Welcome to Forest School Learning Initiative
Based in the Cotswolds, and with an international reach, we are providers of professional, accredited Forest School Leader Training and Development.
Forest School is an inspirational process, offering children and young people opportunities to achieve, developing confidence and self-esteem, through hands on learning experiences in a local woodland environment.
We are the only Forest School training provider whose trainers also provide Forest School sessions to children of all ages and abilities on a weekly basis. This ensures we continue to learn and develop, enabling us to provide you with the very best and up-to-date training courses possible.
Coming Soon – FSLI Black Friday Deal!
Our Black Friday offer is coming this November, giving you the chance to save 20% on all Forest School Leader + First Aid UK Training Courses.
Save the dates: 23rd November – 6th December
If you’re thinking about starting your Forest School journey or planning your next step in training, keep an eye out for more details!
20% OFF – for a limited time only.
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What is Forest School Training?
Forest School is a long term holistic learning process that aims to raise confidence, self-awareness and self-esteem in participants. Regular sessions take place in a woodland or natural environment, where the landscape itself adds to the experience of learning.
The 6 Forest School principles are:
- Long-term process – Regular sessions over time, not one-off outdoor activities.
- Natural environment – Takes place in woodland or another natural setting.
- Risk-taking – Supports appropriate, managed risks to build confidence and resilience.
- Holistic development – Develops physical, emotional, social and intellectual skills.
- Learner-centred – Encourages choice, independence, curiosity and learner-led exploration.
- Qualified practitioners – Led by trained Forest School practitioners who continually reflect on their practice
Qualified practitioners, trained in child development and learning theories, facilitate sessions tailored to meet individual outcomes for each participant. Forest School training can be applied to all age groups and abilities, and can be linked to the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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on skills days was fantastic.
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