Forest Schools are Schools that take the learning outside and encourage the children to think for themselves and experience activities that they may not experience within the walls of a classroom.

Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.

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Part of the requirement to be a Forest School Leader is to have a 16-hour outdoor-based First Aid qualification. Traditionally this has been an Outdoor First Aid Certificate, however pure Outdoor First Aid is aimed at those that are away from civilisation by a considerable distance and also adult-orientated. It is not totally aligned with the Forest School environment (although it is still an accepted qualification).

Nowadays Forest School Practitioners can also access a Forest School First Aid qualification to meet this demand. Whilst based on the Outdoor qualification and whilst it is still a 16-hour course, the content is more tailored to the Forest School environment.

Do get in touch with us if you are looking for a First Aid course, either as an individual or for a Group Booking.

Do also check out this Forest School First Aid Kit.