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🌿 Forest School Training Pathway
AIM Accredited & Practical Skill-Based Courses
Hosted at Greenslate Farm, Billinge
Delivered by Beautiful New Beginnings CIC and My outdoor classroom CIC with access to online learning platform.
Hosted at Greenslate Farm, Billinge
Delivered by Beautiful New Beginnings CIC and My outdoor classroom CIC with access to online learning platform.
Join our inspiring Forest School training programme in the heart of nature. Whether you’re beginning your Forest School journey or ready to lead, we offer accredited and non-accredited courses tailored for educators, parents, and outdoor practitioners.
📍 Training Location;
Greenslate Community Farm
Greenslate Community Farm
Greenslate Rd, Billinge, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7BG
A well-equipped site with woodland, a café, and toilet facilities — ideal for immersive, hands-on learning.
✅ Onsite training at your location is available on request.
✅ Onsite training at your location is available on request.
👣 Accredited Courses
🍃 Level 1: Introduction to Forest School
- Cost: £260
- Duration: 2.5 days (in person)/half a day online.
- Award: AIM Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles
An ideal introduction to the values and principles of Forest School.
🌱 Level 2: Forest School Assistant
- Cost: £500
- Duration: 5 days in person + 15 hours guided self-study
- Award: AIM Level 2 Award in Forest School Programme Support
Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently support Forest School Leaders in session delivery.
🌳 Level 3: Forest School Leader
- Cost: £900
- Duration: 1 year
- 10 in-person training days
- Online learning and assignments
- Assessed 6-week Forest School placement (80 hours total)
- Award: AIM Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership
Lead your own Forest School programme with confidence, independence, and creativity.
🔧 Non-Accredited Outdoor Skills Package
Practical training for parents, educators, and early years practitioners
🌿 1. Outdoor Activities & Nature Crafts
- Cost: £150 | 1 Day
Learn seasonal, child-led outdoor activities and nature crafts to use in your setting.
🪓 2. Introduction to Tool Use
- Cost: £150 | 1 Day
Hands-on training in safe tool handling and supervision strategies for children.
🔥 3. Campfire Cooking & Fire Safety (AIM Accredited)
- Cost: £200 | 1 Day
Explore safe fire lighting, outdoor cooking, and fire circle management for groups.
💼 Full Skills Package
- Cost: £450 (Save £50 when booking all 3)
- Includes:
- 3 Days of Practical Training
- 4 Hours Online Learning
- Health & Safety in the Outdoors
- Risk Assessment and Dynamic Site Risk
- Forest School Ethos
- Downloadable resources
- Delivered by experienced Level 3 practitioners
- Access to WhatsApp support group for peer networking and continued learning
👥 Course Format
- Small, friendly groups (max 10 participants)
- Delivered by Forest School Leaders and qualified teachers
- Informal and inclusive learning environment
- Ongoing support after training
📆 Courses Begin September 2025
📍 Location: Greenslate Community Farm, Greenslate Rd, Billinge, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7BG
✅ Onsite training delivery available upon request
📍 Location: Greenslate Community Farm, Greenslate Rd, Billinge, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7BG
✅ Onsite training delivery available upon request
📩 For More Information:
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
🌐 To Book Your Place:
Visit: https://myoutdoorclassroom.co.uk/events
Visit: https://myoutdoorclassroom.co.uk/events
🌼 Brought to you by:
Beautiful New Beginnings CIC
&
My Outdoor Classroom CIC
Supporting children, families, and professionals through nature, wellbeing, and connection.
Beautiful New Beginnings CIC
&
My Outdoor Classroom CIC
Supporting children, families, and professionals through nature, wellbeing, and connection.
What we do.
Working in a range of woodlands
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