Herefordshire focused Forest Schools information and resources.

Where can I access Forest School Practitioner and/or CPD Training?

 

Rooted Forest School
Rooted Forest School
Tel: 07891 173950
Email: [email protected] 
Web: www.rootedforestschool.co.uk
More info:A Herefordshire based Forest School, training and outdoor education organisation run by Sam Goddard.

We deliver accredited Forest School and Outdoor Learning training at Levels 1, 2 and 3. We run our training from inspiring venues across the Midlands and to offer students a personalised service, supporting them through the whole process of their training.

We also offer short one day courses and inset days for schools looking to develop their Outdoor Learning and Forest School provision.



Cambium Sustainable Ltd.
Mob: 07891 173 950
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cambiumsustainable.co.uk
More info:

  • Accredited Outdoor Learning Training at L2 & Level 3
  • Forest School Training at Levels 1,2 & 3
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Short courses
  • INSET training
  • Grounds design & consultation
  • Level 4 Train the Trainer qualifications

Story Play
Carol Graham Story Play Grange Court, Leominster
Tel:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.storyplaytraining.co.uk
More info: Story Play delivers high quality enrichment programmes for children and their families. The holistic sessions explore stories, storytelling and storymaking with a range of colourful and engaging arts-based activities and there are also workshops for educators and parents. These programmes are designed by Carol Florence Graham, a professional storyteller, writer and Forest School Leader. Arts Connect West Midlands has recently awarded Story Play a research and development grant and this will enable Story Play to develop new programmes at Grange Court in Leominster (www.grangecourt.org). Story Play is also keen to develop projects with partners in other settings (especially in Forest Schools) and welcomes enquiries from interested preschools, schools or community groups.


Moors Wood Forest School

Moors Wood, Aylton, Ledbury, Hr8 2QH
Tel: 07951 407 872
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.moorswood.org
More info:
Moors Wood is a small (3 acres) woodland owned and managed by Sarah and Ian Blenkinsop as a private nature reserve and as a sustainably managed source of various wood products.
Sarah is a freelance Environmental Educator, Lecturer and Forest School Leader.
At Moors Wood we offer Forest School, Fun in the Woods,  play and storytelling  sessions and eco themed parties for children. We also offer training courses for adults covering a wide variety of topics (food preservation, waste minimization, organic gardening, composting, natural/recycled craft skills, lotion and potion making, keeping chickens). These courses  can be tailored for children, as required. We also run CPD courses for outdoor educators to brush up on their skills or learn new ones.
Any of the above can also be delivered at your setting and Sarah is also available to give talks to groups on any of the above topics.
Follow the links to find out more about what is on offer.

Slava Elcock – Admin Assistant
Bishops Wood Centre – “educating for a sustainable future” Crossway Green, Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 9SE
Tel: 01299 250513 ext 217 Fax: 01299 250131
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Archimedes Forest Schools Sheffield Technology Parks Cooper Buildings Arundel Street Sheffield S1 2NS
Tel: +44(0)114 22 11 811
Fax: +44(0)114 22 11 806
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.forestschools.com