Introduction to Forest School Day (Level 3)

An intensive, practical one-day course that gives students a forest school and outdoor learning experience, enabling them to complete a course assignment and develop their outdoor learning practice.

Course content

An exploration of childhood experience
Forest schools and outdoor learning: What’s the difference?
The six principles of Forest Schools
Risk in the outdoors: 4 assessments, risk benefits and management
Practical outdoor activities and nature engagement
Managing behaviour at Forest School (Maslow & Glasser)
Holistic development and play
Review techniques

Supports:

Access to HE (Early Years) Diploma
Unit Title – Learning & Development at a Forest School

This course will enable students to complete a 1500-word assignment covering the following:

Understand the Forest School Approach to learning and development.
Understand how a Forest School Programme can support Holistic development and learning.
Understand how a Forest School programme can contribute to aspects of children’s learning and development, including self-esteem, emotional Intelligence, confidence, independence, creativity and risk taking.
Understand the factors affecting children’s behaviour at a Forest School Programme

Timing: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Price: £42/student (minimum £504)

Includes: Expert tuition from L3 Forest School trainers, printed notes and worksheets and all equipment for practical sessions.

Available at: Bishops Wood, Preston Montford or an external venue*
*External venues subject to additional fees for transport and accommodation.