Silkmore Academy's Forest School by Sarah Davison
Inspiring School Children
Inspiring the next generation of wildlife warriors
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust offers lots of exciting opportunities for children to learn about the natural world - at our Education Centres, at your school or out on a local nature reserve or park.
We have a wide range of programmes and activities aimed at different key stages to complement the curriculum.
Whether pond-dipping in the spring, hunting for butterflies in the summer, looking for colours in autumn or making camp fires in winter, children will be having fun while learning.
All of our activities are fully risk assessed and delivered by skilled and experienced members of staff.
What we can offer booklet
Education Centres & Nature Reserves
Bring your school to visit one of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's outstanding education centres or visit a nature reserve near you.
At Your School
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust offers a variety of exciting programmes that we can deliver in your school. All activities are designed to have strong links with core areas of the National Curriculum and to be hands-on and engaging.
Making Space for Nature
Looking to improve your school grounds? Find out how can involve the whole school in creating a space for nature that everyone can enjoy.
Email: getwild@staffs-wildlife.org.uk or call 01889 880100 to book a Grounds Improvement Consultation with us.
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Secondary Education
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust offers a number of courses covering the geography and science curriculum. These courses will help students to gain the necessary fieldwork skills.
Credit: Tom Marshall
Uniform Groups
Complete your badges or have a fun team building adventure. You can come to us or we can come to you!
Training for teachers
We can offer Forest School courses and bespoke teacher training for continued professional develop and to support you in your role.
We will help you bring the curriculum to life by using an outdoor space.
Level 3 Forest School
Train to become a OCN accredited Level 3 Forest School leader so you can provide this amazing experience in your own setting. This course is also recommended for teachers who want to run Forest School sessions in their school.
By completing the course, you will gain the skills, practical knowledge and confidence it takes to deliver Forest School and you will be supported and mentored throughout the training process and portfolio.
The course combines both theoretical and practical aspects including: the principles of Forest School, best practice, practical tool use, programme planning, risk management, learning theory, child development, woodland management and much more. The course also includes a two day Forest School first aid course.
We run Level 3 courses in spring and autumn and also run taster days for those interested in finding out more about the course. We typically advertise each course in winter and summer respectively. You can find out more about our upcoming Level 3 courses here (if there are none listed then they will be added when dates are confirmed).
Forest School Development/CPD Days
These days are suitably targeted to people with previous Forest School experience. However, all abilities are welcome. Meet fellow Forest School enthusiasts - a chance to network, practice Forest School activities, learn new ideas and share your own with the group. We run these sessions throughout the year, each one having a different theme.
Training can be run for a whole day, half day or twilight session. Email getwild@staffs-wildlife.org.uk, call 01889 880107 or use the contact form below to discuss your requirements.
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