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Community Engagement and Environmental Education
That'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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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,
Click Here for more details
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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