ICT Level 2 Forest School Leader Training
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
Course Dates
| February FULLY BOOKED | Monday 15th - Friday 19th February 2021 |
| March FULLY BOOKED | Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March 2021 |
| June | Tuesday 1st June - Saturday 5th June 2021 |
| June | Monday 14th, 21st, 28th June & 5th, 12th July 2021 |
| August | Monday 23rd - 27th August 2021 |
| September | Monday 13th, 20th, 27th September & 4th, 11th October 2021 |
| October | Monday 25th - Friday 29th October 2021 |
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.
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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