ACCREDITED FOREST SCHOOL LEVEL 3 TRAINING & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

ACCREDITED FOREST SCHOOL LEVEL 3 TRAINING & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Our mission is to achieve Forest School excellence by empowering educators and caregivers to embrace nature, fostering a deeper connection with the environment through our truly unique & immersive training that will transform Outdoor Learning & Forest School in your setting.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course unlocks the potential in your team members.  Those who perhaps already possess a passion for the outdoors & outdoor approaches.  We believe that training the existing & passionate staff within your setting gives space for a team that, through our training & mentorship, become accountable, fulfilled & energised to innovate & lead excellent Forest School programs.

Our SPARC Training & Mentorship Program will allow Headteachers & Senior Leaders to create a outdoor environment that is educationally progressive, results-focussed & promotes a high-performance culture in every setting.

SPARC! OUR UNIQUE TRAINING & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

We offer a unique and comprehensive training & mentorship program, that not only qualifies participants but provides hands-on mentorship program that nurtures learners through their qualifying portfolio but mentors them in the planning & delivery of your Forest School program in-setting throughout 4 seasons. 

Our approach is unique through its course delivery and post qualifying mentorship program.  Our copyright-pending SPARC approach encompasses the 6 Forest School Principles & our mentorship together in synergy to reveal your team & settings true potential.

OUR QUALIFICATION

Each learner will achieve a nationally recognised, accredited Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification (AIM). This will enable your setting to run a fully-functional Forest School within your setting, with the ability to access the correct insurance to support your sessions.  This qualification (AIM) has been developed with the support of the Forest School Assosiation & specialists in Forest School delivery and training. 

10 in-person training days that take place on Sundays across the year.

This seasonal structure gives learners hands-on experience across weather conditions, outdoor environments and shifting group dynamics.  It allows time to absorb, reflect, apply & return with questions throughout the year.

OUR INTEGRATED MENTORSHIP PACKAGE

Placement Access. Each individual will access the groups of participants needed to plan, deliver & evidence sessions to fall inline with portfolio expectations & further program delivery. This is required to be a group of 6-8 children in site suitable for delivering Forest School sessions.  Each learner is required to deliver six 2-hour Forest School sessions with the same group.  We support learners in accommodating these requirements within one of our partnership schools with their tutor alongside them throughout the entirety of each session.  This approach provides a nurturing formative assessment style, improved results & more confident, able team members & allows 100% portfolio completion success in a timely manner, readying your setting to deliver Forest School sessions.

Initial Site Visit. Each setting will be offered a site visit from their tutor, which takes the form of a supportive consultation which may include: site design, areas of challenge or curiosity & program initiation.  These initial site visits are comprehensive to each setting.

AFTER COURSE COMPLETION

We truly believe that what sets us apart from other training providers is our nurturing & supportive approach to not only qualifying as a Forest School Leader but what happens afterwards.  

A Typical Forest School Training Course:

Typical Forest School training providers may down-tools after the initial face-to-face elements of the course are complete, with portfolio completion relying on the individuals own steam, time & access.  They do not provide any after-care to their course with their learners left to navigate the world of Forest School alone with no support.  The impact of this is huge!  This approach to qualifying negatively affects many outcomes.  Your return on investment, the quality of teaching & learning, the engagement of learners & leaders, program longevity & staff retention.

OUR course:

Every learner/setting will receive:

1 Year of 'Learning Cabin' Access. Our 'Learning Cabin' is a monthly online training & support room dedicated to individual cohorts & lead by the tutor.  It allows opportunity for community & connection, while building confidence.  In our Learning Cabin, learners have the opportunity to ask questions to their tutor that can assist with addressing any areas of challenge or curiosity.

6 Days In-Setting Forest School Workshops.  Your tutor will visit your site for 1 x day per 1/2 term for a full academic year, to deliver Forest School Sessions with your qualifying team members, providing them with an in-built CPD program that enhances excellent Forest School practice in their own environment.

1 off-site CPD Day.  Your learner or group of learners will receive a CPD day at our flagship Forest School Site BB12 during the year following course completion.  The content of this thematic day will derive from Learning Cabin discussion, industry updates & emerging approaches.  These CPD days will usually be delivered by your tutor, however can be supplemented with outside practitioners, competent in a specialized area of Forest School if it will have benefit to the learners.

INVESTMENT: 1 TEAM MEMBER £999.00