Forest School Leader Training

Course starting on 18.09.2026

Our AIM accredited Level 3 Forest School Leader course consists of 5 units:

Unit 1 - Forest School programme: delivery
Unit 2 - Forest School programme: learning and development
Unit 3 - Forest School programme: planning and preparation
Unit 4 - Forest School programme: practical skills
Unit 5 - Forest School programme: the woodland environment

Click here to read the full course overview, learning outcomes and assessment criteria 

Training Schedule 

Please make sure you’re available for both the training and assessment days ahead of booking, as Level 3 trainees are required to attend both.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

Our Level 3 Forest School Leader course is accredited through National Awarding Organisation AIM Qualifications & Assessment Group. The Qualification Number is 603/2406/5 and the course specification can be downloaded here. 

This course has been developed in partnership with the Forest School Association. Its curriculum is endorsed by the Forest School Association through our AIM accreditation.

TRAINING VENUE

Our training centre is based at Stave Hill Ecological Park in South East London. We're a 10-minute walk from both Canada Water Station and Rotherhithe Station. 

STAVE HILL ECOLOGICAL PARK
TIMBER POND ROAD
ROTHERHITHE
LONDON, SE16 6AX

COST

Level 3 Forest School Leader training costs £969 per person, which includes all training days, practical assessment days, full access to Stave Hill Ecology Park, training materials, portfolio guidance, access to our Forest School nursery for sessions, portfolio marking and certification. This also covers full tutor support throughout your training.

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.
3. You can pay in 3 instalments: the first is due at the time of booking, the second is due 4 weeks before the start of the course. The third is due on the first day of training. Just call our main number or email team@thehive-kids.com to pay this way.

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