Forest School Practitioner Training courses, outdoor workshops, creativity courses and more from Kindling Play and Training
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Kindling delivers RQF accredited Forest Schools Practitioner Training at NOCN (One Awards) Level 1 through to Level 3. These training courses can be delivered in house f the group size is viable. All courses are facilitated by Lily Horseman, an experienced and creative trainer and Forest School practitioner. Lily has held a Level 4 Forest School Trainers award since 2009, is a director and Chair of the Forest School Association. For more information or to ask questions call Lily on 07789 723 061 (please note that texts or WhatsApp messages may not receive a quick response, phone calls will receive a faster response).
Lily has demonstrated that Kindling Forest School training meets the criteria set out by the Forest School Association and has met the Quality Assurance benchmarks.
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This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 17th – 21st October 2022 Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Download Forest School Booking Form Level 3
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
- A Second week – Consisting of 5 days for further training and benchmarking.
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week.
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (31st October – 4th November 2022) Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
The COVID19 crisis has had an impact on our ability to deliver training. The dates below are proposed but are subject to change if the venues or trainers are unavailable.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Download Forest School Booking Form Level 3
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates complete a 2 day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at own cost
- Second week – Consisting of 5 days of further training and benchmarking
Download the Forest School Practitioner Training Level 3 Flyer
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric Outdoor First Aid 2-day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has NO accommodation.
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 21st – 26th November 2022 Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Download Forest School Booking Form Level 3
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
- A Second week – Consisting of 5 days for further training and benchmarking.
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week.
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training 5th December 2022 Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Download Forest School Booking Form Level 3
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
- A Second week – Consisting of 5 days for further training and benchmarking.
Download the Forest School Practitioner Training Level 3 Flyer
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week.
*** This course is now fully booked ***
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (April 2023) Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Download Forest School Booking Form Level 3
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates complete a 2 day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at own cost
- Second week – Consisting of 5 days of further training and benchmarking
Download the Forest School Practitioner Training Level 3 Flyer
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has no accommodation, however, there are B&B’s close to the venue.
*** This course is now fully booked ***
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (W/c 8th May 2023) Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Find out more or book here (Scroll to bottom of page to book)
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
- A Second week – Consists of 5 days for further training and benchmarking.
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £150 per week.
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**This Course is Now Fully Booked**
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (w/c 5th June 2023) Cost £850 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Book Here
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
- A Second week – Consisting of 5 days for further training and benchmarking.
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £160 per week.
BOOK HERE
**This course is now fully booked, please contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list**
This Forest School training course also includes a second week of training (w/c 9th October 2023) Cost £900 includes both weeks of training, course materials, ongoing support and membership of the Forest School Association.
Please be aware that should the Covid19 legislations change, the dates and other elements of the course may be subject to change.
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF)
This course is an opportunity to explore to a higher level different approaches to using the outdoor environment in a Forest School setting and is for those who and wish to coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young people or adults.
Book Here
You will investigate how best to design and run a Forest School programme and look at how to approach and apply it safely and effectively.
This Forest School Level 3 course is aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Child Care, Teaching, or relevant experience in working with children.
The course content of this qualification is based on up-to-date research surrounding aspects of
- Holistic development
- Neuroscience
- Theories of Learning and Development
- Woodland conservation, history and management
- Wellbeing and nature connection
- Risk benefit assessments
Course Duration
- Initial training week – consisting of 5 days of training
- Portfolio work – candidates take away their portfolio to work on (For about 7 months)
- First Aid – Candidates will need to complete a 2-day ITC outdoor paediatric first aid course at their own cost (this is not provided by Kindling Play and Training, but we can recommend good providers).
- A Second week – Consisting of 5 days for further training and benchmarking.
Participants on this course will need to complete a paediatric outdoor First Aid 2 day course before completing their Forest School training. (First Aid not included in price).
*This venue has accommodation onsite at an additional cost of £200 per week.
BOOK HERE
Come and join us for a day exploring human needs!
We will respond to the needs of the group (of course we will), but we anticipate that these ingredients will form part of our time together:
– Understanding needs, their relation to our behaviours and the behaviour of our participants;
– Unmet needs and what they might look like: how do we respond appropriately, and how do we look after needs in a time of dysregulation?
– Marrying up theories with our experiences and discussing the challenges of applying them;
– The dynamics and quality of human connection;
– Working with needs in nature and woodlands: the problems and possibilities.
Who is this for? Those who work in Forest School and other participant-centred settings as well as for those who aspire to develop their practice in this area. You may be experienced in theories but are looking for time and space to share experiences with others. Or you may be new to these ideas but are excited to learn.
The course will be facilitated by Lily Horseman and Froo Signore. As Forest School practitioners and facilitators they will draw from their own rich experience of relating theories and practice. There is nothing they like more than unpicking the juicy aspects of human behaviour and how this shows up in their session delivery.
Join Lily and Jenny for a mindful day’s exploration of natural dying, printing and pigment-making in the Studio Morland and the beautiful grounds of Morland House.
Throughout the morning you will be gently guided through some simple botanical dyeing techniques. Learn how to wrap and bundle fabric and paper to steam over an open fire. Discover leaf and flower printing processes. Find simple but inspiring ways to extract natural dyes and pigments from foraged and found materials in nature.
During the afternoon there will be time to play!
You will be given the opportunity to further explore and expand on any (or all) of the processes in which ever manner you choose.
A wonderfully immersive experience where you will be encouraged to explore your creativity through colour, nature and playfulness in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Spaces are limited so please book early.
Workshop The Studio Morland, Morland, Penrith CA10 3AZ
Sunday 16th April
10-3.30 pm
Cost £45
Your Tutors are……
Lily Horseman – Forest School Practitioner and Nature connected craftsperson
Jenny Brook – Arts practitioner specialising in Textiles.
All materials included in the cost.
