Forest School Taster

Registration: 9.45am

This course will provide:

• An outline of the key principles of Forest School teaching and learning and an opportunity to observe them in practice
• An overview of the benefits of Forest School provision, including the impact on children’s learning
• Quality time in the forest, as an adult, to develop an understanding of: establishing an appropriate learning space, identification and management of risk; snack time around the fire; den building; using a range of tools; and exploring a variety of suitable resources and activities
• An opportunity to observe a group of children and practitioners within Forest School routines
• An explanation of the training requirements to become a Forest School Leader
• Opportunities to ask questions
• Support to identify next steps towards Forest School provision

NB: Please be aware that these are ‘taster sessions’ only and they do not provide Forest School Leader accredited training. For more information on accredited training, please see www.forestschoolassociation.org

Target audience: SLT, EYFS Leaders and EYFS practitioners

Trainer: Emma Hall (Accredited Forest School Leader, Sandy Lane Nursery & Forest School)

Contact:

Hayley Wynne – hayley@ey2p.org or 07935 352639

Ruth Levy – ruth@ey2p.org or 07850 452626

Cost:

£150 + VAT per delegate.