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Short Training Courses
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day consecutive maximum) Community Engagement and Environmental EducationThat's being trained in how to deliver community events and environmental education not the actual events themselves; so typical courses will include how to engage the community and how to deliver on topics as diverse as storytelling to running consultation exercises. There is also training in environmental education techniques such as Earth Education workshops.
February 2012 04/02/2012 Leadership Skills for Community Groups 1 day Kings Cross, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, As part of the new Community Groups training programme, this course covers the requirements of leading enjoyable and safe practical projects. The day is designed to be both informal and fun and includes organisation and planning, tool safety, group dynamics and motivation. 04/02/2012 OCN Level 3 - Forest School Leaders Award 2 days Bury St. Edmunds, The Green Light Trust. Contact: 01284 830829, lindsay@greenlighttrust.org, www.greenlighttrust.org For those wishing to run their own Forest School. With a foundation of learning theories, practical skills and woodland management, students learn how to ensure the outdoor classroom is a safe, fun and effective place for child-centred learning. Takes places over 3 weekends plus a First Aid weekend. Cost £1000 in total 06/02/2012 OCN accredited Forest School Level 3 Practitioner Training 7 days Staffordshire, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Contact: 07971 046 820, s.arnold@staffs-wildlife.org.uk, http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/page/forest-school-training 6th –10th and 23rd & 24th February 2012. Non-residential. Practical and classroom training sessions delivered over the initial five days (6 - 10/2/12), with our qualified and experienced tutors facilitating and supporting learning. Two further “skills days” (23 & 24/2/12)develop practical skills. Assessments/coursework support carried out in own setting. 06/02/2012 Green Woodworking with Young People 1 day Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299 250513, bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk, www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk Save 10% on the full course price by booking a place 12 weeks in advance of the course date. Price includes tuition, lunch & refreshments. 07/02/2012 Whittling for Forest School Practioners 1 day Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299 250513, bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk, www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk Save 10% on the full course price by booking a place 12 weeks in advance of the course date. Price includes tuition, lunch & refreshments. 10/02/2012 Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Malham Tarn, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 10/02/2012 Introduction to Geography Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Slapton Ley, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 14/02/2012 Energy Education with Young People 1 day Manchester, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Explore & experience a wide range of ideas & tools, games & interactive activities suitable for both inside & outside the school environment, in both formal & informal settings, to educate & encourage young people in how to use energy more wisely. £114/£168 + VAT 16/02/2012 Health & Place - sustainable place making 1 day Battleby, Scottish Natural Heritage. Contact: 01738 458555, sgp@snh.gov.uk, http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A523842.pdf 16/02/2012 A Creative Approach to Environmental Education 1 day Manchester, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Combining environmental discovery with creativity, the event includes a range of innovative activities to enrich your education sessions & reinforce your message. £114/£168 + VAT 17/02/2012 Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Rhyd-y-creuau, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 17/02/2012 Introduction to Geography Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Rhyd-y-creuau, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 22/02/2012 Working with schools & communities on climate & energy 1 day London, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Explore approaches to teaching & learning about these issues & how schools might work together with the community, voluntary sector, local authorities & business to explore these challenges & opportunities in the wider context of sustainable development – & also the potential for developing practical community based responses. £114/£168 + VAT 27/02/2012 Using Interpretation to Limit Vandalism 1 day London, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn This event will encourage you to think differently about the vandal & help you develop your own anti-vandal strategy, by exploring techniques from Environmental Interpretation & the psychology behind vandalism. £114/£168 + VAT 27/02/2012 OCN Level 3 Forest School Leader Practitioner Award 5 days Maragm, Port Talbot, Forest School SNPT. Contact: 01792 368118, info@forestschoolsnpt.org.uk, www.forestschoolsnpt.org.uk This nationally recognised qualification will take 9mths to complete. Entry requirements: One of the following or equiv: Level 2 qualification working with children/young people, Teaching or Youth/ Community/Play Worker qualification, or Level 2 Forest School Practitioners Award with extensive experience of working with children & young people. Essential: A client group for practical placements.
March 2012 03/03/2012 OCN Level 1 - Introduction to Forest School 2 days Bury St. Edmunds, The Green Light Trust. Contact: 01284 830829, lindsay@greenlighttrust.org, www.greenlighttrust.org OCN Level 1 - Introduction to Forest School - the first step towards using Forest Schools' approach to learning outdoors. Develop skills, activities, and safe working practice with people who care about young people's development and the environment. 03/03/2012 Risk Assessment for Community Groups 1 day Kings Cross, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, As part of the new Community Groups training programme, this course follows on from the Leadership Skills training. Risk Assessments are a key part of a group’s responsibilities and this event will shows how to make them suitable and sufficient in easy steps. 05/03/2012 Volunteer Management 2 days Stafford, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Contact: 07971 046 820, s.arnold@staffs-wildlife.org.uk, www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk Developed through the National Wildlife Trusts by a team of experienced professionals, this course harnesses decades of commitment to quality volunteer management, development and support. Suitable for those who support, recruit and supervise volunteers, this course is an interactive and engaging look at the skills and knowledge needed to support volunteers within any organisation. 9.30-4.30. Lunch included. 06/03/2012 Working with 'Friends of…' Groups 1 day Doncaster, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn This event is designed for environmental professionals whose work involves setting up & working with ‘Friends of …’ groups, such as community forest staff, rangers, project managers, field & project officers, woodland officers, rural community council & local authority staff. £114/£168 + VAT 06/03/2012 Learning Outside the Classroom & Leading Environmental Activities 1 day Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299 250513, bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk, www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk Save 10% on the full course price by booking a place 12 weeks in advance of the course date. Price includes tuition, lunch & refreshments. 07/03/2012 Leading Guided Walks 1 day Kings Cross, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, Learn how to promote, plan and deliver an informative, successful, safe and inclusive guided walk. Discover how to identify common errors, practice how to avoid them and then design and deliver an individual guided walk at a local Nature Reserve. 07/03/2012 Running successful public events 1 day Doncaster, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Providing practical, down to earth advice for people wanting to make sure that their community event is a success. Covers issues which are common to all types of events such as planning & preparation, the health & safety of staff & people attending the event, publicity & working with contractors & artists. £114/£168 + VAT 08/03/2012 Working with Secondary Schools through the National Curriculum 1 day Manchester, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn An introduction to the National Curriculum at KS 3&4, including opportunities & requirements related to environmental education & Sustainable Development Education. Explore case studies of successful partnerships between organisations & Secondary schools linked to the National Curriculum, & see examples of resources developed to meet the needs of Secondary schools & the National Curriculum. £114/£168 + VAT 08/03/2012 Engaging black & minority ethnic groups in the outdoors 1 day Battleby, Scottish Natural Heritage. Contact: 01738 458555, sgp@snh.gov.uk, http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A523842.pdf 09/03/2012 Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Nettlecombe Court, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 16/03/2012 Creativity in the Curriculum - Outdoor Learning & Play Conference 1 day SNH, Battleby, Learning Through Landscapes. Contact: 01259 220887, training@ltl.org.uk, http://bit.ly/uwLM6Y Join some of the most creative and experienced people in the business to bring learning to life and try a range of tested approaches that will give you inspiration and ideas that you can adapt and use in your own practice. Booking essential. £150.00 non-members, £120.00 members 19/03/2012 Working with Challenging Behaviour 3 days Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299 250513, bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk, www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk Save 10% on the full course price by booking a place 12 weeks in advance of the course date. Price includes tuition, lunch & refreshments. 23/03/2012 Inspiring Young People in Environmental Activities 1 day FSC Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 26/03/2012 OCN level 3 Forest School Training 5 days Hemel Hempstead, Herts, The Box Moor Trust. Contact: 01442 253300, forestschools@boxmoortrust.org.uk, www.boxmoortrust.org.uk Hands-on learning in a wood allowing development of self confidence & achievement. Through encouragement, inspiration & positive outdoor experiences, Forest Schools involves regular visits to the woods in any weather! This course is the qualification required to lead a forest school. Suitable for those with some experience of working with children/ your client group. 30/03/2012 Introduction to Geography Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Derrygonnelly, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org,
April 2012 13/04/2012 Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Derrygonnelly, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 18/04/2012 Leadership Skills for Community Groups 1 day Railway Fields, Haringey, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, As part of the new Community Groups training programme, this course covers the requirements of leading enjoyable and safe practical projects. The day is designed to be both informal and fun and includes organisation and planning, tool safety, group dynamics and motivation. 20/04/2012 Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org,
May 2012 09/05/2012 Risk Assessment for Community Groups 1 day Railway Fields, Haringey, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, As part of the new Community Groups training programme, this course follows on from the Leadership Skills training. Risk Assessments are a key part of a group’s responsibilities and this event will show how to make them suitable and sufficient in easy steps. 12/05/2012 Using Environmental Arts & Crafts with Young People 1 day Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre, Essex, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621 862960, admin@essexwt.org.uk, http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Suitable for anyone wanting to learn & experience what arts & crafts activities the natural environment has to offer. Participants will have a practical day of making & doing to try out different arts & crafts suitable to lead with children & young people using the natural world as inspiration. 9.30 am – 3.00pm Requested Donation: £30 16/05/2012 Engaging Nature - FREE training for Children's Centre & Families Workers 1 day Folly Farm, Bristol, Wild About Plants (Plantlife) & INSPIRE BCC. Contact: debbielawrence@inspirebcc.co.uk, www.wildaboutplants.org.uk Wild About Plants is a national project led by Plantlife and funded by Natural England through Access to Nature, part of the Big Lottery’s Changing Spaces Programme. This training is for children’s centre staff who are interested in the delivering outdoor learning experiences for children and their parents. 19/05/2012 OCN Level 2 - Forest School Assistant Award 2 days Bury St. Edmunds, The Green Light Trust. Contact: 01284 830829, lindsay@greenlighttrust.org, www.greenlighttrust.org OCN Level 2 - Forest School Assistant Award - for those wishing to assist with the running of a Forest School. Develop woodland skills, create a fire-site, shelter building and an understanding of woodland ecology. Course runs over 2 weekends - 19th & 20th May, 9th & 10th June 2012 - Cost £445 19/05/2012 OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School 3 days Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea, Forest School SNPT. Contact: 01792 367118, info@forestschoolsnpt.org.uk, www.forestschoolsnpt.org.uk For people who want to learn more about Forest School & who want to volunteer at sessions, supporting a Qualified Forest School Leader. Suitable for anyone including teachers, parents, support assistants, nursery nurses, youth workers, artists, community workers, carers, workers from environmental organisations. 29/05/2012 OCN Level 2 - Forest School Assistant Award 4 days Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea, Forest School SNPT. Contact: 01792 367118, info@forestschoolsnpt.org.uk, www.forestschoolsnpt.org.uk Training aimed at people who wish to qualify as a Forest School Assistant & who will be supporting a qualified Forest School Leader. Includes Practical outdoor skills, basic woodland Management, risk assessment & Learning & Development at Forest School.
June 2012 08/06/2012 IFieldwork - Innovative Learning Using GIS, ICT and Fieldwork 3 days FSC Blencathra, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 08/06/2012 Engaging People in Environmental Activities 1 day FSC Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 09/06/2012 Leading Guided Walks 1 day Kings Cross, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, Learn how to promote, plan and deliver an informative, successful, safe and inclusive guided walk. Discover how to identify common errors, practice how to avoid them and then design and deliver an individual guided walk at a local Nature Reserve. 16/06/2012 Outdoor Fun & Exploration - Engaging Children in the Outdoors 1 day Abbotts Hall Farm, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621 862960, admin@essexwt.org.uk, http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ This morning will be an opportunity to explore how we can support our children in exploring & discovering outside with activities which will challenge & excite them. Packed with ideas for you to enjoy with your children, this morning will be a chance to relax, play & learn. 10 am – 1 pm Requested Donation: £15 25/06/2012 OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School 3 days Bishop's Wood, Caswell, Swansea, Forest School SNPT. Contact: 01792 367118, info@forestschoolsnpt.org.uk, www.forestschoolsnpt.org.uk For people who want to learn more about Forest School & who want to volunteer at sessions, supporting a Qualified Forest School Leader. Suitable for anyone including teachers, parents, support assistants, nursery nurses, youth workers, artists, community workers, carers, workers from environmental organisations.
July 2012 06/07/2012 Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Blencathra, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 14/07/2012 Leadership Skills for Community Groups 1 day Kings Cross, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, As part of the new Community Groups training programme, this course covers the requirements of leading enjoyable and safe practical projects. The day is designed to be both informal and fun and includes organisation and planning, tool safety, group dynamics and motivation.
September 2012 16/09/2012 Using Environmental Crafts with Young People 1 day FSC Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org,
October 2012 01/10/2012 Forest School Practioner - OCN Level 3 5 days The Wolseley Centre, Stafford, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Contact: 07971 046 820, s.arnold@staffs-wildlife.org.uk, www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 1st-5th and 22nd & 23rd October 2012. Non-residential. Practical and classroom training sessions delivered over the initial five days, with our qualified and experienced tutors facilitating and supporting learning. Two further “skills days” develop practical skills. Assessments/coursework support carried out in own setting.
November 2012 07/11/2012 Forest School Assistant - OCN Level 2 3 days The Wolseley Centre, Stafford, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Contact: 07971 046 820, s.arnold@staffs-wildlife.org.uk, www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk Designed for those who will support Forest School leaders, this 3 day accredited level 2 training focuses upon development of practical skills and understanding of the ethos of Forest School. Assessment takes place during the course and coursework support is available. 09/11/2012 Introduction to Geography Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers 3 days FSC Blencathra, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845 345 4071, enquiries@field-studies-council.org,
Please contact for details Become a Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning tbc Near Stirling, Learning Through Landscapes. Contact: 01259 220887, training@ltl.org.uk, http://bit.ly/mGuzlE Develop the skills & confidence to make outdoor learning a regular & effective part of your practice. See website for further details.
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