Level 1 Training (Introduction)

This accredited two-day course is designed to provide trainees with an introduction to the Forest School ethos and learning in the outdoors. It includes basic practical woodland skills, methods of identifying woodland species and an exploration of the importance of play, creativity and child-centered approaches in Forest School activities.

The course aims to build knowledge and confidence and it is open to trainees with little or no experience of working in the outdoors. There are no entry requirements and it is particularly well-suited to schools, nurseries and community settings looking to build the confidence of their Forest School parent, teacher and community volunteers with a short accredited course, delivered in an easy format. 

It is a blended course accredited with Open College Network West Mindlands.  It includes one day of face-to-face training at our training venue (Stave Hill Ecology Park) and one day of remote learning and portfolio development. 

Upcoming Training Dates

Course Overview

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Curriculum

Our OCNWM accredited Forest School Introduction course consists of 1 unit:

• Introduction to the Forest School Ethos and Principles
  
  

Course content for the unit is listed below.

• Acquire a basic factual knowledge of Forest School, including the procedures and ideas needed to complete well defined Forest School tasks and address simple Forest School problems
• Gain an awareness of aspects of information relevant to the Forest School ethos and practice
• Use basic cognitive and practical skills to complete well-defined routine tasks.
• Select and use relevant information. Identify whether actions have been effective.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Resources & Course Materials

As part of the training programme, you will receive course materials, ongoing tutor support and online best practice examples and inspiration. The resources will be accessible through the Student Hub on The Hive website and will include:

• A digital copy of our Training Manual (you will also receive a hard copy)
• A simple portfolio template to guide you through the short portfolio development process (digital and hard copy)
• A reading list and electronic copies of all the resources used during the course
• Support from our team throughout your training

Cost & Payment Options

The cost of the Forest School Introduction training course is £250.

We offer 3 payment options:

1. You can pay the full amount for the course by booking online below, or over the phone by calling 020 3435 6848. 
2. You can pay in 2 instalments: the first instalment is due at the time of booking, the second is due 4 weeks before the start of the course. Just call us to pay this way.
3. If you receive childcare vouchers, you are able to use them to pay for your course. Just call us to pay this way.

Contact Us

To register your interest for one of our courses, request more information or ask a question, you can call 020 3435 6848 or email team@thehive-kids.com. You can also save 5% on the cost of the course by signing up to receive our newsletter.