Reframing Challenging Behaviours

This course is for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of ‘behaviour’ expressed by learners (of any age) and how working outdoors within a natural space can be a catalyst for change.
Suitable for: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, Outdoor Educators and Forest School Practitioners, Home School Educators, Play Workers.

This 3 day course will unpick theory, look at real life case studies, outdoor activities and chats round the fire! The days will be participatory and crammed full of tips, ideas, and activities that can be used in any natural setting.

The course, through discussion and activities, will include:
• What do behaviours communicate and reframing ‘challenging behaviour’ – what does anxiety,‘stressed behaviour’ and socially/ecologically engaged behaviour look like?
• The 3 C’s – Models for working with behaviour
• Why outdoors? – What needs does the natural world cater for?
• Interventions & De-escalation – ways of working with behaviours
• A 'needs – based’ approach and what needs the outdoors satisfy.
• How to work with various ‘needs’ from neuro-typical through to various ‘attachment’ needs, including ASD, sensory attachments and many other ‘labels’!
• Working with brain, body and place – how the nervous system works. Co- regulation and self -regulation - the essential body based approaches
• Self- care - Looking after ourselves
• Reviewing policy & procedures relating to behaviour and safety. Working in partnership with our client groups

If you opt for the accredited option you have the opportunity of gaining a level 3 accreditation (worth 3 credits) from the OCNWMR (please note that this option requires some assessment via discussion participation and coursework to meet assessment criteria).
The cost of the accreditation is an additional £55.