The award at level 8 is a qualification designed to enable learners to independently lead Forest School and Outdoor Learning sessions. Learners will be secure in the knowledge and skills of being in the forest and the outdoors and will be confident to communicate these skills to others. The approach to learning is to focus on the person holistically within the forest and outdoor environment to their mutual benefit.
Course dates:
Start date: 1 October 2025
Block Week 1: 3-7 November 2025
Block Week 2: 4-8 May 2026
End date: 30 September 2026