Forest School Training, Newcastle, UK

Welcome to our Forest School Training page

We offer both the Level 1 Forest School Training and the Level 3 Forest School Training If you know which course you're interested in, please click on the link to find out more. 

All courses are held at our lovely site here at Scotswood Garden in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our highly experienced, knowledgeable trainers ensure that all courses are both engaging and informative. If you choose to train with us, you'll join of hundreds of like-minded people who have trained at Scotswood Garden over the years.

We also run a Forest School Alumni Network for those who have trained with us which includes a free annual get together and regular CPD workshops to enhance and develop you Forest School skills. 

For any questions about anything Forest School related, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our trainers

We have a wonderful team of staff who work on the Forest School training programmes. 

Level 1 Trainers

Kay, Alice and Juliet

Level 3 Trainers

Harriet, Kay and Alice

One of our wonderful tutors, Harriet, is recognised as an ENDORSED Forest School Trainer by the Forest School Association (FSA). Harriet is a highly experienced practitioner and the Education Manager at Scotswood Garden. Along with her colleague, Kay, she leads the Level 3 training. She also oversees everything else education-related at Scotswood Garden. Go to this page of the FSA website Find a Forest School Trainer and click on our pin to view our listing.

To find out more about the FSA, please see here: Forest School Association | What is Forest School? | Forest Schools | Nature Premium