Forest School Level 3 'Top Up' Training Suffolk June 2023

Course dates:

Sat 10th & Sun 11th June 2023
Fri 7th - Sun 9th July 2023

16 hour Forest School First Aid with optional Paediatric certificate:
Sat 24th & Sun 25th June or Sat 9th & Sun 10th September

Please note the training will all take place outside in our ancient woodland Frithy Wood in Lawshall, and all the necessary precautions will be put in place regarding Covid-19 following guidance from the Forest School Association.

Entry requirements:

Minimum age of 21

There is an assumption that you are either currently assisting at Forest School, or have very recent experience of doing so.

You are required to provide a copy of your Forest School Level 2 Assistant certificate and your passed Level 2 workbook.

If you have completed Level 2 training at Green Light Trust post 2016 you will need to complete a pre-course workbook prior to starting the course.

If you have completed your Level 2 with Green Light Trust prior to 2016 you may need to complete other essays in addition to that required for the post 2016 requirements, due to the Level 2 criteria being updated in that time frame.

If you have completed your Level 2 with a different provider there is an extra charge of £20 for an assessment of your completed Level 2 workbook. This will allow us to highlight any additional information you may need to hand in prior to the course. This allows us to meet Open College Network standards and for you to meet the level of the other students you will be joining on the training. 

Training delivery and assessment process:

You will attend 5 days face to face training, as opposed to 10 days on the Level 3.

You are required to attend the 16 hour Forest School First Aid weekend, if you do not have this qualification already.

From the moment our students arrive here we are modelling the Forest School ethos and possibly one of the most important elements of Forest school; How to hold a space, create a sense of belonging and community and make people feel safe, welcomed and comfortable.

Over your training you will be spending some time indoors and lots of time outdoors. There will be a balance of both. We will be having small group and whole group discussions on a range of topics. Outside we will be building on your Level 2 practical skills, going more in depth and demonstrating lots of practical uses..You will be held in a space where everyone is offered unconditional positive regard. Participants are celebrated for their uniqueness in an atmosphere of community kindness and respect.

 

Venue : The Foundry, Golden Woods, Frithy Woods

The Foundry Green Light Trust headquarters

The Foundry is a beautiful ecologically built building, warm and welcoming and is our base during training. Tea making facilities and snacks available all day.

Golden Woods was planted with love by volunteers and is an inspiring place just outside The Foundry. We will be spending time there during training.

Frithy Wood is our ‘working’ coppiced hazel ancient woodland where groups are led every day of the week on different programmes. It is a beautiful place, with badger sets, rare butterflies and flowers and is truly magical it is a 10 minute minibus drive away from The Foundry.

 

Student support:

• Contact with tutors: Contact can be made at any point by email via Lindsay in the office [email protected]
• FAQ’s page on the website
• Student only login pages on the website for access to coursework, handouts, links etc.
• 5 training days running from 9am - 5pm each day
• 16 hour Forest School First Aid weekend - 9am - 6pm each day

Application process:

Book Online

We will then contact you to confirm your booking and send information pack and course details.

Cost: 

Each day runs from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.

£785.00 per person

Plus 16 Hour Forest School First Aid (if you don't already have this) £160.00

Optional Paediatric certification in addition £180.00

Tickets:

Full Price INCLUDING FS First Aid & Paediatric - £965.00

Full Price INCLUDING FS First Aid only - £945.00

Full Price  WITHOUT First Aid - £785.00

or a DEPOSIT ticket of £100 (with or without First Aid), and we will invoice you separately for the balance depending on whether or not you require the First Aid certificate

Please ensure you click the green "CONFIRM" button at the end of the BOOKING FORM and the green "COMPLETE PURCHASE" on the following 'BASKET' page in order to COMPLETE YOUR BOOKING

If your booking has been successful and you have ticked that you are happy to receive email communications, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email please ring the office on 01284 830829 to check the status of your booking.