Forest School Assistant

If you know what Forest School is about and want to either assist a Forest School Leader or lead your own non-high risk activities yourself then this training is for you!

As a recognised NOCN centre I am able to offer a three day training course which will cover the following points:

1. Developing your danger awareness and using risk assessment
2. Safe use of fire and hand tools
3. Learning strategies and schemas for young children and people
4. Setting up a base camp
5. Introduction to the natural resources found outside

As this is a practical course, all of the instructional time is spent outside, whatever the weather. It is important that you bring a note book, something to write with and a camera. Any handouts and a reading list shall be provided during the week. You shall need to dress appropriately for the weather and bring your own lunch and drink; snacks, tea, coffee and drinking chocolate shall be provided each day.

The three days can either run in a single block or be spread out over the course of ten weeks.

Assessment is carried out through the use of practical demonstrations and a group discussion between the student(s) and myself. You must also be able to show proof of a current CRB form and valid first aid certificate e.g. ITC First Aid, 4 day- first aid at work, a relevant outdoor first aid cert... (Please contact me to see if your certificate is correct) For this course you can be 16 or over.

Upon completion of the course, all assessments and proof of relevant documents, you shall be awarded a Level 1 certificate for being a Forest School Assistant.

The cost of this course is £200 per person and covers the cost of all the days and materials used. Payment guarantees your place on the course as numbers are limited.

If you are interested in training please contact me to check when the next course is and that you are registered in time.

Forest School Leader

If you know what Forest School is about and want to run sessions yourself then this training is for you!

As a recognised NOCN centre I am able to offer an intensive training course which will teach you the following points:

1. Planning lessons appropriate to your children's needs
2. Completing risk assessments specific to the activities that will be carried out
3. Safe use of fire and hand tools
4. Learning strategies and schemas for young children and people
5. Setting up a base camp
6. Using the natural resources found outside

As this is a practical course, all of the instructional time is spent outside, whatever the weather. It is important that you bring a note book, something to write with and a camera. Handouts and a reading list shall be provided during the week. You shall need to dress appropriately for the weather and bring your own lunch and drink; snacks, tea, coffee and drinking chocolate shall be provided each day. The course consists of three evolutions: 1st 5 days instruction, Monday to Friday 2nd 1 day of practical work 3rd a visit by myself to assess you whilst working with a small group of your chosen age range
Assessment will be carried out through a combination of coursework and practical activities. You must also be able to show proof of a current CRB form and valid first aid certificate e.g. ITC First Aid, 4 day- first aid at work, a relevant outdoor first aid cert... (Please contact me to see if your certificate is correct) You also need to be 21 or over. If you do require a CRB it is possible for me to apply for one on your behalf- please contact me for more details and cost. Upon completion of the course, all assessments and proof of relevant documents, you shall be awarded a Level 3 certificate in Forest School Leadership.

The cost of this course is £550 per person and covers the cost of all the days and materials used. Payment guarantees your place on the course as numbers are limited.

If you are interested in joining the training please contact me to find out when the next course is.

Young First Aider 7-16

First Aid is a very important skill that everyone should be taught! Not only does it provide the pupils with a set of skills that have an important, real world application but it also covers sections of the science, P.E. and P.H.S.E. curriculum from Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.

Young First Aider provides a basic introduction to first aid and is accredited by the St.John Ambulance. The course teaches pupils, aged between 7-16, how to manage an incident and develop the most commonly needed first aid skills to do that.

I can deliver this course either on-site (at school, youth centre and so on) or you can chose another venue if you wish. The whole course is 6 hours along and at the end of it, after a series of skills tests, the successful pupils shall receive a certificate that is valid for three years.

Depending on the way that you want the course to be delivered to the pupils, they could cover topics such as:

• Asthma
• Bites and stings
• Bleeding (minor)
• Bleeding and shock
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Chest pains
• Choking
• Communication and casualty care
• Coping in an emergency
• Electric shock
• Fainting
• Foreign objects
• Head injuries
• Poisons
• Primary survey
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation

There are two main ways of delivering the above course content:

1. As three units either together or separate, or
2. As four thematic units either together or separate.

The cost of running the course is £160 whatever method is used to deliver it to the pupils.