ITC First

05/10/2026

ITC First has recently developed a comprehensive range of Bushcraft Qualifications over the past few months.

Our new portfolio comprises four distinct qualifications, which can be delivered through ITC First centres.

To learn more about these qualifications, please visit https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/qsc/bushcraft/22.

If you are interested in becoming an ITC First centre to deliver our Bushcraft Qualifications, you can find out more at https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/centres or contact our office at 01429 86717 to speak with a member of our team.

25/09/2026

ITC First are all set up ahead of this weekend’s Forest School Association conference.

Just a reminder you can find Mark and Chris in the sponsor area near the main gathering tent.

We look forward to seeing you there and we hope everyone attending has a great weekend.

23/09/2026

ITC First will this weekend be in attendance at the School Association conference and we are proud to be able to sponsor this event.

You will be able to find Mark and Chris in the sponsor area near the main gathering tent.

On the stand this year we'll have information about ITC, our qualifications, a few freebies, oh... and the deck chairs are making an appearance again, just in case folk fancy chilling with a cuppa.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

22/09/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM:

ITC First is currently recruiting a skilled Finance Officer to join our team.

Learn more about this opportunity by visiting the link in the comments. 👇

25/08/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO.

ITC First is thrilled to be a part of the Forest School Association National Conference 2026 and to be able to sponsor such a great event again.

We look forward to meeting up with familiar faces and creating new relationships. We can't wait to see you there.

07/08/2026

Being an ITC First Centre has obvious benefits like being able to deliver regulated qualifications. However at ITC, we’re always working hard to support our Centres more broadly.

Approved ITC Centres also benefit from:
- Personal business support and advice
- A variety of short webinars focussing on the wider aspects of running a Centre
- A friendly and supportive team of External Quality Assurers
- The ability to influence and drive the development of qualifications
- The ability to talk to the CEO in open forums on a regular basis

Find out more below:

07/08/2026

ICYMI ⤵

ITC First are proud to share we will be sponsoring the Forest School Association National Conference 2026.

Find out more below: ⤵

🌿 Sponsor Spotlight | Thank You, ITC First

The FSA National Conference 2026 – Embers: The Power of Play simply wouldn’t be the same without the generosity and support of our sponsors.

Every sponsorship helps create something bigger than a conference. It helps us keep the event accessible and inclusive, welcome leading voices from across the sector, provide high-quality professional development, support volunteers, and strengthen the Forest School community through collaboration, research and shared learning.

Today, we’re delighted to shine a spotlight on one of our long-standing supporters, ITC First. 💚

For many years, ITC First has proudly supported both our FSA National Conferences and Regional Roadshows, demonstrating a genuine commitment to Forest School and the wider outdoor learning sector.

Mark Moore from ITC First shares:

“We support the conference because it’s the single biggest gathering of Forest School professionals in the UK. It’s probably the only event where we can have a business meeting around a campfire while drinking herbal tea or b**r, then go and have a dance. It’s an outdoor conference for outdoor people—what’s not to love?”

ITC First are an FSA Supported Awarding Organisation: all of their Centres offer Forest School qualifications recognised by the FSA and ITC First are part of the FSA-hosted Awarding Organisations Forum which periodically review and revise the suite of Forest School qualifications.

🌿 Meet Our Sponsors at Conference

New for 2026, we’re creating a dedicated Sponsorship Circle beside The Ember Hive, where delegates can meet our sponsors, make connections and discover the organisations supporting Forest School and outdoor learning.

A heartfelt thank you to ITC First for helping bring our community together and champion the future of Forest School.

🌿 Interested in becoming a conference sponsor?

If your organisation shares our passion for play, nature and outdoor learning, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

03/08/2026

Introducing our new ITC Level 3 Award in Teaching and Assessing First Aid qualifications!
Learn more and get started by visiting the link below 👇