UNIT 1 WORKBOOK

UNIT 1: Delivery of a Forest School Programme

3 credits – 30 hours

This unit has 3 learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria
The learner will: / The learner can:
  1. Be able to deliver a Forest School programme.
/ 1.1.Lead the first six in a series of planned Forest School sessions, demonstrating flexibility in response to individuals’ needs.
  1. Be able to assess the impact of Forest School on participants.
/ 2.1.Observe three individuals and assess the impact of Forest School on their behaviour and learning.
2.2.Make recommendations for further sessions aimed at progressing three individuals’ learning and development.
  1. Be able to evaluate a Forest School programme.
/ 3.1.Evaluate each Forest School session and make amendments to next session plan as appropriate.
3.2.Carry out a summative evaluation at the end of the initial six Forest School sessions and explain how this will inform future sessions.

Forest School Programme Leadership: Level 3 Certificate – UNIT 1

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Student:

I certify that this workbook and portfolio of evidence presented for assessment and

moderation by the above student is my own work and authentic.

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I certify that to the best of my knowledge the evidence presented by the above student was

collated under the required conditions and was appropriately supervised.

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Internal Moderator (if sampled during the moderation process):

I have sampled this workbook and portfolio during the internal moderation process and

confirmed the tutor’s assessment decisions.

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Learning Outcome 1: Be able to deliver a Forest School programme

1.1Develop and lead the first 6Forest School sessions in a series, to include written session plans demonstrating flexibility to individual’s needs, supported by feedback and photos.(Refer to Appendix 1 for example templates and links to Unit 4: 4.1)

Learning Outcome 2: Be able to assess the impact of Forest School on participants

2.1 Observe three individuals and assess the impact of Forest School on their behaviour and learning. Include a brief description on the background of the child and then a summary of your observations over the FS programme.

2.2 Make recommendations for further sessions aimed at progressing three individuals’ learning and development – include details of what you think worked well for the children at Forest School in terms of their self-esteem, emotional intelligence, behaviour and learning.

Learning Outcome 3: Be able to evaluate a Forest School Programme.

3.1 Evaluate each Forest School session and make amendments to next session plan as appropriate. You must provide written formative assessments at the end of each session and make recommendations – this can be done on the session plan.

3.2 Carry out a written summative evaluation on the whole of your FS programme at the end of the initial six Forest School sessions and explain how this will inform future sessions.

APPENDIX 1:
Please use own method of lesson planning – the following are only examples.

1.1EXAMPLE TEMPLATE: Lesson pre-planning to include Aims, Learning Outcomes, Resources & risks

Group: / Staff: / Location:
Date: / Time: / Curriculum links:
Session number and Main activity (s):
Aims
To develop knowledge of place
To familiarise the young people with the site, establish a routine
To encourage fun activity outside / Differentiation:
Learning Outcomes:
The children become familiar with site and the adult
The children will investigate the site with their senses sight, smell, touch and feelings
Key Language:
Resources:
First Aid Kit, camera, tarpaulin and rope
Risk assessment reference: Site risk assessment, daily risk assessment and activity risk assessment

APPENDIX 2: EXAMPLE TIMETABLE PLAN FOR A SESSION including Evaluation and Next steps

SESSION 1

TIME
E -NE / ACTIVITY / EVALUATION / NEXT STEPS/Future changes & ideas
9am
11.30 / Get ready to go
Get ready to go

Evaluation may include: practical evaluation on what went well or not so well; you own strengths & further support needed; in relation to flow learning or nature-centric models; in relation to young person’s self esteem, behaviour and learning.

APPENDIX 3:
Example Template for observations of individual pupils (can add or delete as you see appropriate) More discussion on this during training.
* refer to CD disc (folder: Planning & Evaluation) for template in landscape.

Name of Pupil / General comments / Changes in self-esteem and self confidence / Changes in ability to work cooperatively and with awareness of others / Changes in levels of motivation and attitude towards learning / Demonstration of ownership and pride in the local environment / Demonstration of an improved relationship with, and understanding of the outdoors / Changes in levels of skills and knowledge (including key skills *)
Scoring notes: 1 = No change 2 = Slight change 3 = Dramatic change
*Key skills: Speaking = S Listening = L Reading = R Writing = W Numeracy = N PSHE = Personal, social, development
* Please include information from Nature Centric cycle if appropriate