Forest School Awards – general application form

A fantastic opportunity for schools and nurseries across Northern Ireland to receive Forest School Leader Level 3 training and accreditation, Forest School Starter Kit bag and official NIFSA plaque all absolutely free of charge in 2024/25 academic year.

Not available for organisations that are already qualified Forest Schools. Mid-Ulster District Council have already committed funding for 2024/25. 

Please use this link to go to the NIFSA “Forest School” page to find out what is involved in becoming an official NIFSA Forest School and to also find out what you will receive if you are successful – Premium Package – Forest School • Forest Schools in Northern Ireland (forestschoolsni.com)

If you have decided the timing and conditions are right for your setting please click on the link below for the “General Forest School Awards application form” to download the General Forest Schools Awards Application Form. Once completed, upload and submit your form and somebody from NIFSA will be in touch shortly. This could take up to 4 weeks as demand is always very high.

 

Click on the link below- to download the General Forest School Awards application form

Forest School Awards Ards and North Down Borough Council Application

Upload your General Forest School Awards application via the icon below.

 

This is a competitive process and submitted applications are not guaranteed of success.

Thank you to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and participating Councils for their continued support.