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ITC Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme leadership (QCF)

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ITC Level 3

Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership

(QCF)Qualification number: 601/4039/2

Theory Portfolio 1

Jon Chamberlain Colette Cookson Caroline ChamberlainTel 07713 25 46 49 Tel:07900948562 Tel 07722 16 30 82 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Learning and Development at a Forest School Programme

1. Summarise the Forest School approach to learning Task F2.1 (Expanded bullet points) Day 1.

Planning a Forest School Programme

2. Summarise the history of Forest Schools Task G1.1 Locally Day 1. In the UK

(Flow chart?)

Learning and Development at a Forest School Programme(The questions in this section require short answers that include good use of exemplification)

3. Outline the concept of holistic development Task F2.2Day 1.

4. Explain how holistic development is facilitated through Task F2.3 Forest School Day 1.

5. Explain how Forest School promotes self esteem and Task F 2.4emotional intelligence Day 1&2

6. Explain ways in which Forest School fosters resilient, Task F2.5 confident, independent and creative learners Day 1




7. Explain how Forest School promotes appropriate risk taking Task FF2.6 and how this impacts on learning and development Day 2&3(Your own thoughts and e.g.)

8. Evaluate the key principles of play and their relevance to Task F 2.8Forest School Day 3(EYFS: The unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, learning and development)

9. Explain the role of the Forest School programme leader Task F 4.1 in promoting learning and development Day 2(The must do and must not do’s of Forest Schools leadership)

Planning a Forest School Programme

10. Explain the process of managing risk and how it applies to Task G 3.2 Forest School. Day 3(A. Risk assessing the site B. The activity C. Coaching young people to become active risk assessors and natural risk managers).

11. Produce a relevant risk assessment and risk benefit Task G3.3 assessment for your own Forest School sessions Day 3

(Requires: Site assessment (annual and daily)




Activity risk-benefit assessment for; fires, shelter building and tool use.Proformas provided).

Forest School Programmes and the woodland environment

12. Identify a range of woodland flora and fauna for your own site, Task D 2.1 detailing identifying traits for each item. Day 2(Use your Bioblitz, line transects and/or photographic analysis)

13. Explain the vertical and horizontal ecological structures of Task D 1.1 British woodland Day 2(Worksheets provided, www.countrysideinfo.co.uk-manage/structure )

14. Differentiate between broad-leaved and coniferous Task D 1.2woodland ecosystems Day2(Comparative worksheets provided)

15. Explain the importance of flora and fauna identification Task D 3.1for the Forest School leader(A short paragraph of explanation is required with good use of practical examples.It might also be useful to create a number of ID sheets for staff and students to use, for example a top 10 fungus/poisonous plants. See Nature Detectives website for some help).



http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk-manage/structure


Extended theory assessment:

1. Planning a Forest School Programme

Evaluate two pieces of research on Forest School practice. Task G 1.2 Independent study

To meet the criteria for this task:

Identify 2 separate pieces of research that are: Published

Have clear outcomes Based on scientific research not personal opinion

Relatively up to date

Clearly identify the outcomes of each piece of research

Analyse the outcomes of the research in term of: Outline elements of the research that are positive

Explain how this research is relevant to your own organisation

Outline elements of the research that are negative Identify the any failings/weaknesses of the research

Explain how you might counter these weaknesses or failing in:




Your own Forest school sessionsYour own monitoring and evaluation of a Forest Schools programme.

2. Learning and Development at a Forest school ProgrammeSummaries two learning theories and explain their relevance Task F 1.1to a Forest School programme.

To meet the criteria for this task:

Identify 2 separate learning theories.

Explain these theories and the belief behind them.

Analyse each theory: In what way does learning in a Forest School situation mirror the learning theory

Give examples of Forest School activities that you could use to facilitate these types of learning.

Justify why Forest Schools may therefore provide an excellent opportunity for learning.

Please sign each piece of work confirming it as your own using the following statement;I declare that this is all the work of (enter your name)Jon Chamberlain Colette Cookson Caroline ChamberlainTel 07713 25 46 49 Tel:07900948562 Tel 07722 16 30 82 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]



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