Forest school at Glottenham

A 2 day course in the woods

Location address: Robertsbridge
Chosen age group:

Ages: 11 - 16 years

Available tickets:
HAF ticket Free
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Funded by East Sussex County Council
Universal provision
A summary
We have been running Forest School at Glottenham for nearly 12 years, working with local schools, Home education and Scout groups and more recently with ESCC This is our fifth year of HAF provision Amongst our team we have 2 qualified level 3 forest school practitioners, a Medical herbalist, a Dr of archaeology, artists, craftspeople, science under graduates, and between us many years of environmental, conservation and outdoor learning experience. We have seen first hand how engagement with nature has a huge beneficial effect on people both young and old, and really enjoy how tech and social media quickly get forgotten as they get engrossed in what they are doing. This Easter we are offering a two day course for children aged 11-16, with 12 places available. Please book your child into BOTH days on ONE week, single day bookings will be rejected, as the activities on each day build on the previous day. Our forest school specialises in helping build confidence in children who are nervous/ shy and have anxiety problems, and we do a lot of work with children with an ASD diagnosis. Because of the location and nature of activities /tools we do not work with children with behavioural or complex needs, although we are happy to discuss separate provision that may be more suitable. If you have questions about your child's suitability please get in touch. ***This activity has been funded through the Department for Education’s (DfE) Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme and coordinated by East Sussex County Council. Fully funded places are available for young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. This eligibility criteria has been defined by the DfE. Additionally young people in several other target cohorts can attend funded places, such as those with SEND or Looked After Children (LAC). Please note, eligibility will be confirmed as part of the booking process.***
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Makaton and PECS trained
Sensory break area
Quiet spaces
Secure environment
Disability communication skills
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About your mentors
Emma Salmon
Earth based education and arts
Forest school leader, medical herbalist and multidisciplinary craftswoman. Find me down in the woods playing with Earth, Stone and Fire.
East Sussex County Council HAF Team
ESCC HAF Team
ESCC staff will run this provision
IMPORTANT INFO
We run a series of two day courses across the year, which will take place outside. Participants will need suitable warm clothing and to be able to attend and book both days for each course they attend. PLEASE BOOK BOTH DAYS OF THE COURSE and please ONLY BOOK FOR ONE BLOCK/WEEK per school holiday as the course will be repeated on subsequent weeks. Also note the age range of 11-16 years old, KS3 and KS4 only Our forest school specialises in helping build confidence in children who are nervous/ shy and have anxiety problems, and we do a lot of work with children with an ASD diagnosis. Because of the location and nature of activities /tools we do not work with children with behavioural or complex needs, although we are happy to discuss separate provision that may be more suitable. If you have questions about your child's suitability please get in touch.
Learning aims
Aim 1
to discover nature
Aim 3
to make items to take home
Aim 5
to learn through play and discovery
Aim 7
to build confidence and resilience
Aim 2
to work individually and as part of a team
Aim 4
to learn new skills
Aim 6
to cook nutritious food over the fire
Pricing information
Ticket nameHAF ticket
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Bishop's Lane, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EB
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

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Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

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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