Forest School Training Level 3: Tilgate Park, Crawley (1002A37045)

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Discover skills, approaches and knowledge that underpin play based learning in a woodland setting. Dates and Timings Online Moodle (Hubken) Platform Introduction Session: Tuesday, 4th August 2026, 7-8pm Module 1: 17th-21st August 2026, 9.30am-4.30pm Module 2: 6th-8th October 2026, 9.30am - 4.30pm Location : Tilgate Park, Crawley, RH10 5PQ. In the woods near the black recreation huts what3words: direct.tidy.itself Parking / Public transport: Use Traveline to plan your journey Meeting Point : Tilgate Drive entrance next to the K2 Leisure Centre off the A23. The meeting point is the first free car park with yellow barriers on the left as you drive up Tilgate Drive Google link: 51°05'45.7"N 0°11'19.3"W - Google Maps Toilets : · Public toilets are available in the main carpark. What3words: ///call.sports.across & Google map link . We will also provide a toilet tent and handwashing facilities. Who is this course for? This training course is the nationally recognised standard of training for individuals wishing to develop, lead and manage Forest School programmes. Entry Criteria Participants should be over 21 and should hold a qualification at Level 2 or above in teaching, pre-school education, youth work or have significant experience of working with young people in the outdoors. All participants must hold a First Aid certificate by the end of the course. This can be the 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate or the 3-day First Aid at Work certificate. As part of your training and in order to complete your portfolio you will need to have a suitable site and a client group to deliver your, ‘Introduction to Forest School’ programme. This will consist of a minimum 6 two-hour sessions with the same client group. It is not vital to have this in place before the course, however it will help provide a context for your training if you are able to picture your site and have some knowledge of your client group(s). You will need to attend for the FULL duration of the course to achieve the regulated qualification. This is due to mandated contact training time requirements stipulated by the awarding body and SWT are unable to negotiate this stipulation. Course Content The Level 3 course will prepare you to plan, deliver and monitor all aspects of a Forest School programme. We will discuss up to date theories on the Forest School approach to learning, the holistic development of Forest School learners and a positive attitude to risk taking. The practical outdoor learning will include tool use and the safe lighting, management and use of a camp fire in a Forest School setting, safe use of a range of hand tools and a variety of outdoor games and activities. Also covered will be the identification of woodland flora and fauna, and the sustainable use of a woodland within the context of Forest School. The course will be run on Forest School principles, so you will see the Forest School ethos in action. Will this course lead to a nationally recognised qualification? Yes, on successful completion of the course you will gain the nationally recognised qualification Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (QCF), which was developed in collaboration with the Forest School Association (FSA) accredited by the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. We will provide: All required portfolio paperwork All tools and equipment for the outdoor tasks Course Layout Module 1 - Five consecutive days of training in theory and practice which will cover Learning and development at forest school Forest school practical skills Setting up, delivering and evaluating of a forest school programme Module 2 - Three consecutive days to further develop and assess practical skills and to discuss progress Forest School practical skills Woodland management at Forest School The course will take place outside in a woodland setting. A s upportive observation at one of six Forest School sessions to be planned and delivered by you at your setting. A coursework portfolio sh

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