ITC Level 3 Forest School Leader Training

ITC Level 3 Forest School Leader Training

Learn the skills to set up and manage a forest school setting

The ITC Level 3 Award in Forest School Programme Support (QCF) provides learners with the skills required to run and manage a forest school setting when conducting Forest School outdoor programmes and activities. It is designed to meet the needs of teachers, youth workers, students, childminders and others in providing everything required to set up a Forest School. 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: £900 (flexible payment options available)

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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.
Ideas of activities for leading your own sessions
How to plan and deliver engaging, fun, safe Forest School sessions

Who is the course for?

Teachers
Classroom Assistants
Early Years Settings
Childminders
Youth group leaders
Conservation workers
Forest School Assistants

What can I use the qualification for?

Completion of the practical course and required coursework qualifies you to work as a ITC Level 3 Forest School Leader. The Level 3 is equivalent to an A Level. This qualification is designed for Forest School Leaders and comprises of five units that are designed to qualify a learner to become a Forest School Leader, enabling them to plan and deliver a Forest School programme in their own setting.

Entry requirments

Trainees needs to have a DBS check, have some experience working with children and young people. Trainees will also need to support a minimum six Forest School sessions in order to complete their Forest School Leader coursework.

Course Dates

Exmouth Forest School - £900

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

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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

Testimonials

I would like to acknowledge just how wonderful I thought the course was that I went on.
Annie and Neil were two of the warmest, friendliest and professional trainers I’ve had the pleasure to meet. From day one they made us feel very welcome and put us at ease. They were always happy to explain anything that you might be having trouble with. Even if the questions were repetitive. Always with a smile was their approach which was reassuring for everyone. They have a rare quality of establishing a great connection with all participants from the get go. I look forward to completing the coursework and putting into action the skills we have learnt from them both.
All in all. It was a fantastic experience that I feel I have had the privilege to be part of. The woods there is a special place and you leave with special memories that will last a lifetime.

Craig Plowman, 2019
I thought the course was extremely well managed and taught. The support was fantastic and tutors was very knowledgeable indeed. If ever I needed support I got it and feedback was brilliant. I have gone on to begin full time work as a Forest School Leader which I really love. Thank you Outdoors Group for your brilliant teaching and guidance. I truly appreciate it.

Anon, 2020
Thank you so much. I have really enjoyed my time with The Outdoors Group very much. The new skills and confidence I have acquired have given me a new zest for learning so much more. I am seriously looking forward to sharing and growing in knowledge alongside the children I will teach. I found the teaching within The Outdoors Group empowering and creative, I now have a job that I am truly excited about and I have to pinch myself as it doesn’t feel real.

Tracie Carpenter, 2019