Forest School and Outdoor Learning Training in Appledore, North Devon
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We are part of the Cambium Sustainable Training network and offer a range of courses from level 1 -3, accredited by Agored Cymru, supported by the Forest School Association (FSA).
We are developing our training programme to offer a suite of outdoor learning courses. This will ensure that you find the most suitable training to meet your outdoor learning needs. We offer a supportive mentoring environment from both tutors and peers, offering accessible training over weekends, payment plans are available, and where possible we will look to offer funded training opportunities. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements further. |
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Forest School Training
The Forest School pedagogy, is nature based, child-led, holistic learning environment. Forest School incorporates an element of risk to foster social and emotional development, resilience and creativity. Forest School leaders are facilitators rather than teachers, and sessions should embrace good practice as outlined by the Forest School Association's (FSA) Six Principles of Forest School.
Forest School Training is offered at level 1 (an introductory level) to level 3 (Forest School Leader. You need to be over 18 years old for the Level 2 and 3 award and have some experience of working with children. Forest School Training dates:
Level 3 Forest School Leader Winter 2025 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th February, 8th, 9th, 29th, 30th March. £950 Level 2 Forest School Assistant Level 2 courses run alongside all our Level 3 courses. This will be 5 of the schedule days face to face training and 6 months of portfolio work. You need to be working alongside a Level 3 Practitioner. £450 |
Outdoor Learning Training
Outdoor Learning embraces any formalised learning happening outdoors, in any kind of outdoor space from a playground to a pond dip!
Training is offered from level 1 to 3, from ideas and theory of Outdoor Learning and Play, to a full Outdoor Curriculum Coordinators course. This training would be suitable for anyone working within a school setting wanting to further develop their skills and knowledge.. Outdoor Practitioners, or parents wanting to extend opportunities for outdoor learning at home. Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning Training dates:
Level 3 Co-ordinating an Outdoor Curriculum.
Level 2 Curriculum based Outdoor Learning Practitioner.
Blended Course
Study at your own pace with online content linked to learning theory. Then join us at one of our seasonal face to face session for the hands on element of the course, crammed with ideas and experiences to develop your outdoor learning practice. A chance to meet fellow practitioners and chat through the development of your portfolio. Start the online content once you have completed registration, this takes around two months before attending the face to face training day. Level 2 Curriculum based Outdoor Learning Practitioner.
Blended Course Start online content anytime then join one of our face to face sessions. Spring 2025- 15th March 2025 £450. |
Other Training
We are also offering courses and Continual Professional Development in a range of outdoor activities from campfire cooking to health and well-being. We will work with local experts to provide a range of courses. Please keep an eye on the website and Facebook page for further details.
Taster days
Forest School/Outdoor Learning Taster Days Cost is refunded if you make a price booking on Forest School or Outdoor Learning Level Training Course. Includes campfire cooked lunch and refreshments throughout the day. |
