Forest School CPD Days
Practical skills. Honest conversations. Woodland educator community.
As Forest School leaders and outdoor educators, we wear a lot of hats — facilitator, cook, negotiator, fire-lighter, business owner, community-builder.
These CPD days were born out of conversations with practitioners feeling stretched, working in isolation, or just running out of fresh ideas. I wanted to offer something practical and useful — time to upskill, share ideas, and build the kind of peer support we don’t always get day to day.
Each day includes:
A practical morning workshop to build confidence and skills in a focused area
A relaxed afternoon skillshare and networking space — bring a project, try something new, or just have a brew and chat with like-minded leaders.
Whether you come for one or both parts, the day is designed to leave you more resourced, more connected, and more confident in your work
Upcoming CPD Day - Sunday 25th January
Morning Workshop - Outdoor Cooking
A hands-on, fire-based workshop designed to build your confidence cooking outdoors with groups. We’ll explore a range of cooking methods and recipes that work well in shorter Forest School sessions — giving you practical ideas to take straight into your own practice.
You’ll cook (and taste) a variety of group-friendly dishes using:
- Dutch ovens
- Embers and coal beds
- Reflector ovens
- Suspended pots and grills
We’ll also look at:
- Fire and heat management for different cooking techniques
- Choosing the right tools and equipment for your sessions
- Low-fuss, adaptable recipes for children and mixed groups
- How to involve learners safely and meaningfully in the cooking process
All ingredients and equipment provided.
Afternoon gathering - Business Skillshare
A supportive, facilitated session for Forest School leaders and outdoor practitioners who want to explore the business side of their work — and connect with others facing similar challenges.
We’ll cover:
- Pricing your sessions with clarity and confidence
- Talking about the value of your work with families, schools and funders
- Boundaries around time, energy and expectations
- What sustainability can look like — financially and personally
- Space to ask questions, share ideas and reflect on your business journey
This is a space to talk honestly, share strategies, and think practically about how to run a values-led outdoor practice that also supports your livelihood.
Tickets
Outdoor cooking workshop 9:30-12:30
£55 early bird (until 8th December) / £60 standard
Learn fire-based cooking techniques tailored for Forest School sessions
Includes hands-on experience with Dutch ovens, embers, reflector ovens and more
Lunch and all equipment provided
Practical tips you can use with your groups straight away
Includes automatic £5 discount when booked alongside the afternoon session
Business skillshare
1:00-3:00
£10 flat rate
A friendly, informal peer space to talk pricing, confidence and sustainability
Great for anyone running sessions, working freelance, or juggling multiple roles
Bring questions, swap ideas, or just join the chat around the fire
Hot drinks and woodland company included
Includes automatic £5 discount when booked alongside the morning workshop
Book Both and Save £5
Book both sessions in one go and get £5 off at checkout
You’ll gain practical skills, fresh ideas, a warm lunch, and valuable connection with others in the field
🕒 Early bird ends Sunday 8th December – spaces limited