Introduction to Forest School Day (Level 6)

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
• Site practice and activities
• Managing behaviour at Forest School (Maslow & Glasser)
• Forest school fires practical
• Holistic development
• Forest School Training pathways
• Review techniques

Supports:

BA Module in Outdoor Learning – Forest Schools (Level 6)

This course will help students:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how children explore the outdoor environment within UK Early Years settings and with their families.
• Critically examine concepts of sustainability and global environmental issues that may influence and impact children’s engagement with outdoor provision.
• Evaluate how children’s experiences in the natural world may contribute to knowledge and understanding of global environmental issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of the natural environment in learning and development.

Timing: 9.30am – 4pm

Price: £50/student (minimum £600)

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.