Forest School Level 2 Award

Course code

Y860

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

12 weeks

Intake

March only View the Adult Course Guide for more details

Forest School is a child-focused learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk-taking. The children develop their confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.

On the 12-week Forest School course, you will develop the skills needed to work in this type of educational setting. Your studies will predominantly be carried out in an outdoor environment, so you need to be prepared with suitable clothing and footwear suitable for all weathers.

Upon completion, you will have developed the ability to plan and deliver Forest School sessions.

What do our former learners say?

Tracey Mayo said: “I found the course enjoyable and informative. It has been essential in developing the skills that I am now putting into practice as a volunteer at Hoyles Park, a local Forest School and Sensory Garden.”

Michael Acton added: “Being a retired grounds maintenance worker, I'm using the qualification to volunteer within a local primary school. It has allowed me focus on delivering my passion for outdoors and nature to young people.”

With this course, you are entitled to a free Skills Kit.

The kit will contain materials to help with your studies. This includes a Hoodie, Polo Shirt and Stationery pack.

No formal entry requirements for the course. Students will be invited to complete a telephone interview to assess suitability for the course.

Some courses are FREE for eligible learners. You may be eligible for a FREE course if you are:

Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
Employed and earning less than £23,104
Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19+ and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification on an eligible course which is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs scheme
Aged 19+ and studying a course that is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Scheme, and unemployed or earning less than £23,104
Aged 19+ and studying for your first or second full Level 3 qualification on an eligible GM Offer Level 3 course

Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment. If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £150.00

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.