Training & Resources

As both a Primary School teacher and Forest School leader, I am passionate about the way children are educated, and how they learn about and experience the world around them.


I firmly believe that the ethos of Forest School is entirely transferable to the non-woodland settings of everyday classroom practice.


The key elements which enable successful learning in Forest School settings can be applied to teaching any subject to any age of learner.


Bluebell Bushcraft can also provide teacher training on a variety of outdoor learning practices, as well as assist in the development of a productive outdoor learning environment.


Consultancy fees are:

£199 per day (not including travel costs) - INSET Training

£49.90 per hour for development projects



N.B. INSET and teacher training will not result in a formal "Forest School" qualification. The training we offer is on how to incorporate outdoor learning ethea into classroom settings, and how to develop and extend curriculae learning through access to outdoor learning environments.


For Accredited Training, please see below:

- Course fee: £850.00


- Training dates are typically in the February half term and summer holidays

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