Forest School Leader Training
SGO’s Level 3 Forest School Leader Training is the national standard required to lead Forest School sessions independently.
The heart of any Forest School experience is the site. Steve Greaves Outdoors partners with educators to offer a training experience based on first hand knowledge of on site practices and the theoretical underpinning of these for the learners taking part in a Forest School programme.
The Sites
The Bosk
The Bosk site is located in a rural area on the outskirts of Derby city with good public transport links and offers a unique training experience with a cpd element as part of the course.
Sunny Brow
This Manchester based nursery site offers a compact version of the SGO forest school leader course with the in person initial training split across two weeks.
Forest School Leader training dates : The Bosk
Course features
96 guided learning hours
Assessed by a portfolio of evidence.
Mentor support.
Successful completion will result an ITC level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders.
| Course Start Date |
|---|
| 4th March 2025 |
| 29th April 2025 |
| 30th September 2025 |
| The dates are for the initial week of in person training (4 days). There are additional weeks for First Aid Training (3 days) and Assessment (3 days). Full course dates and contents are available on The Bosk courses booking page. |
Forest School Leader training dates : Sunny Brow
Course features
96 guided learning hours
Assessed by a portfolio of evidence.
Mentor support.
Successful completion will result an ITC level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders.
| Course Start Date |
|---|
| 30th June 2025 |
| The initial training is delivered in two blocks of two days of two consecutive weeks. Additionally there is 1 day First Aid Training (with some online work to complete) and Assessment (3 days). More information can be found on the Sunny Brow Forest School Leader training page along with how to book your place. |
SGO is an ITC First registered centre.
