Adults and Children enjoying various activities in the woods

Training Programme 2011-2012

We offer the following Forest School Practitioners Courses accredited by OCN (Open College Network)

New to Forest School 'Beach Discovery' Inset day' see below.

OCN Level 1 Foundation Course

This is a hands on, fun three day course for people who want to learn more about Forest School and who want to volunteer at sessions, supporting a Qualified Forest School Leader.

Suitable for anyone including teachers, parents, support assistants, nursery nurses, youth workers, artists, community workers, carers, workers from environmental organisations. No previous experience or knowledge needed. This course covers Basic Practical skills and Learning and Development in woodlands and takes place mostly in the woods, rain, shine or even snow !

PLEASE NOTE OCN 1 does not qualify you to deliver Forest School.

DURATION:  3 day intensive, including a visit to a Forest School Session

                 at one of our many sites.

COST:        £200 (Volunteers please ask about discounted courses)

DATES:      14-16 November 2011

                26-27 May 2012 plus an extra day (volunteer only course)

                25-27 June 2012

VENUE:       Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea.

Training Booking form.

OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistants Course

This is a four day course for people wanting to qualify as a Forest School Assistant, who would be supporting a Forest School Leader. The course requires coursework to be completed in your own study time and participation in 3 Foresat school sessions.

Suitable for anyone with a Forest School OCN Level 1 and/or interest and experience of working with children and/or adults in the natural environment and who has a OCN 3 level Leader to assist.

This course covers practical skills, woodland management and learning and development in woodlands.

PLEASE NOTE that individuals must have link to a Forest School Leader in order to fulfil training requirements of assisting in 3 sessions.

DURATION: 4 day intensive, some self directed study plus the completion                 of coursework and participation in 3 Forest School sessions.

COST:       £400

DATES:      29 May - 1 June 2012

VENUE:      Margam Discovery Centre, Port Talbot.


Training Interest/Booking form.

OCN Level 3 Forest School Leaders Course

This course is for people who wish to become Forest School Leaders and/or set up their own Forest School and is a nationally recognised qualification.

Entry requirements

A client group for practical placements

AND at least a level 2 qualification working with children/young people, Teaching or Youth/ Community/Play Worker qualification

OR a level 2 Forest School Practitioner's Award with extensive experience of working with children and young people

The course includes units in Practical Skills and Woodland Management, Learning and Development and setting up a Forest School.

DURATION: 2 day First Aid qualification, 5 day intensive and 2.5 day residential/practical skills days (including an overnight stay) and assessment of practical sessions. This course will take a minimum of 9 months to complete.

COST:      £900 plus £125 First Aid Course

DATES:    5 Day intensive:     27 Feb - 2 March 2012

              First Aid Course:     Sat/Sun to be confirmed

              Practicall Skills:      18-20 April 2012.

Training Interest/Booking form.

'Play & Learning in Woodlands' Inset Day

(Early Years and KS2 children)

This is specifically for people working/living with early years and Key Stage 2 children including parents and teachers. Builds confidence in using the outdoors and direct experience of the importance of play.

Provides an extensive tool box of games, activities and tools.

Sited in beautiful woodland setting.

DURATION:         1 day

COST                £80 per person

DATES:             23 March 2012

VENUE:              Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea.

ESDGC and School Developing Grounds Inset Day

To start the process of how to plan and develop school grounds to be used
sustainably for outdoor learning and play.
To increase knowledge of practical outdoor activities to be used in school
grounds that complement key skills and curriculum requirements.

DURATION:         1 day

COST                £80 per person.

DATES:            

                       16 March 2012

VENUE:              Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea.

Beach Discovery Inset Day

This gives the teachers the confidence and knowledge of the marine eco system.To increase teachers skills in identifying plants and animals. To inspire teachears to use the beach as a learning resource.

DURATION:         1 day

COST                £80 per person.

DATES:            

                       30 March 2012

VENUE:              Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea.

Training Booking form.

 

Inset Days for whole school staff in your own grounds or at a local woodland site

This is an inspiring day for all the staff, teachers and support staff to discover for themselves the opportunities for learning in a woodland setting. There will be lots of activities that can be adapted for different stages of learning and fun team building challenges.  Can be held at a beautiful Forest School site, or tailored for your own school grounds.

COST from £550 per day, depending on staff numbers and location.
If you are interested in a day for your school CONTACT US

 

'Introduction to Forest School' Days for Adults from community groups

This is a Taster day designed for adults from community groups who are thinking of having regular Forest School sessions for their project. It is an opportunity to understand how the Forest School experience can benefit the participants and how the key workers can best support the sessions.

COST £300 approx (depending on group size)
If you are interested in one of these days CONTACT US

 

Inspirational Corporate Staff Development &
Training Days for businesses

A special day to inspire your staff, get them out of the office, face personal and team challenges and have fun. This is your chance to try lighting a fire without matches and then cook lunch on it.

COST to be arranged.
If you are interested in one of these days CONTACT US