Assisting Forest School – Level 2 Award

Qualification

Level 2 Award

Dates

2027 course: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th April 2027

Duration

4 Training days which consist of both theory and practical tasks. Plus assisting with planning and delivery of a minimum of 3 Forest Schools Sessions (usually a minimum time commitment of 3 x half a day) and completion of a portfolio (coursework). The course must be completed within six months of the start date.

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Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot, Bishop’s Wood Countryside Centre, Caswell, Swansea, SA3 3BS

Price

TBC

Booking

office@forestschoolsnpt.org.uk

Description

This four day course offers a detailed understanding of practical skills focused on the sustainable use of woodlands. It also provides a theoretical framework for planning, learning and play in a Forest School environment. The course is specifically designed for individuals to support a Level 3 Forest School Leader.

Units studied: Supporting Learning, Play and Development in the Outdoors; Sustainable Use and Management of Natural Resources; Outdoor Practical Skills; Assisting at Forest School.

Skills and understanding gained:

Understanding of theories of learning, play and development, and how they can be impacted by behaviour and supported by outdoor learning
Ability to carry out a range of practical tasks, for example using hand tools, tying knots, building shelters, and lighting campfires
Understanding of the ecology of a natural learning environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.

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

Assessment

Attend 4 training days (a mixture of theory and practical skills, which will be assessed)

Assist with the training and delivery of at least 3 Forest School sessions

Completion of a portfolio

Prerequisites

Established link with Forest School Practitioner (Forest School Leader Level 3 or above).

Aged 16 years or over.

Level 1 qualification or equivalent (1 GCSE).

Current DBS Check.

A suitable First Aid qualification is useful to complement this course (can be completed after training dates). FSSNPT offer fully accredited Outdoor First Training