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Training Directory: Community Engagement and Environmental Education Short Courses

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Community Engagement and Environmental Education  - Short Training 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.

05/06/2023 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, Leicester, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

Free Course

05/06/2023 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, Leicester, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Free Course

09/06/2023 Woodland Activity Leader Training Practical 3 Days

Findhorn Village Centre, Wild Things 01309 690450 training@wild-things.org.uk wild-things.org.uk/

Once you have completed the theory part of this course online finish the qualification with this 3 day practical to gain the full accredited qualification. Please note, you need to have completed the Woodland Activity Leader Training theory before moving onto the practical.

Cost £425

12/06/2023 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days

Forge Farm, Cropredy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Free Course

12/06/2023 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days

Forge Farm, Cropredy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

Free Course

06/07/2023 Introduction to Forest School 1 Day

Shorne Woods Country Park, Kent Country Parks 03000 413500 outdoorlearn01@kent.gov.uk c-js.info/3BlPHi4

You will be introduced to the foundations of forest school, participate in bushcraft activities and enjoy discussions around the campfire. This course is specifically designed for people who are considering undertaking their Forest School training and will leave you feeling enthused and excited for the future.

Cost £100

08/07/2023 Woodland Activity Leader Training 7 Days

Findhorn Village Centre, Wild Things 01309 690450 training@wild-things.org.uk 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

12/07/2023 Forest School Level 3 CPD/Refresher - 1 day course 1 Day

Trosley Country Park, Kent Country Parks 03000413500 outdoorlearn01@kent.gov.uk c-js.info/3BDY4FT

Perfect for those who have completed their Level 3 Forest School Training course and would like to advance their skills and knowledge.

Cost £120

22/07/2023 Coastal Activity Leader Training 7 Days

Findhorn Village Centre, Wild Things 01309 690450 training@wild-things.org.uk wild-things.org.uk/

If you are interested in enhancing your skills to lead groups in a coastal environment, this course will provide you with the learning and knowledge you require. Coastal Activity Leader Training is an accredited outdoor learning course and an alternative to beach school.

Cost £625

01/08/2023 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)

05/08/2023 Woodland Activity Leader Training 7 Days

Findhorn Village Centre, Wild Things 01309 690450 training@wild-things.org.uk 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

07/08/2023 Level 3 Forest School 9 Days

Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/cpd

A nine day course certified by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group aimed at individuals who wish to lead a Forest School programme.

Cost £1000

30/08/2023 Wild Beach Leader - Level 3 3 Days

Lowestoft Beach, Kensington Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DG, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/cpd

A three day accredited course providing teachers, support staff, outdoor educators and youth group leaders with the skills and confidence to make the most out of our beaches.

Cost £400

02/09/2023 Applied Woodland Management for the outdoor Classroom 1 Day

Near Bathgate, TCV Scotland +447483045704 t.burden@tcv.org.uk c-js.info/3N9djNl

This course is aimed at teachers, childcare practitioners, youth workers and anyone else who is, or is planning to take groups into the woods and would like to make a positive contribution to how the wood is managed.

Cost £75

08/09/2023 Woodland Activity Leader Training Practical 3 Days

Findhorn Village Centre, Wild Things 01309 690450 training@wild-things.org.uk wild-things.org.uk/

Once you have completed the theory part of this course online finish the qualification with this 3 day practical to gain the full accredited qualification. Please note, you need to have completed the Woodland Activity Leader Training theory before moving onto the practical.

Cost £425

20/09/2023 Level 2 - Leader in Outdoor Learning 3 Days

Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2HX, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/cpd

A 3 day AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group accredited training course is an exciting opportunity to learn from our highly experienced outdoor tutors. You will use primary curriculum linked activities to help you become a Leader in Outdoor Learning (Level 2).

Cost £380

20/09/2023 Level 3 Certificate - Leading Forest School 8 Days

Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough, Nene Park Trust 01733 234193 anna.thompson@neneparktrust.org.uk c-js.info/3IPwxWa

This Forest School Leader training is designed for those who would like to set up and run a forest school programme. The course involves eight days of training, including theory and practical sessions. All of our training takes place in person at Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Cost £950

25/09/2023 Level 2 Forest School 4 Days

Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/cpd

A 4 day course certified by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group for people who wish to assist with the delivery of a Forest School programme.

Cost £450

25/09/2023 CPD for Forest School; Whittling & Easy Makes 1 Day

Daventry Country Park, Daventry, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

A day in the woods working through a variety of whittling projects and techniques. We'll create some simple 'makes' using Forest School tools which can easily be re-created with your Forest School groups

Free Course

26/09/2023 CPD for Forest School; All Things String 1 Day

Forge Farm, Cropredy, Nr Banbury, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

String, rope, cord, wool, cordage; loads of options, loads of activity ideas to delve into; from simple craft activities to larger scale constructions. Come and collect a range of ideas to take back to your Forest School.

Free Course

27/09/2023 CPD for Forest School; All Things String 1 Day

West Raven Community Garden, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

String, rope, cord, wool, cordage; loads of options, loads of activity ideas to delve into; from simple craft activities to larger scale constructions. Come and collect a range of ideas to take back to your Forest School.

Free Course

28/09/2023 CPD for Forest School; Whittling & Easy Makes 1 Day

Rough Close Scout Activity Campsite, Coventry, Warwickshire, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

A day in the woods working through a variety of whittling projects and techniques. We'll create some simple 'makes' using Forest School tools which can easily be re-created with your Forest School groups

Free Course

29/09/2023 Learning Beyond the Classroom (Level 3) Training Course 1 Day

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, Leicester, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

An accredited training course exploring curriculum-based outdoor learning. Designed to boost confidence and cover all aspects of successfully managing outdoor learning.

Free Course

02/10/2023 Level 1 Forest School 2 Days

Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/cpd

A 2 day course certified by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group aimed at those interested in learning more about Forest School ethos.

Cost £250

02/10/2023 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days

Archway House West Woodlands, Kings Clipstone, Mansfield Nottinghamshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Free Course

02/10/2023 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days

Archway House West Woodlands, Kings Clipstone, Mansfield Nottinghamshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

Free Course

02/10/2023 L2 Forest School Assisting 5 Days

Milton Keynes, Muddy Feet Training 07778 928720 office@muddyfeettraining.co.uk c-js.info/3mtsOoY

This course is designed for those who are assisting (only) at a Forest School. This is a Level 2 OCN (QCF) course accredited by Agored Cymru. This course is assessed through a portfolio and peer assessment and normally takes 6 months to complete.

Cost £650 +VAT

02/10/2023 L3 Forest School Leadership 8 Days

Milton Keynes, Muddy Feet Training 07778928720 office@muddyfeettraining.co.uk c-js.info/3mtsOoY

This 8-day course is for those who wish to lead Forest School programmes and is a Level 3 OCN (QCF) course accredited by Agored Cymru. The course is assessed through portfolio, practical skill assessment days, work-based assessments and peer assessment. This course normally takes 9 – 12 months to complete.

Cost £950 +VAT

04/10/2023 NOCN Level 3 Forest School Leader 10 Days

Margrove Heritage Centre and Saltburn, Tees Valley Wildlife Trust / North Yorkshire Forest Schools Training 07814791671 information@forestschooltraining.com c-js.info/34O24Xh

The NOCN Level 3 Forest School qualification is designed for learners who will be leading groups in a Forest school programme. The focus of the course is to give the knowledge, skills and development required for facilitating learning using the Forest School approach.

Cost £950

07/10/2023 Woodland Activity Leader Training 7 Days

Findhorn Village Centre, Wild Things 01309 690450 training@wild-things.org.uk 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

09/10/2023 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days

West Raven Community Garden, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard?needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

Free Course

09/10/2023 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days

West Raven Community Garden, Peterborough, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Free Course

16/10/2023 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days

Daventry Country Park, Daventry, Northamptonshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Free Course

16/10/2023 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days

Daventry Country Park, Daventry, Northamptonshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

Free Course

11/11/2023 The Art of Rewilding Guiding / Guide Training 6 Days

Glen Feshie, Cairngorms, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/3HDsD1N

The scale and success of rewilding relies on changing the way we relate to the landscapes we live in, and the species that share our space. Enabling such a shift in mindset rests with the ability to bring rewilding to life and make it relevant to people’s everyday experiences.

Cost £1195

16/11/2023 Learning Beyond the Classroom (Level 3) Training Course 1 Day

Forge Farm, Cropredy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

An accredited training course exploring curriculum-based outdoor learning. Designed to boost confidence and cover all aspects of successfully managing outdoor learning.

Free Course

17/11/2023 Learning Beyond the Classroom (Level 3) Training Course 1 Day

Rough Close Scout Activity Campsite, Coventry, Warwickshire, Forge Learning sarah@forge-learning.co.uk www.forge-learning.co.uk/

An accredited training course exploring curriculum-based outdoor learning. Designed to boost confidence and cover all aspects of successfully managing outdoor learning.

Free Course

18/11/2023 The Art of Rewilding Storytelling / Communications Training 6 Days

Glen Feshie, Cairngorms, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/416OZiO

Rewilding relies on changing the way we perceive and relate to the landscapes we live in, and the species that share our space. This course will explore the social and cultural barriers to rewilding, and the techniques to effectively communicate the complex messages associated with the restoration of living systems.

Cost £1195

04/03/2024 Level 3 Certificate in Leading Forest School 8 Days

Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough, Nene Park Trust 01733 234193 anna.thompson@neneparktrust.org.uk c-js.info/3IPwxWa

This training is designed for those who would like to run a forest school programme. The theory elements will be delivered in the comfortable surroundings of the Lakeside Meeting Room, while the practical skills sessions will take place outdoors in our dedicated Forest School site.

Cost £950

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)

If you are interested in any of the courses detailed please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address and remember to mention that you saw the listing in CJS Training Directory. For all courses assume that booking is required and a fee may be applicable.

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