Level 3 Forest School Leader Course Application
Thank you for your interest in training with us to become a Forest School Leader.
This form is to apply to book onto the Norfolk Level 3 course starting on 29th March 2023. Please see the course flier for full details - https://www.forestschooltraining.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/2023%20Training%20Files/Lou%27s%20Courses/Lv3_Course_flier_Mar23.pdf   

Please ensure that the person enrolling onto the course is the person completing this application form. It includes a student declaration and agreement.  

The Level 3 course is a big personal commitment of time, energy and resources, we want to ensure that our training is the right path for you. Before making your booking we strongly recommend that you research the forest School philosophy and understand the approach to ensure it fits with your current situation. There are numerous different types of Outdoor Learning of which Forest School is just one.

Before making your booking we recommend the following:
- Read the Level 3 Course Information Booklet - this explains in full the training process available as a pdf on
https://www.forestschooltraining.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/2023%20Training%20Files/Lou%27s%20Courses/FS%20Info%20Guide_Lv3_2023.pdf 
- Read about the Forest School Principles and common misconceptions about it - www.forestschoolassociation.org 
- Make a visit to an existing Forest School programme & talk to trained Forest School Leaders
- Watch the Videos explaining about the ethos on Lou's YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/c/ForestSchoolLou 
 
To undertake the Level 3 course you are required to have the following:
- Be at least 21 years old
- At least 2 years experience of leading groups &/or a minimum of a level 2 qualification in a relevant topic (education, youth work, playwork, psychology)
- A current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
- Appropriate 1st Aid training (a minimum of 16 hour, outdoor 1st aid appropriate for the age group you are working with) - this is needed before you start your introductory Forest School programme (due to be Autumn Term 2023 onwards).  
- Access to a group (this can be any age group) and a natural space to run the introductory Forest School programme at. This happens after the training modules  (due to be Autumn Term 2023 onwards) so there is time during the course to make arrangements.
 
Please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions https://www.forestschooltraining.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/2022%20Training%20Files/Lou%27s%20Courses/FSTC%20Ts%20and%20Cs.pdf  and contact us if you have any questions before making your booking - birchwoodlearning@gmail.com 

We have a FAQ video about our training courses available here - https://youtu.be/HMfytEGzBos 
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Personal Details
Please enter your information carefully. This is the information we will use to register you as a student on the qualification.

The names will be printed on certificates exactly as written on this form and should match your identification evidence.  
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Do you have any special needs? Or require any reasonable adjustments? *
By the nature of the course being a level 3 qualification, there is a large amount of self directed learning time involved. This will include reading about and researching topics, undertaking various assignments, practicing skills etc. Please make us aware below of any learning needs that you think the course leaders need to be aware of. We aim to support our students as far as reasonably possible. If you have a particular need, your tutor will speak with you to discuss any adjustments needed.
If you have answered Yes above, please provide more details.
Do you have any medical needs that our staff should be aware of? *
By the nature of the course, some of the training involves being active outside in a woodland environment. Please highlight below any medical needs, allergies, surgery etc that you feel the course leaders need to be aware of. All information about individuals is kept confidential and we ask everyone to complete a medical form at the beginning of the training course.
If you have answered Yes above, please provide more details.
Do you have any dietary requirements? *
You will need to bring a packed lunch to the training days. However hot drinks and snacks will be available. There are also some activities involving campfire cooking.
If you have answered Yes above, please provide more details.
Contact Information
Please provide details of your personal contact details (rather than your workplace). These will be used to register you on the qualification.
Postal Address *
Email Address *
We use email as a primary method of communication about the training modules, so please ensure it is an address you check regularly.
Phone Number/s *
About You
It is useful for us to hear a little bit more about what has brought you to Forest School.
Why do you want to train to be a Forest School leader (as opposed to running other types of Outdoor Learning)? *
Please give details of your qualifications or experience leading groups (at least 2 years) *
Please give details of your outdoor &/or practical skills *
Permissions
Please indicate whether you give your consent to the following aspects of the course.
Email Sharing *
I give permission for my email address to be shared with other people attending the course for the purpose of networking, communication, lift sharing etc.
Photographs and Video *
I give permission for photographs to be taken of me for the duration of the course. I understand that that these photographs will be primarily be used during training and shared with the attendees as a visual diary. However they could also appear in documents, websites and social media, including publicity.
E-Newsletter *
I give permission for my email address to be signed up to Louise's E-Newsletter which contains information about Forest School, Outdoor Learning, Nature Connection etc
Declaration by Applicant
Please read the following carefully, as by booking a place on the course you are agreeing to these terms.
 
1. I have read the course literature and understand the nature and expectations of the training course, including the number hours of work (this is estimated as 180 hours if you are coming from a situation where Forest School is already running, if you are the first person in your organisation to train as a Forest School Leader this will require more hours to establish the Forest School programme).
 
2. I will attend all course elements (as outlined on the course flier) and fully complete the training according to the course timetable (barring unexpected circumstances). I will commit the time to complete the coursework elements of the training, in my own time if necessary.
 
3. I have read FSTC's terms and conditions, and understand that the course fees are non-refundable once the course has started.
 
4. I will ensure that appropriate insurance, safeguarding, first aid & other health and safety requirements will be in place before starting my Forest School programme.
 
5. I know of no medical reason why I should not participate in any of the training activities listed in the course information, including: use of tools, shelter building, team games, fire lighting, campfire cooking, woodland conservation tasks, green woodwork & tree climbing.
 
6. I will ensure I have a pair of safety boots to wear for practical activities in Modules 3, 4 and 5
 
7. I understand that if my introductory Forest School Programme is outside of a 30 mile radius from the training venue, this will incur an additional charge for the delivery assessment of £75 plus 45p per mile.
 
8. I understand that the training contract is with myself, even if another person or organisation is funding the training. If my workplace is funding my course fees I will ensure that the organisations management is aware of the course requirements and this declaration.  
 
Please write your name in the box below to state that you agree to these terms.
I agree to the above terms *
Payment Information*
Please provide information below for who to send an invoice to for the course fees.

* If you are being funded by another person or organisation. Please ensure that you have shown the course information and the declaration above to your line manager so they understand the level of commitment, time & resources that are required to complete the course and understand that the qualification is awarded to yourself (as opposed to the school or organisation).  

Which course are you booking onto? *
If you are doing the Level 2 - 3 top up course, please give details of your Level 2 qualification (Date taken & training provider).
Would you like to buy a copy of the FSA book 'Growing a Forest School from the Roots up' for the discounted price of £24? (This will be added to your invoice and we will give you the book when we see you on the first module)
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