Level 3 Forest Kindergarten Training

Accredited Level 3: Local nature play

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Location address: Flo's - The Place in the Park, Oxford
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Request and Invoice £485Pay via EEQU £475
Next date: Saturday 7th Jun,
A summary
Forest Kindergarten Level 3 is for practitioners who understand the importance of playing outdoors for children, and their families, to develop healthy lifestyles, holistic well-being, and the characteristics of effective learning. Over three days, you will learn the principles and approach of Forest Kindergarten alongside the theory of how children play, learn and interact with nature. This course is designed for: All Early Years Practitioners holding or working towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent. Forest School Leaders or outdoor practitioners with a good understanding of early years practice. Level 2 Early Years practitioners (will need to be supervised by a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in a leadership role).
About your mentors
Where The Fruit Is
Transformation through nature connection
We help leaders, educators, and change-makers rediscover the joy of nature and realise their potential through training, mentoring and coaching. Our Forest School Association-endorsed trainers work alongside FSA-recognised providers to build an influential learning community that nurtures and encourages our trainees.
Sarah Walker
Forest School Trainer and Practitioner
If I'm not running Forest School out in the woods, I'm supporting others to become Forest School Leaders - What could be better than helping others to do the job I love!? After 20 years abroad teaching and teacher-training, developing educational materials and writing for publishers for speakers of other languages, I moved back to the UK, trained as a Forest School Leader and have never looked back! I bring this varied educational experience to setting up and running long-term Forest School programmes in Oxfordshire schools where I work in EYFS and primary settings, and with young people in Alternative Provision at primary and secondary level. Through Where the Fruit Is I have been involved in the continuous development of our training courses, finding ways to support learners with additional needs and writing the training course for the new Forest Kindergarten qualification. I am bilingual in Spanish, having worked and lived in Spain for many years. I speak a couple of other languages to a lesser degree and my fascination with languages continues through my work, playing with words and marvelling at how young children develop language through their experiences in nature. I am currently co-secretary and treasurer of the Ox-Bucks-Berks local Forest School Association Branch, where we organise regular skills share meetings, face to face or online.
Sarah Lawfull
Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Consultant
With a background in mainstream teaching, early years, SEND, and voluntary youth work, I have witnessed the impact of implementing Forest School's ethos and principles in every area of my life. I set up Where The Fruit Is to raise awareness of Forest School's power to build communities with and improve outcomes for invisible young people, many of whom are neurodivergent, who struggle to access education. I now collaborate with NGOs and county councils to lead local and national nature-based education projects. As co-founder of the Nature Premium campaign, I advocate for all children to have funding for regular nature-based learning experiences from 3 to 18 years as part of their education. I am an FSA-endorsed trainer, the Forest School Association Chair, a Royal Society of Arts Fellow, and a member of the Henley Centre for Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. My passion is helping people of all ages find their purpose, strengths, and joy to fulfil their potential through learning and playing in nature.
Mhairi MacGillivray-Edwards
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Training Dates
We advertise the first two dates and agree on the second pair of in-person dates with the trainees and the best times for our supportive virtual classrooms.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Prepare yourself as a practitioner to take young children to visit a green space.
Aim 3
Set boundaries with children.
Aim 5
Research the benefits of playing and learning outdoors.
Aim 7
Create your own Local Nature Play Handbook - communicating the policies and procedures.
Aim 2
Set up a suitable site.
Aim 4
Use the risk-benefit model.
Aim 6
Develop your tool kit of practical activities, games, songs, and routines for regular visits to a greenspace.
Aim 8
Have the confidence to share the local nature play approach with colleagues and caregivers.
Pricing information
Ticket nameRequest and Invoice
Price£485
Ticket namePay via EEQU
Price£475
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Where we'll be
Flo's - The Place in the Park, Rymers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3JZ
WHAT’S PROVIDED
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Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
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First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Cancellation Policy
1. Cancellation or Alteration by the Learner 1.1 The Learner must put a cancellation request in writing to WTFI. 1.2 On confirmation of the cancellation from WTFI in writing, the Learner must pay a cancellation fee at a percentage of the course fee: 50% between three months and up to 1 month before commencement of training. 100% in the final 30 days before commencement of training or once training has commenced 2. Cancellation and/or Alteration by WTFI 2.1 Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to deliver a course as scheduled, the Learner recognises that emergency plans may need to be implemented on occasion. In such circumstances, it is unreasonable for WTFI to be liable for any losses. 2.2 WTFI reserves the right to cancel a course. 2.3 Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to run a course as planned, there may be occasions, such as extreme weather or staff illness, that force cancellation. In this unlikely event, the Learner will be transferred to another course of equal value.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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