Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning Practitioner. Level 2
Our Level 2 Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning Practitioner qualification will develop your skills and confidence in using your grounds for engaging and exciting curriculum delivery.
Completion of this course only takes two and a half days plus some structured self-directed study in between the course days. It is designed to be as practical, accessible and supportive as possible in helping you to make a success in implementing a programme of Curriculum-Based Outdoor Learning.
Content Summary:
Understanding the benefits and risks of using the outdoors as a learning environment, looking at the background and context of modern outdoor learning.
Learning how to take an holistic approach to implement Outdoor Learning and how to get everyone ‘on board’ with your plans.
Planning and delivering seasonal outdoor learning by building specific skills and confidence in a range of areas that can be developed and enhanced in school grounds and in the local environment.
Knowing how to sustainably manage and improve outdoor learning environments. Looking at ecological structures in the natural environment and identifying species in our own local natural environments.
Looking at the wider context of learning outside the classroom and making plans to use your local natural and built environment in curriculum delivery.
Course duration – 2.5 days of training, plus planning and delivery of a minimum of two Outdoor Learning sessions. The course must be completed within six months of the start date.
Entry Qualifications Required:
Aged 16 years or over.
Level 1 qualification or equivalent (1 GCSE).
Current DBS Check.
A suitable First Aid qualification is useful to complement this course.
