Forest School Training
Our Forest School Courses
Level 1 Award
Forest School Ethos and Principles
Dates Mon 12th and Tue 13th Jan 2026
Location Heaton Park, Manchester
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Our 2 day course provides learners with an introduction to the Forest School ethos, principles and outdoor learning
Level 2 Award
Forest School Assistants
Dates Mon 19th - Thu 22nd Jan 2026
Location Heaton Park, Manchester
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Our 4 day course provides learners with the skills required to assist Forest School Leaders in Forest School programmes.
Level 3 Certificate
Forest School Leaders
Dates 13th - 17th October 2025 and 5th - 9th January 2026
Location Heaton Park, Manchester
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Provides learners with the knowledge and skills to facilitate and lead Forest School programmes and outdoor learning.
Level 3 CPD
Forest School Leaders
Annual Refresher CPD
Dates Wed 14th and Thu 15th January 2026
Location Heaton Park, Manchester
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2 day Refresher CPD designed for certified Level 3 Forest School Leaders
Why train with us
Fully accredited
Accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
Experienced trainers
Experienced in delivering training, forest school and outdoor learning.
Learning through play
Experience the importance of play in forest school
Woodland venues
Learn in the beautiful woodlands of Heaton Park
Quality resources
Tailored learning resources designed to support your learning
Continued support
Online tutorials and webinars to support your learning
"In a time when school targets are pushing children and staff to breaking point this course, specifically delivered by Communitree, is so important to refocus people on what true curiosity-led education is about. I have made real connections with the people on the course, the tutors and back with the environment. Bravo Communitree."
Level 3 Learner, Oct 2021
Our trainer
Leanne Rostron
Trainer
- Forest School Leader Level 3
- Practice based play therapy Postgrad Dip.
- Therapeutic play Cert.
- Trauma-informed schools Dip.
- Nature-based practice Cert.
- Ceramic Design MA
- Contemporary Crafts BA (Hons)
- Education and Training Level 3
Leanne has over 25 years of experience in the field of natural wisdom, contemporary crafts, mindfulness and somatic movement education.
Leanne directs, leads and delivers training at CommuniTree. She is currently working towards a Masters in play therapy.
