Training
All Forest School sessions must be led by a trained Forest School leader. That means a minimum Level 3 qualification on the UK Open College Network.
To date, training in Ireland has been facilitated by two Irish Organisations – Forest School Ireland working with Circle of Life Training and Down to Earth Forest School working with Huathe.
Both organisations explain their approaches below.
Irish Level 6 Certificate in Forest School Leadership validated by QQI
Two courses are due to start in June 2023 ( subject to final validation by QQI). All the information you need is HERE.
You must register your interest directly with Brigit’s Garden in Co. Galway, by 12th April, using the above link.
Due to anticipated demand for the first two courses, we will only release the opening date for applications to people on the Brigit’s Garden list. If you have any queries you can direct these to the course organiser through the webpage link above.
The IFSA is also working towards a quality assurance scheme over the coming years.
Other Forest School leaders in Ireland have obtained their qualifications directly in the UK or elsewhere.
training
forest school training in ireland
Forest School Ireland
(OCN Level 3 training)
COMING SOON:
Brigit’s Garden
(QQI – Level 6 training)
Down to Earth Forest School
&
The Nature Hub
COMING SOON:
Bridget’s Garden
(QQI – Level 6 training)
Resources
An Taisce Green Schools
CRANN Trees for Ireland
Native Woodland Trust
Leave No Trace
LEAF Ireland
Field Studies Ireland
Heritage in Schools
Forest School Association (England)
Children and Natural Alliance of Canada
Outdoor & Woodland Learning in Scotland (OWL)
Nature Days
Lasmuigh – the professional practice journal for the Outdoor Sector on the Island of Ireland