Qualifications and courses
At Kent Country Parks we have a wide range of accredited and non-accredited Forest School qualification and courses.
Our courses are regularly held across our parks but can also be delivered in your setting. For further information:
- email outdoorlearn01@kent.gov.uk
- call: 03000 41 35 00.
Course dates:
- Thursday 5 and Friday 6 December 2024, from 9am to 6pm
- Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March 2025, from 9am to 6pm
Course location: Shorne Woods Country Park Brewers Road, Gravesend DA12 3HX
Price: £195 for a 2 day course
This two-day course provides learners with a level 3 qualification in outdoor first aid. Ideal for Forest School practitioners and those working towards their award.
Course dates: Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 April 2025 from 9:30am to 3pm (2 day course)
Course Location: Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road, Gravesend DA12 3HX
Price: £325 for a 2-day course.
The course includes 16 hours on-site delivery and 10 hours portfolio completion.
The AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles provides learners with an introduction to the Forest School ethos and learning in the outdoors. It includes methods of identifying woodland species and how play can assist in Forest School activities.
This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop an understanding of the principles and ethos of Forest School. It will prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors and to progress on to the Level 3 Award for Forest School leaders.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, except for a minimum age of 14.
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence and tutor observations.
Course location: Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road, Gravesend DA12 3HX
Price: £995 for an 8-day course (8 sessions over 12 months)
This popular qualification will enable you to become a Forest School Leader able to design, set up and run a Forest School programme. Level 3 covers how to facilitate groups in a learner-centred way and how to manage a Forest School site sustainably.
The AIM Qualifications suite of Forest School qualifications has been developed with the support of the Forest School Association and specialists in Forest School delivery and training. This qualification is completed over 12 months to allow for portfolio completion. As part of this course, you will need to run a 6 week Forest School programme, of which one session will be observed by a tutor.
We have 2 courses available to book:
- Course start date: Wednesday 26 February 2025. Each session is 9am to 4pm.
Session dates:- 26 February 2025
- 5 March 2025
- 12 March 2025
- 19 March 2025
- 10 September 2025
- 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025
- 1 October 2025.
- Course start date: Tuesday 9 September 2025. Each session is 9am to 4pm.
Session dates:- 9 September 2025
- 16 September 2025
- 23 September 2025
- 30 September 2025
- 7 October 2025
- 3 March 2026
- 10 March 2026
- 17 March 2026.
If you are interested in this course please email outdoorlearn01@kent.gov.uk using the subject line “Naturally Calm Kids, register your interest”
If you are interested in this course email outdoorlearn01@kent.gov.uk using the subject line "Exploring the outdoors, register your interest".
Course date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 9:30am to 3:30pm
Course location: Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road, Gravesend DA12 3HX
Price : £100 per attendee
Delve into the world of outdoor learning and discover how forest school can positively impact the lives of children and young people in your area.
During this 1 day course you will be introduced to the foundations of forest school, participate in bushcraft activities and enjoy discussions around the campfire. This course is specifically designed for people who are considering undertaking their forest school training and will leave you feeling enthused and excited for the future.
If you need anymore information or assistance with making a booking you can email outdoorlearn01@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 41 35 00.