This training course is essential for anyone wishing to lead Forest School programmes in their own setting. It covers learning theory and practical skills, plus gives participants the confidence and knowledge needed to establish and deliver their own Forest School programmes. Our Forest School Leader Training is run by experienced leader and trainer, Adrian Goodhand, … Continue reading Forest school level three training.
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woodand play.
I have worked with some of these learners for a number of months now and for a while we were working on their school grounds as the return to school settled. After Easter we returned to the woods and their development and style of play has changed, obviously as we have a much richer environment. … Continue reading woodand play.
Nature connection and its importance
Need a better understanding about our connection with nature? how we can increase that connection? here is a great publication http://bit.ly/NatureConnectionHandbook connection is really important and proving across a wide range of sectors the importance to us.
QNUK L3 RQF Award Forest School & Paediatric First Aid
Friends of Elfwoods Dangstein, Dangstein Road, Petersfield GU31 5BZbooking form and further information can be found hereforms.gle/VXzjvSk3RX6JPG77AJoin us for this QNUK Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid (RQF) course is suitable for those working within Forest School or outdoor education Suitable for Forest School practitioners who may need to undertake up to 3 … Continue reading QNUK L3 RQF Award Forest School & Paediatric First Aid
Unexpected response….
a couple of days a go i posted a short video of some of the bluebells in the adjacent plot to where I have been running #forestschool for a number of years with my long term programme with children with learning needs.(https://fb.watch/cO99jt3pLe/) heres the video This week we returned to the woods for the first … Continue reading Unexpected response….
Allowing free play
Last term we had a really interesting young person who was knowledgeable of the planets and knew so very much about our solar system. They would frequently be found making the planet with mud , as here with clay, and one time with random sports balls found on the field. I spent a lot of … Continue reading Allowing free play
Activities you sometimes miss during the sessions…..
a few weeks a go, we were finding a number of bumblebee fatalities on the grounds where I was running a programme, initially we were putting them in the sunshine as it was cool spring morning but the sun was warm, but we soon realised some of these were dead, a number did fly away.
Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid
Join us for this QNUK Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid (RQF) course is suitable for those working within Forest School or outdoor education. Paediatric is now covering those up to 18 years of age. Suitable for Forest School practitioners who may need to undertake up to 3 First Aid and emergency outdoor … Continue reading Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid
Forest School in action
sometimes it just happens Last week in a session i was sat tapping nails into the log. I frequently offer this log for learners to hammer nails as a physical activity. Once I tapped I started weaving to see if anyone wanted to join. One child sat and I offered, no they replied, "I cannot … Continue reading Forest School in action
Rocket Stove
I decided to try and be a little more sustainable during my sessions with regard to hot water and rather than leaving a kettle boiling for hours and fires being kept alive all day I opted to try a rocket stove. This was instigated at the Forest School Association conference last year with a discussion … Continue reading Rocket Stove