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unit1 Forest School Coursework

 

 

Principles and holistic approach to learning and development
1.1 Theories of learning and development and their relevance to Forest School
1.1 Key principles of Forest School
1.1 Examples of Forest School encouraging:
* Self Esteem (internal)
* Confidence (external)
* Emotional Intelligence
* Resilience
* Spiritual Development
* Creativity
* Independent Learning
1.1 Key characteristics of play
1.1 Integrating play and choice into Forest School sessions
1.1 Summarise factors affecting behaviour, their impact on learning and development and ways of encouraging appropriate behaviour

 

Task 2 – Reflective essay

unit2 Forest School Coursework

 

 

2.1 Outline the development of Forest School in the UK and locally – (Ernest Cook Trust, FSA South West, Glos Forest School Network)
2.1 Evaluate one piece of research
2.2Β Assess the Ecological impact of Forest School on your site – IMPACT MATRIX (righ-click, save file)
2.2 Use this assessment to create a three year sustainability management plan for your own setting

2.3 Forest School Handbook (a list of quality examples)
Please see the Classroom area for an up to date template

CONTENTS (suggested)

βž” Front cover – (My setting Forest School Handbook July 2018)

βž” Contents
βž” Declaration of review date
βž” Signature page for additional adults
βž” The Forest School Ethos & Countryside Code
βž” Our vision statement
βž” Our Forest School rules
βž” Our Forest School Code of Conduct (Risk Management)
βž” Clothing requirements
βž” Our Forest School Procedures
βž” Suggested Activities for Forest Schools
βž” Health and Safety
βž” Safeguarding Children, Confidentiality & Forest School
βž” Legislation
βž” Travel
βž” Equipment for Forest School
βž” Using and Storing Tools
βž” Risk Assessment
βž” Designated person responsibility
βž” Insurance requirements and documentation
βž” Poor weather procedure
βž” Medical and Emergency contact details
βž” Safety Sweep (Appendix)
βž” Parental consent form (Appendix)
βž” Policy references/copies (Appendix)

unit3 Forest School Coursework

 

 

 

unit4 Forest School Coursework

 

 

4.1 Compare structure and biodiversity of native broad leaf and coniferous ecosystems
4.2 Why is Flora and Fauna identification important as a FS Leader?
4.3 Identification key
4.4 Explain how you will involve participants in sustainable woodland management
4.5 Describe woodland management methods and their significance to sustainability in FS

unit5 Forest School Coursework

 

 

5.1 – Assessed during Skills Days
5.2 – Portfolio of evidence

 

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