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Hi, I’m Jackie!

I’m one of the UK’s leading forest school trainers and outdoor learning experts.

I first heard about forest school when I was training as a primary school teacher, more than a decade ago. I found the education system to be outdated, full of pointless tasks and, quite frankly, joyless. Forest school sounded amazing!

So I trained as a forest school leader, started my own forest school and I’ve never looked back. I spent three years working for many of Bristol's green institutions including the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project, Bristol Zoo and Wild Place. I began training others through the Forest of Avon Trust, whilst also being a founder of The Hawthorn Project, a weekly outdoor project for women in recovery. I've also found time to complete a PGDip in Education and to train as a Montessori practitioner.

In forest school I found my element, the thing that spoke to my soul and that this was where I could really make a difference to both people and planet. It gave me the freedom to teach how I wanted and to create a job I love. After years of practising, I can now share that passion and experience with you, all at your own pace and in your own time.

 

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  • The qualification is £1,100 if you go for the 100% Online option, or £1,350 if you opt to join a workshop too. You can pay in full or you can choose to pay in instalments at checkout

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  • Yes! I’ve spent a lot of time adding information to the course to suit people from all over the world. I will help you to adapt your practice to suit the culture and the climate that you work in.

  • Yes! If you complete your portfolio (fancy word for coursework) to the required standard then you will be a qualified forest school leader.