Forest School Course Content


No matter which workshop option you choose, the course content is the same. I have to tell you that the full name of the qualification is 'AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership' but that's a bit of a mouthful so I tend to shorten it!


Level 3 Forest school Course content includes:

  • Learning the ethos of forest school and what this looks like in practice

  • An introduction to the woodland environment and how to care for it

  • Flora and fauna identification skills

  • All you need to know about the health and safety element of running forest school, including risk assessments and safe use of tools and fire

  • An overview of learning theories relevant to forest school and how to put these into practice

  • Ideas of activities and crafts that you can use in your sessions

  • Plenty of opportunity to practice skills and ask questions

  • Access to my Go Wild Level 3 support group on Facebook

  • Ongoing individual support whilst writing your portfolio plus lots more


On this course you will learn everything from woodland management, site maintenance and risk assessments, to the safe use of tools, species identification and how to put the forest school ethos into practice. I'll even teach you practical skills such as firelighting, campfire cooking and knifework.

The course includes all tuition and assessment, plus ongoing tutorial support and will help you to develop a written portfolio of your forest school work.

I am fully committed to making my courses accessible to as many people as possible. If you like reading policies you can read more here, otherwise just drop me an email with any queries you have and I will do my absolute best to accommodate you.


You should obtain an outdoor first aid qualification before you finish your course and is for best practice/insurance purposes. This is NOT included in the cost of the course. You may already have a qualification that is sufficient, I am happy to advise about the first aid qualification.

Get in touch to find out more, or if you have any questions.

Courses are delivered by Go Wild Education Ltd.