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

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

NB the new Outdoor Learning Qualification Pathways allow the completion of a Certificate in Leading Forest School AND Coastal School  – ask for details.

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, 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 Coastal School.
• Understand the specific impact of weather and tides on the coastal environment.