Training Directory: Community Engagement and Environmental Education Short Courses
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 Forest Schools workshops. This section also includes courses on volunteer management and development.
26/04/2021 Train the Trainer for Ecologists 3 Days
Online via Zoom, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3sNPbCR
This unique course is specially designed for ecologists and environmental professionals and covers field as well as classroom tuition. The aim is for participants to develop their training skills towards designing and delivering courses to a professional standard of tuition.
26/04/2021 Wildlife Interpretation via Zoom 2 Days
Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bat CT6 7LQ, Wildwood Trust 01227 711471 courses@wildwoodtrust.org c-js.info/37JN344
This course will look at best practice in producing interpretation about wildlife in a range of contexts. It will be of interest to anyone communicating with the public about wildlife and will explore how you can engage visitors in different settings, such as zoos, nature reserves, parks and rewilding projects.
Cost £75
28/04/2021 LtL Professional Accreditation - Transforming Spaces 5 Days
Remote/online, Learning through Landscapes 01786 465 934 mjackson@ltl.org.uk c-js.info/2QrSamA
This course is aimed at designers with a professional qualification, such as landscape architecture, looking to work with schools. It is not about teaching you how to design, it is about looking at how to develop the skills needed to provide schools with the best possible consultation and design service.
Cost £660
30/04/2021 Learning Beyond the Classroom Level 3 1 Day
Park Farm, LE67 6PD, Park Farm Training Centre 0777585722 kate@holmsdalemanor.co.uk forestschoolcourses.co.uk
A 1 day accredited course, developed with input from the IOL and CLOtC, for those wishing to support learning beyond the constraints of a classroom- suitable for teachers, scout/guide leaders, plus those working in conservation education, field studies, NGOs. It aims to break down barriers and empower educators.
Cost £299
01/05/2021 General Forest School and outdoor learning skills day in the woods 1 Day
Park Farm, LE67 6PD, Park Farm Training Centre 0777585722 kate@holmsdalemanor.co.uk forestschoolcourses.co.uk
Opportunity to learn or refine skills include shelter building, knots, making furniture, rope ladders and swing, fire lighting, campfire cooking, species ID and more!
Cost £35
06/05/2021 Campfires & Whittling Workshops 1 Day
Rough Close Scout Activity Centre, Coventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshops looking at whittling techniques and projects, and campfire cooking experiments.
Free Course
11/05/2021 Certificate for Forest School Leaders Level 3 10 Days
Swanwick Lakes nature reserve, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust forestschool@hiwwt.org.uk c-js.info/3dFreY1
Five days of training in theory and practice to cover: Planning an Introduction to Forest School programme; Learning and development at a Forest School programme; Practical skills for a Forest School programme; The Woodland Environment; Delivery of an Introduction to Forest School programme. See our website for pre booking information and online booking through Eventbrite.
Cost £995
12/05/2021 Wild Beach Leader - Level 3 3 Days
Lowestoft, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accreditedtraining@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Led by experienced Wild Beach and Forest School Leaders, this Level 3 course, accredited by OCN West Midlands is suitable for practitioners wishing to use the beach as a learning environment. This outdoor course has 3 units covering Health and Safety, Practical skills and beach ecology
Cost £350
12/05/2021 Campfires & Whittling Workshops 1 Day
Hampton Vale Primary School, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshops looking at whittling techniques and projects, and campfire cooking experiments.
Free Course
13/05/2021 Magical & Easy Makes Workshops 1 Day
Hampton Vale Primary School, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshops exploring easy makes for the Early Years and Magical themed projects
Free Course
21/05/2021 Zero Carbon Britain: Live online – Local energy solutions 1 Day
Online, Centre for Alternative Technology 01654 704966 courses@cat.org.uk c-js.info/3tl6hbT
Explore how to set up a community or local energy project. Through expert presentations and case studies from community projects, we’ll cover why renewable and local energy models are important, which options to go for, what you need to consider and how to get the community on board.
Cost £Waged £65; low waged/concession £45
26/05/2021 Outdoor Learning Curriculum Activity Ideas 1 Day
Daventry Scout Centre, Daventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
Join us for a participatory day?s training looking at a wide range of Curriculum based Outdoor Learning Activity ideas. We?ll explore the all across the National Curriculum and give you lots of ideas to take away and use with your groups. Aimed at all all ages and abilities.
Free Course
27/05/2021 Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom Training Course 1 Day
Daventry Scout Centre, Daventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
An accredited (level 3) training course designed to show you how to make the most of Curriculum-Linked Outdoor Learning opportunities using your school grounds/local open spaces. The course will provide you with everything you need to get outside and manage your Outdoor Learning adventures.
Free Course
22/06/2021 L3 Forest School Leadership 8 Days
Bromham, Bedford, Muddy Feet 07432611008 muddyfeettraining@gmail.com
This course is for those who wish to lead Forest School programmes. This course is assessed through portfolio, practical skill assessment days, work-based assessments and peer assessment. This course normally takes 9 - 12 months to complete. Supports you to set up and deliver a Forest School programme.
Cost £950.00
22/06/2021 L2 Assist at Forest School 5 Days
Bromham, Bedford, Muddy Feet 07432611008 muddyfeettraining@gmail.com
This course is designed for those who are assisting a Forest School Leader at Forest School. You will be required to assist in the delivery of Forest School sessions to achieve your qualification so you will need to have identified a Forest School Leader who you can work with.
Cost £650.00
28/06/2021 Learning Beyond the Classroom Level 3 1 Day
Park Farm, LE67 6PD, Park Farm Training Centre 0777585722 kate@holmsdalemanor.co.uk forestschoolcourses.co.uk
A 1 day accredited course, developed with input from the IOL and CLOtC, for those wishing to support learning beyond the constraints of a classroom- suitable for teachers, scout/guide leaders, plus those working in conservation education, field studies, NGOs. It aims to break down barriers and empower educators.
Cost £299
03/07/2021 Woodland Activity Leader Training 7 Days
Findhorn, Wild things! +441309690450 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk
If you are interested in enhancing your skills to lead groups in a woodland environment, this course will provide you with the learning and knowledge you require. Woodland Activity Leader Training is an accredited outdoor learning course and an alternative to forest school training.
Cost £625
06/07/2021 Team Challenges and Games Workshop 1 Day
Forge Farm, Banbury, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshops covering team games and challenges for all ages
Free Course
07/07/2021 Quick and Easy Makes Workshop 1 Day
Forge Farm, Banbury, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshop exploring quick & easy makes for all ages
Free Course
15/07/2021 L3 Learning Support for Additional Learning needs (Outdoors) 4 Days
Oxford, Muddy Feet 07432611008 muddyfeettraining@gmail.com
Suitable for those who would like to work with children or young people with autism, mental health issues and challenging behaviour outdoors. It has key skills for education, SEN, mental health, social and youth workers, community workers, forest school leaders, scout leaders and guide leaders.
Cost £699
17/07/2021 General Forest School and outdoor learning skills day in the woods 1 Day
Park Farm, LE67 6PD, Park Farm Training Centre 0777585722 kate@holmsdalemanor.co.uk forestschoolcourses.co.uk
Opportunity to learn or refine skills include shelter building, knots, making furniture, rope ladders and swing, fire lighting, campfire cooking, species ID and more!
Cost £35
17/07/2021 Coastal Activity Leader Training 7 Days
Findhorn, Wild things! +441309690450 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk
This course is an unique alternative to Beach School which consolidates the most essential outdoor skills needed to lead your own exciting outdoor coastal sessions. CALT empowers educators with the skills, knowledge and expertise to deliver inspiring environmental education, tailored to the needs of your students, patients or clients.
Cost £625
03/08/2021 Wild Beach Leader Training Level 3 4 Days
Lee on Solent beach and Hurst Spit, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 01489 774400 ForestSchool@hiwwt.org.uk c-js.info/3tCktgm
This course will prepare you to become a Wild Beach Leader, enabling you to confidently deliver, plan and monitor all aspects of a Wild Beach programme. All our Wild Beach courses are delivered on our beautiful coasts in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by our qualified, professional staff.
Cost £410
07/08/2021 Woodland Activity Leader Training 7 Days
Findhorn, Wild things! +441309690450 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk
If you are interested in enhancing your skills to lead groups in a woodland environment, this course will provide you with the learning and knowledge you require. Woodland Activity Leader Training is an accredited outdoor learning course and an alternative to forest school training.
Cost £625
16/08/2021 Level 3 Forest School Leader 8 Days
Foxburrow Farm, Woodbridge, IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accreditedtraining@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Level 3 is designed to qualify the trainee to become a Forest School Leader,able to set up and run a Forest School programme. It covers how to facilitate groups in a learner-centred way, how to manage a Forest School site sustainably and practical skills.
Cost £950
01/09/2021 Wild Beach Leader - Level 3 3 Days
Felixstowe, Suffolk, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accreditedtraining@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Led by experienced Wild Beach and Forest School Leaders, this Level 3 course, accredited by OCN West Midlands is suitable for practitioners wishing to use the beach as a learning environment. This outdoor course has 3 units covering Health and Safety, practical skills and beach ecology.
Cost £350
15/09/2021 Outdoor Curriculum Leader Training Level 3 11 Days
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, near Fareham, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 01489 774400 ForestSchool@hiwwt.org.uk c-js.info/3tCktgm
Learning outside of the classroom offers all children and young people opportunities to learn through a series of hands-on learning experiences in school grounds and local green spaces. This Outdoor Curriculum Level 3 training enables you to develop and deliver outdoor learning sessions and programmes linked to the National Curriculum.
Cost £695
20/09/2021 Forest School Refresher & Networking Event 0.5 Day
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; An on-site event refreshing practical skills and networking
Free Course
20/09/2021 L3 Forest School Leadership 8 Days
Milton Keynes, Muddy Feet 07432611008 muddyfeettraining@gmail.com
This course is for those who wish to lead Forest School programmes. This course is assessed through portfolio, practical skill assessment days, work-based assessments and peer assessment. This course normally takes 9 - 12 months to complete. Supports you to set up and deliver a Forest School programme.
Cost £950.00
20/09/2021 L2 Assist at Forest School 5 Days
Milton Keynes, Muddy Feet 07432611008 muddyfeettraining@gmail.com
This course is designed for those who are assisting a Forest School Leader at Forest School. You will be required to assist in the delivery of Forest School sessions to achieve your qualification so you will need to have identified a Forest School Leader who you can work with.
Cost £650.00
21/09/2021 Forest School Refresher & Networking Event 0.5 Day
Rough Close Scout Activity Centre, Coventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; An on-site event refreshing practical skills and networking
Free Course
21/09/2021 Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants 4 Days
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, near Fareham, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 01489 774400 ForestSchool@hiwwt.org.uk c-js.info/3tCktgm
The Forest School Level 2 course is run on Forest School principles and will prepare you to become a Forest School Assistant. The Level 2 course will enable you to support an existing Forest School including assisting delivering, planning and monitoring all aspects of a Forest School programme.
Cost £410
22/09/2021 Forest School Refresher & Networking Event 0.5 Day
Forge Farm, Banbury, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; An on-site event refreshing practical skills and networking
Free Course
23/09/2021 Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom Training Course 1 Day
Hampton Vale Primary School, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
An accredited (level 3) training course designed to show you how to make the most of Curriculum-Linked Outdoor Learning opportunities using your school grounds/local open spaces. The course will provide you with everything you need to get outside and mana
Free Course
24/09/2021 Outdoor Learning Curriculum Activity Ideas 1 Day
Hampton Vale Primary School, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
Join us for a participatory day?s training looking at a wide range of Curriculum based Outdoor Learning Activity ideas. We?ll explore the all across the National Curriculum and give you lots of ideas to take away and use with your groups. Aimed at all all
Free Course
27/09/2021 Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom Training Course 1 Day
Rough Close Scout Activity Centre, Coventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
An accredited (level 3) training course designed to show you how to make the most of Curriculum-Linked Outdoor Learning opportunities using your school grounds/local open spaces. The course will provide you with everything you need to get outside and mana
Free Course
28/09/2021 Outdoor Learning Curriculum Activity Ideas 1 Day
Rough Close Scout Activity Centre, Coventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
Join us for a participatory day?s training looking at a wide range of Curriculum based Outdoor Learning Activity ideas. We?ll explore the all across the National Curriculum and give you lots of ideas to take away and use with your groups. Aimed at all all
Free Course
07/10/2021 Level 1 Award in Forest School Principles 2 Days
Bradfield Woods, IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accreditedtraining@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Aimed at those who are interested in learning more about the Forest School approach to learning and who would like to help out at an existing Forest School. It can also be used as a first step for those considering taking Forest School Leader training at a later date
Cost £200
07/10/2021 Level 2 - Forest School Assistant 4 (spllit over two weeks) Days
Bradfield Woods, IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accreditedtraining@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
This Level 2 accredited course is designed for individuals wishing to assist with the delivery of a forest school programme.Four days of outdoor training in theory and practice to cover units 'Supporting Learning and Development at Forest School' and 'Practical skills for the Forest school Assistant'.
Cost £400
09/10/2021 General Forest School and outdoor learning skills day in the woods 1 Day
Park Farm, LE67 6PD, Park Farm Training Centre 0777585722 kate@holmsdalemanor.co.uk forestschoolcourses.co.uk
Opportunity to learn or refine skills include shelter building, knots, making furniture, rope ladders and swing, fire lighting, campfire cooking, species ID and more!
Cost £35
09/10/2021 Woodland Activity Leader Training 7 Days
Findhorn, Wild things! +441309690450 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk
If you are interested in enhancing your skills to lead groups in a woodland environment, this course will provide you with the learning and knowledge you require. Woodland Activity Leader Training is an accredited outdoor learning course and an alternative to forest school training.
Cost £625
11/10/2021 Level 3 Certificate Forest School Leadership 10 Days
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, near Fareham, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 01489 774400 ForestSchool@hiwwt.org.uk c-js.info/3tCktgm
Delivered using the Forest School principles, this course will prepare you to become a Forest School Leader, enabling you to set up your own Forest School. All our Forest School courses are delivered on our beautiful woodland reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by our qualified, professional staff.
Cost £1115
15/11/2021 Team Challenges and Games Workshop 1 Day
Daventry Country Park, Daventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshops covering team games and challenges for all ages
Free Course
15/11/2021 L3 Learning Support for Additional Learning Needs (Outdoors) 4 Days
Milton Keynes, Muddy Feet 07432611008 muddyfeettraining@gmail.com
Suitable for those who would like to work with children or young people with autism, mental health issues and challenging behaviour outdoors. It has key skills for education, SEN, mental health, social and youth workers, community workers, forest school leaders, scout leaders and guide leaders.
Cost £699
16/11/2021 Quick and Easy Makes Workshop 1 Day
Daventry Country Park, Daventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
CPD for Forest School; Hands-on workshop exploring quick & easy makes for all ages
Free Course
17/11/2021 Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom Training Course 1 Day
Forge Farm, Cropredy, Banbury, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
An accredited (level 3) training course designed to show you how to make the most of Curriculum-Linked Outdoor Learning opportunities using your school grounds/local open spaces. The course will provide you with everything you need to get outside and mana
Free Course
18/11/2021 Outdoor Learning Curriculum Activity Ideas 1 Day
Forge Farm, Cropredy, Banbury, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk
Join us for a participatory day?s training looking at a wide range of Curriculum based Outdoor Learning Activity ideas. We?ll explore the all across the National Curriculum and give you lots of ideas to take away and use with your groups. Aimed at all all
Free Course
Various Train the Online Trainer (on demand) 2 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 c-js.info/31iHWaV
This training course will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to train other people in formal and informal situations. How to communicate and share your expertise via coaching, training courses, workshops, teaching and knowledge sharing. You can do this any time and at your own pace (on-demand course)
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