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Forest Schools and outdoor learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online course for childcare practitioners and teaching staff

Provided by Laser Learning

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
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Overview

This short course explores outdoor learning in a local woodland or natural environment with trees.

Learn about the benefits of outdoor learning, principles of Forest School, hazards in the outdoor environment, activities that work well in a woodland setting, and woodland flora and fauna.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will learn about the history of Forest School, the ethos, principles, and good practice
  • You will learn about some of the important benefits of Forest School, and outdoor learning in general
  • You will be aware of the risks and hazards involved in planning and delivering outdoor learning sessions in the natural environment
  • You will reflect on how outdoor sessions in natural environments could support child development

Advantages of this course

  • Being at one with nature has been shown to protect the psychological wellbeing of children. This course considers this, and additional benefits of outdoor learning, on the healthy development of children.
  • This course asks you to think about the importance of reasonable risk-taking for children, and the conflict that can sometimes arise between the curiosity of children and the protective instinct of adults. This course contains reading text on risks and hazards to be mindful of when planning and delivering outdoor learning sessions.
  • If you are keen to deliver an outdoor activity in a woodland yourself, there is a recommended kit list and presentation on ‘understanding woodlands’ that will help. Please be aware, only qualified Forest School Leaders can deliver Forest School sessions. This course does not qualify you for working as a Forest School Leader.
  • Additional activities about the woodland environment, ecological impact, and fauna and flora, encourage you to reflect on your learning
  • There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information, book suggestions, and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

Early years practitioners, teaching staff, and people looking for an insight into the ethos of forest schools

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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Provider

Laser Learning

Laser Short Courses are flexible, self-guided bursts of e-learning designed to support your Continuous Professional Development or help you land that dream job.

Our short courses are written by industry professionals with an expertise in the subject and a wealth of knowledge to share. They are designed to be simple and easy to navigate, and are accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a computer, mobile, or tablet.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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