriers to learning, and create calm, supportive environments where children with SEND can feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.

This course is particularly valuable for SENCOs who are looking for approaches that support regulation, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion in a holistic way. You will leave with a deeper understanding of why nature-based practice works, alongside the confidence to advocate for its use within your setting and to share this understanding with colleagues and leadership teams.

By the end of the course, you will have gained new ideas, increased confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose in your role, along with realistic, sustainable approaches that benefit both staff and children.

Upcoming Training Dates

Course Overview

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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Resources & Course Materials

As part of the training programme, you will receive course materials and online best practice examples and inspiration. The resources are accessible through the Student Hub on The Hive website and include:

• A digital copy of the Toolbox (you will also receive a hard copy)
  
• A reading list and electronic copies of all the resources used during the course
• Support from our team following your training

Cost & Payment Options

The cost of the Forest School Training for SENCos course is £175.

We offer 3 payment options:

1. You can pay the full amount for the course by booking online below, or over the phone by calling 020 3435 6848.
2. You can pay by invoice, which we know is often best for schools and nurseries. Just call our main number or email team@thehive-kids.com to pay this way.

Contact Us

To register your interest for one of our courses, request more information or ask a question, you can call 020 3435 6848 or email team@thehive-kids.com. You can also save 5% on the cost of the course by signing up to receive our newsletter.