Introduction to Forest School Principles Award (Online) Level 1
This fully subsidised short course will provide you with an awareness of Forest School principles. You will gain an insight into the ethos behind Forest School and explore a variety of activities which facilitate play and learning during sessions. You will also learn how to risk assess and manage play activities in a woodland environment.
This is an online course that can be completed from the comfort of your own home. An element of the course is to evidence that you have participated in a practical Forest School session. You can complete this by providing photo or video evidence.
We offer regular practical Forest School workshops at our Paignton Campus, which you are welcome to attend to support you in gathering your evidence. Your assessments will be submitted via our online learning platform and you will receive support and guidance from a personal tutor.
You could progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership if you successfully complete this online course.
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].
Upon successful completion of this course, there is an approved progression route to Foundation Degrees here at University Centre South Devon – part of South Devon College. Visit www.ucsd.ac.uk or email [email protected] for more information.
Course Details
- You must have a GCSE Grade 2(E) in Maths or L1 functional skills
The planning and delivery of a Forest School programme
How to navigate a woodland environment
Supporting learning and child development
Practical skills including den building, fire lighting and tool use
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
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.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
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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