Wilder Learning

Establishing a strong connection to nature is great for improving the wellbeing of children. If you are working with children or run a playgroup and are looking to connect them to nature, this 2-day course will give you the skills and confidence to facilitate nature-based outdoor learning and play. Find out about the benefits of outdoor play, how to embed the 5 pathways to nature connection into activities, the impacts outdoor activities may have on the environment and how to mitigate them.

Completion options:

1. Certificated by AQA Unit Award System, learners attending the 2 full course days will gain 2 certificates through participation. Course Cost: £175

    

2. Accredited by AIM Qualifications, learners will gain a Level 1 Unit with 2 Credits through attendance on the 2 full days plus completion of an additional coursework workbook. Course Cost: £ 250 

There is ever emerging research proving that connection to nature really does make us feel better. This accredited 2-day course will give you the skills and confidence to facilitate nature-based outdoor or indoor based nature connection activities to support participant’s health and wellbeing. Find out about the benefits of connecting with nature and how to embed the 5 pathways to nature connection and five ways to wellbeing into your existing or new activities. You will learn the skills required to plan and deliver a session, create a risk-benefit assessment and consider how to select and look after your site. Complete follow up work to gain a certificate accredited at Level 1 by AIM Qualifications. 

This level one AIM award is designed for health groups, voluntary, community, social enterprise and faith groups or businesses as CPD, or for anyone that would like to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to be able to run nature connection sessions.

Course Cost: £200

This  2-day course will give you the skills and confidence to take your learning into nature, using your school grounds or local greenspaces as your classroom. Find out about the benefits of learning outdoors, what your grounds and natural spaces offer for delivering the primary curriculum, risk-benefit assessment and looking after your site. 

Course participation over the two days earns learners 4 AQA Unit Awards.

Completion options:

1. Certificated by AQA Unit Award System, learners attending the 2 full course days will gain 4 certificates through participation. Course Cost: £250

    

2. Accredited by AIM Qualifications, learners will gain 5 Level 2 Units with 7 Credits through attendance on the 2 full days plus completion of an additional coursework workbook. Course Cost: £ 350 

Looking to connect children or adults with woodlands while helping them realise their own potential? The Forest School ethos is the perfect tool to do this.

On completion of this professionally accredited Level 3 course, learners are qualified to deliver Forest School programmes within their own settings. 

Attend our face-to-face training which covers all of the theoretical and practical aspects required, including principles of Forest School, practical tool use, programme planning and learning theory. 

Our training takes place over 12 months and involves 6 initial training days to learn the skills and knowledge required, followed by 2 face to face practical skills days. This course also includes a 2-day Outdoor First Aid course and the option to undertake an online food hygiene course. Learners deliver an ‘Introduction to Forest School’ programme in their setting and complete a portfolio workbook to gain a certificate accredited at Level 3 by AIM Qualifications.

Course Cost: £1050

The City and Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills Course is designed to provide participants with a systematic approach to training. It is a comprehensive introduction to building the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to be an effective trainer.

On completion of the Introduction to Trainer Skills Course, learners will equip themselves, and their employer, with a member of staff who is able to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective training, no matter the content of the subject they are delivering.

The course is based on the training cycle, covering three main areas:

1. Planning (including session planning)
2. Delivery (participants will deliver a 10-minute session that they have planned)
3. Evaluation (self, peer group, and course evaluation).

This is an introductory qualification and is ideal for those with no previous formal training in the models and techniques for training and developing colleagues in the workplace. This qualification is not part of a framework. 

The knowledge and practical skills gained on the course will be assessed by a multiple-choice quiz and an observation of a session designed and delivered by the course participants, on which participants will receive formal feedback.

If you want to train a group of staff, group bookings available - please contact us for pricing.

Learn how to effectively lead volunteers. This online course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills in a volunteer setting. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer coordinator or just starting out, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips.

Join us for an interactive and engaging learning experience where you'll have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in volunteer management.