Outdoor Learning Training

As members of the Cambium Network we are able to offer nationally recognised, accredited training as well as our own bespoke courses.

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Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner

Online Option

Due to the challenges facing us all at the moment and many requests from trainees, we have worked with our partner organisation, Cambium Sustainable, to bring you an online version of our popular Level 2 course.

The online version covers the same content as the face to face version but can be completed largely from your own homes and schools.

See below for details of how to book.

Face to Face Option

Each course runs over 2.5 days and is designed to equip you to take groups for outdoor learning in the grounds of your setting for further afield.

The course covers:

Outdoor Play, Loose Parts and Natural Resources
Creative Literacy, Muddy Maths and curriculum links
Keeping safe: risk assessments and risky play
Developing your outdoor space
Building confidence in Outdoor Learning

All participants will receive access to a wide range of online course materials as well as email support while you are completing your portfolio.

Level 3 Co-ordinating an Outdoor Curriculum

A three day course designed for those who would like to embed Outdoor Learning in their organisation and make this approach accessible to all.

The course covers:

Why do we do it? Look at the research behind Outdoor Learning
What do you do which is good? How to recognise your strengths and assets
Best practice for making outdoor learning a whole school strategy
Site planning and sustainable management of your own ground
A four season curriculum - planning a year round approach to Outdoor Learning
A wide range of practical activities to take away and use with your groups

Entry Qualifications Required:

Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner Qualification
At least two years experience in education, childcare, youthwork or as an Outdoor Learning Professional.

All participants will receive access to a wide range of online course materials as well as email support while you are completing your portfolio. On successful completion of your portfolio, participants are awarded a Level 3 qualification accredited by Agored Cymru.

Course Dates

Location	Date	Details
Online	1st March, 10th May, 5th July	Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner £270	Book Now
Stafford	25th - 26th March, 7th May	Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner £270	Book Now
Leeds	22nd - 23rd April, 10th June	Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner £270	Book Now
Derby	26th - 28th April	Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner £270	Book Now
Derby	26th - 30th April	Level 3 Co-ordinating an Outdoor Curriculum £595 Direct entrants who do not hold the Level 2 Outdoor Learning Practitioner qualification.	Book Now
Derby	28th - 30th April	Level 3 Co-ordinating an Outdoor Curriculum £345 Trainees who hold the Level 2 OLP or Level 3 Forest School qualifications with Agored Cymru.	Book Now

Meet the trainer

Becky is a qualified teacher and forest school leader with experience of senior leadership, teacher training and as a teaching and learning advisor.

She says: “I love having the opportunity to work with children in the forest and see the benefits that it brings to them. Freedom to explore with all their senses and to learn about the world around them as they experience it.”

Bursaries towards the cost of these courses may be available for schools or educational settings who meet the necessary criteria. If you are interested in applying for a bursary please contact teaching.trees@rfs.org.uk

About the Cambium Network www.cambiumsustainable.co.uk

The Cambium Network has trainers in many parts of the UK. We cooperate in Continuing Professional Development, standardisation of assessment and feedback, submission of work for accreditation to Agored Cymru (Formerly OCN Wales) awarding body and internal and external quality assurance.

Trainers meet regularly to discuss the latest developments, and to exchange ideas, skills and techniques and to play for the future. Most members of the Cambium Network provide services direct to schools and other bodies wishing to engage with the expanding use of Forest School, Outdoor Learning and Coastal School techniques in early years, primary and secondary education.