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Forest School First Aid courses
Specialist two-day first aid for Forest School leaders and outdoor educators working with children.
Forest School First Aid courses across the UK. Forest School First Aid combines outdoor first aid with paediatric emergency care, aligned with the Forest School ethos. The qualification is typically 16 hours over two days and is recognised by the Forest School Association and ITC First. It suits practitioners, teachers, and volunteers leading sessions with children in woodland and outdoor settings. Typical course length is about 16 hours (often two days). Forest School leaders and outdoor educators need paediatric outdoor first aid for woodland settings with children. Browse 33 locations where providers offer forest school first aid training, or start from /near-me to find a course close to you.
Upcoming Forest School First Aid courses
Forest School First Aid
07 November 2026Long Wittenham, OX14 4QTForest School First Aid
09 November 2026Nr Bristol, BS25 5PQForest School First Aid
09 November 2026Bridgwater, TA5 1HNForest School First Aid
10 November 2026Denbigh, LL16 3ERForest School First Aid
11 November 2026Exeter, EX4 3BRForest School First Aid
12 November 2026Wrexham, LL11 2NBForest School First Aid
16 November 2026Durham, DH6 1QDForest School First Aid
16 November 2026Newcastle - Upon - Tyne, NE12 9SSForest School First Aid
16 November 2026Bingley, Bradford, BD16 1UBForest School First Aid
16 November 2026Newcastle, NE5 1DNForest School First Aid
17 November 2026Dartmoor, TQ13 9XEForest School Training Collaborative Scotland
Forest School First Aid
17 November 2026Bellahouston,, G41 4AL
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forest School First Aid?+
It is a specialist outdoor first aid qualification designed for Forest School leaders and outdoor educators working with children, combining remote incident management with paediatric first aid.
How long is the course?+
Forest School First Aid is typically 16 hours over two consecutive days, though some providers offer modular delivery.
Is it different from Outdoor First Aid?+
Yes. Forest School First Aid integrates paediatric content and Forest School context throughout, whereas standard Outdoor First Aid focuses on adult casualties in remote settings.
Who recognises Forest School First Aid?+
ITC First Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid is widely accepted. First Aid 4 Life and other providers are on the National Register of Forest School First Aid Trainers.
Do I need this for Forest School Level 3?+
Forest School training providers typically require a suitable outdoor/paediatric first aid qualification. Forest School First Aid is the most directly aligned option.
How much does it cost?+
Expect £150–£250 for a two-day public course. Schools and charities booking groups may receive discounted rates.