ITC Level 2 Forest School Leader Training

ICT Level 2 Forest School Leader Training

Learn the skills to work in a Forest School setting

The ITC Level 2 Award in Forest School Programme Support (QCF) provides learners with the skills required to support Forest School Leaders when conducting Forest School outdoor programmes and activities. It is designed to meet the needs of teachers, youth workers, students and others in providing preparation for further development and study to becoming a Forest School Leader. As well as the practical training, you will be required to complete a portfolio of coursework which you will have up to a year to complete

Our staff are friendly and experienced forest school leaders and are always on hand to help. We provide coursework support days and email/telephone support as and when you should need it to help you complete your coursework.

The course runs over 5 days. Either consecutively or 1 day a week for 5 weeks. Each day runs from 9-4.30pm

Course Cost: £660

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Topics Covered

How to look after and maintain your tools for Forest School.
How to demonstrate and risk assess your tools effectively.
How to use the tools to make something useful.
How to tie knots and lashing that will help you build an awesome forest school area.
How to put up a tarpaulin shelter.
Fire lighting and campfire cooking, including how do this safely and hygienically; as well as how to risk assess the activities.
Looking at forest management and how to reduce the impact of forest school on the natural environment
How to risk assess your area for activities.
Shelter building activities and risk assessments to do with this.

Who is the course for?

Teachers
Classroom Assistants
Early Years Settings
Childminders
Youth group leaders

What can I use the qualification for?

Completion of the practical course and required coursework qualifies you to work as a ITC Level 2 Forest School Assistant. The level 2 is equivalent to A* – C grades at GCSE. This qualification is designed for Forest School Assistants and comprises of two units that are designed to qualify a learner to become a Forest School Assistant, enabling them to take a proactive role in helping the Forest School Leader plan and deliver the Forest School programme.

Entry requirments

Trainees needs to have a DBS check, have some experience working with children and young people. A valid paediatric first aid certificate is also desirable. Trainees will also need to support a minimum of three to four Forest School sessions in order to complete their Forest School Assistant handbook.

Course Dates

Exmouth Forest School - £660

February FULLY BOOKED	Monday 15th - Friday 19th February 2021
March FULLY BOOKED	Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March 2021
June FULLY BOOKED	Tuesday 1st June - Saturday 5th June 2021
June FULLY BOOKED	Monday 14th, 21st, 28th June & 5th, 12th July 2021
August FULLY BOOKED	Monday 23rd - 27th August 2021
September	Monday 13th, 20th, 27th September & 4th, 11th October 2021
October	Monday 25th - Friday 29th October 2021

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Forest School First Aid and Paediatric First aid

First Aid training is not compulsory however is strongly recommended if you do not hold an equivalent outdoor First Aid qualification.

Forest School First Aid training covers practical skills needed by those who work with children, providing the confidence and knowledge to deal with comprehensive life-saving first aid emergencies in the outdoor environment, including first aid for adult helpers. The complementary Paediatric first aid qualification satisfies Early Years Foundation Stage practice guidance and statutory guidelines.

Both First Aid qualifications are now available with The Outdoors Group at an additional cost.

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Our Training Promise

That all staff are suitable, highly skilled and passionate with a broad range of specialist qualifications and experience
To always have a qualified first aider on site
To provide the best toilets in the woods!
To always provide the best beverages – filter coffee not instant!
To create a sense of community and that you will leave feeling inspired and positive
To continue to support you before, during and after your learning journey with us
That our training will reflect the needs of our students

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