Accredited Forest School Training at Bishops Wood 2011-12

What does it involve?

Our Forest School training courses are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). This qualification has been developed by practitioners and trainers throughout the country and is widely used all over the UK. The Worcestershire Forest School Initiative, based at Bishops Wood, has been running and developing Forest School within Worcestershire for 12 years. This has involved supporting and leading groups from early years through to late teens. This extensive experience has enhanced our reputation for quality Forest School training. Our trainers, Jon Cree and Julie Grainger have long track records in the environmental education/training field.

Training

Our training is known for its challenging but relaxed atmosphere, and it's fun, stimulating, supportive and highly relevant nature. We provide ongoing support throughout the guided and self directed elements of the award and you will be able to access our CPD short courses (see separate flier or website).

These courses strongly reflect the learner centred principle of Forest School and provide a rich connection with the natural world and ultimately try to engender a caring ethos for people and the natural world.

Bishops Wood is an exemplar Forest School site demonstrating old and newly planted woodland, coppice and high woodland, and a number of different possibilities for Forest Schools, including a Danish Garden.