• Leadership and management

    Level 3 Certificate in Leading Forest School (EY520)

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    Course overview

    Eligibility: This course is open to those who would like to develop, set up and deliver Forest School Programmes and become a qualified Forest School Leader.

    Through a combination of practical outdoor learning and indoor teaching, you will explore the benefits for children as child led learners for lifelong skills and follow a person-centred approach.  The course includes 6 face-to-face training sessions, 2 skills assessment days to complete a portfolio of work, tutorial and ongoing support, in person practical work-based assessment, access to Cambium Sustainable Support Moodle with resources and information.  The course equates to 70 hours of taught time and requires, on average, a further 110 hours of self-study time.  You must attend all sessions.

    Units covered will include:

    • Supporting learning, play and development in the outdoors
    • Forest School Leader
    • Observation and evaluation of outdoor learning
    • Sustainable use of natural resources
    • Teaching outdoor practical skills 

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course you will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • An understanding of the development of Forest School.
    • Putting the Forest School principles and ethos into practice.
    • Understanding of the co-ordination required for the Forest School programme.
    • Ability to confidently deliver Forest School sessions and reflect on practice.
    • Learn and develop a range of practical skills to include fire and tools.
    • Complete 5 units to build your portfolio of work.

    Charges

    There is a charge of £899.00 per place to attend this session.

    Unfortunately, we are experiencing delays in introducing GovPay to the new Learning and Development Hub. Until this issue is resolved, payment of course fees, for all courses taking place in term 1 only, will continue to be processed through the existing arrangements.

    Payments should be made via the South Gloucestershire Council website. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.
    1.    Visit www.southglos.gov.uk
    2.    Click Pay
    3.    Click Pay online
    4.    Select Other Payments
    5.    Choose Early Years Training 
    6.    Select your course from the drop-down list and follow the instructions to complete your payment

    If you provide a valid email address when making your payment, you will receive an automated confirmation email. 

    Please note that your place on the course cannot be guaranteed until payment has been received. If payment has not been received at least fourteen days before the course start date, your booking will be cancelled.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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