Forest School Support Award Level 2
The Level 2 Award in Forest School Support is a great course if you wish to support Forest School sessions led by a Level 3 trained practitioner.
You will take part in practical sessions giving you the opportunity to gain, practise and demonstrate your practical skills in things like fire lighting, knot tying and den building. Practical sessions are supplemented with online lessons, activities and reading based on woodland environment and management, the role of play, maximising learning at forest school and how to successfully facilitate this.
Sessions will be taking place on Thursday afternoon throughout the year from 13:00-16:00. You are encouraged to attend at least two practical sessions and one assessment session. The theory sessions are optional, as long as you have access to the online classroom.
You will be expected to be working, or volunteering, at forest school sessions alongside a Level 3 trained leader for a minimum of three sessions.
This course will be fully subsidised for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with an exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship – please click here for more information.
Any questions regarding funding eligibility, please contact the Helpzone Team on [email protected].
Course Details
- You must have a GCSE Grade 3(D) in English
- You must have a GCSE Grade 2(E) in Maths or L1 functional skills
- You must be able to gain work experience with a Level 3 trained forest school leader for a minimum of three sessions
Session Planning and Delivery
Risk Assessments for Forest School
Woodland Structure
Tool Use
Fire Lighting
Knots
Den Building
Child Development
The Importance of Play
Course Applications
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This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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