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Leading Forest School & Coastal School – Level 3 Certificate

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This course is for people who wish to become Forest School & Coastal School Leaders and/or set up their own Forest /Coastal School and is a nationally recognised qualification. We offer a unique residential experience for the second block of 3 days, with the opportunity to sleep out in a shelter you make.

Entry requirements

Essential – 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 / Coastal School Practitioner’s Award with extensive experience of working with children and young people

Outcomes

Units studied: Supporting Learning, Play and Development in the Outdoors, Observation and Evaluation of Outdoor Learning, Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Teach Outdoor Practical Skills, Forest School, Coastal School Leader

Skills and understanding gained:

        • Understanding of theories of learning, play and development, and issues that can impact on behaviour.
        • Understanding of how holistic development, self-confidence and emotional literacy are supported by outdoor learning.
        • Understanding of the ecology of a natural learning environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.
        • Ability to assess and evaluate outdoor learning programmes.
        • Ability to teach practical tasks such as the use of hand tools, tying knots, building shelters and campfire management.
        • Ability to produce all the policies, procedures and strategies required for setting up a Forest /Coastal School.
        • Understand the specific impact of weather and tides on the coastal environment.

Duration

TBC

Cost

£1100.00

It is recommended that all leaders have a Paediatric First Aid qualification which can be provided at £125 extra

Dates & Location

Spring 2019

11, 12 & 13 March at Bishops Wood Countryside Centre

8, 9 & 10 April residential at Tondu House Farm, near Bridgend

Coastal days: 8 & 9 May at Bishops Wood Countryside Centre

Tutorial date TBC

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