Course Information

Forest School

Bridgwater College is the pioneer of the Forest School concept in the UK.

In 1993, a team from Bridgwater College visited Denmark on an exchange visit and were inspired by the encouragement the Danish schools give to outdoor activities. On their return to the UK, they set up the Forest School - the first of its kind in the UK - which has now become widely accepted across the country as a valuable mode of learning for all ages and client groups.

Bridgwater College staff go out to other areas of the UK giving training to those interested in running or participating in Forest School provision to spread the good practice of the College's Forest School nationally and internationally.

Forest School courses at Bridgwater College:
BTEC Edexcel Advanced Award in Forest School Leaders
Start date: September 2010
2 hours x 30 weeks
6.00pm - 8.00pm, plus a one weekend First Aid course and a two day Management Skills residential.
Please enquire for prices. Forest School courses at Bridgwater College:

Forest School courses at other locations:

BTEC Forest School Skills - Wiltshire
9 - 11 March 2010
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish your name to be place on the reserve list register - please contact Yvonne Riley 01278 441365.

BTEC Forest School Skills - Dorset
16 - 18 March 2010
Places available £245 per person

BTEC Forest School Skills - Jersey
16 - 18 March 2010
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish your name to be place on the reserve list register - please contact Yvonne Riley 01278 441365.

BTEC Forest School Leaders - Bristol
22 - 26 March 2010
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish your name to be place on the reserve list register - please contact Yvonne Riley 01278 441365.

BTEC Forest School Skills - Peterborough
19 - 21 April 2010
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish your name to be place on the reserve list register - please contact Yvonne Riley 01278 441365.

BTEC Forest School Leaders - Jersey
26 - 30 April 2010
£750 per person

BTEC Forest School Skills - Lambeth
11 - 14 May 2010
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish your name to be place on the reserve list register - please contact Yvonne Riley 01278 441365

BTEC Forest School Top-up - Peterborough
18-21 May 2010
£500 per person. Have you completed the skills qualification but now want to become a leader? Then this course is for you.

BTEC Forest School Skills - Bedford
25-27 May 2010
£270 per person

BTEC Forest School Skills - Wiltshire
15 - 17 June 2010
Prices to be confirmed

BTEC Forest School Skills - Jersey
22 - 24 June 2010
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish your name to be placed on the reserve register please contact Yvonne Riley on 01278 441365.

BTEC Forest School Top-up - Bristol
5 - 7 July 2010
£245 per person.

More courses coming soon - keep checking the website for updates

Prefer a course on your doorstep and are able to provide a venue? - Give us a call.
If you would like more information or to reserve a place, please call Yvonne Riley, Forest School Administrator on 01278 441365.

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