Forest School and paediatric First Aid

This course is accredited by ITC, the awarding body, and is an industry-specific, two-day (16-hour) Outdoor First Aid Course for professionals working outdoors with people of all ages.

From Forest School Leaders and Outdoor Coaches, Field Studies professionals, Outdoor Education and Adventure professionals, to DofE, Guiding and Scouting Leaders, this course is for you.

The training will take place mainly outdoors with scenarios conducted in our woodland Forest School setting.

An externally regulated course that meets Ofsted EYFS workplace requirements, this course also fulfils the Institute for Outdoor Learning Band 3 Outdoor First Aid requirements, equipping you to handle incidents in often remote, inaccessible woodland or countryside locations.

The course also covers the one-day Paediatric First Aid requirements an additional certificate for this qualification may be purchased by selecting a ticket option that includes Paediatric First Aid at the checkout stage.

Certificates, valid for three years, are awarded by ITC through Act Fast First Aid.

Sarah Walker is an experienced adult trainer, Forest School Leader, FSA Endorsed Trainer and Scout Leader with extensive experience of working with client groups of all ages in woodlands and schools. A childhood on Dartmoor and a lifetime of adventurous living have given her an understanding of the challenges and risks of taking groups to inaccessible places.

* The course will take place at Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby. The address is Sundial Cottage, London City Road, Wilby, IP21 5LT. There is limited parking at the venue so if possible, please park at Wilby Coronation Hall, on London City Road (IP21 5LE) and then walk 400m up London City Road (away from the village). We are on the left, just past ‘The Shingles’. There is a pair of mirrors opposite the entrance.

* The course starts promptly at 9am on each day. You will be met you at the entrance to the woodland. It will finish at 6pm.

* Please ensure that you are appropriately clothed for the course which will take place entirely outdoors (regardless of the weather!) We recommend:
- Long sleeved clothing top and bottom;
- Lots of warm, thin layers (even if it is a mild day);
- A waterproof outer layer, top and bottom;
- Waterproof shoes or boots;

* Please bring a pen and notebook.

* Refreshments will be provided but you will.need to bring a packed lunch and you may wish to bring water with you and your own mug.

* If you are unable to attend the session, please cancel using Eequ. Likewise, if you are going to be late, you can find my mobile number in the full details of your booking on your Eequ booking page. Please call me and let me know!

I will look forward to welcoming you to Charlotte's Wood!