Forest Kindergarten (SCQF level 7) CPD Award

Course code 97X3

What is special about this course?

This National Workplace Award is suitable for qualified early learning practitioners, early years workers, managers, teachers, third sector workers, and others who wish to organise and supervise regular off-site visits to woodland and green spaces for children in their care.

Accredited through the SQA, the award recognises the value of woodlands as an integral part of the learning process for pre-school children and covers the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to develop a forest kindergarten.

On successful completion of the course, you will develop your knowledge, skills, and confidence to plan and lead forest activities.

Special features

  • Flexible delivery using a mix of online learning and face-to-face practical experience
  • National Workplace Award accredited by the SQA

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications are required. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have some knowledge or experience in working with children in an early years setting.
  • Access to practical placement in a nursery, school or voluntary setting is also required.

 

Outdoor learning not only improves mental wellbeing and health and fitness, it can make a huge difference to children's confidence levels and their ability to risk assess while encouraging a lifelong love of the outdoors. 

Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Childcare and Early Years

Apply for Forest Kindergarten (SCQF level 7) CPD Award

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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