Unit 4 – Planning a Forest School Programme

In Unit 4 of your Forest School leader course you will gain knowledge and skills to plan a Forest School programme with an understanding of the ecological impact of Forest School. In unit 4 of your Forest School portfolio you will need to show that you:

  • Understand the development of Forest School.
  • Are able to manage the ecological impact of a Forest School programme.
  • Are able to develop the underpinning documents required for a Forest School programme.
  • Are able to plan a Forest School programme in line with the Forest School ethos and principles.
Summarise the history of Forest School in the UKEvaluate 2 pieces of research on Forest School practiceExplain the process of managing risk and how it applies to Forest SchoolsDevelop a communication strategy to exchange information with other interested parties