An Introduction to Fire by Donna & Gemma - £45 Expand Summary: This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively introduce fire to your Outdoor Learning provisions, from learning to manage the risks, to developing your fire lighting skills, to maximising the learning opportunities. Learning Outcomes: Understand how to effectively assess and manage the risks Develop the skills to safely light and maintain fires using different methods Learn how to deliver some educational activities using the fire Upcoming Courses: Wednesday 14th October 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
An Introduction to Forest School by Donna & Gemma - £35 Expand Summary: This course will introduce you to the forest school ethos and will help you to develop some of the skills and knowledge required to enhance learning in the outdoors. The course is theory based and is not a forest school qualification. Learning Outcomes: You will develop an understanding of the principles and ethos of Forest School, and understand the structure of a forest school session You will develop your understanding of the woodland environment, including identification of species, uses of different natural resources, and understanding the impact of educational activities on the environment Upcoming Courses: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Location: Westcroft Training Centre, MK4 4DE
An Introduction to Woodwork by Donna & Gemma - £55 Expand Summary: This course helps educators and practitioners introduce woodwork safely and effectively into their learning environments. It covers essential risk assessments, health and safety, and practical woodworking skills, while exploring the benefits woodwork offers to children’s learning and development. Upcoming Courses: Thursday 19th November 2026 (9:30am - 2:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now'
Arts, Crafts & Creativity in the Outdoors by Donna & Gemma - £45 Expand Summary: This practical course will introduce you to a range of natural crafts that you can take back to your setting. It will also help to develop your understanding of the properties of different natural resources which will help you to create your own crafts using resources available to you in the outdoors. Upcoming Courses: Wednesday 24th June 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
Camp fire cooking by Donna & Gemma - £55 Expand Summary: This practical course is aimed at people with a previous knowledge of fire, although beginners and novices are welcome. This course will cover a wide range of cooking techniques and give the participants a chance to try new recipes. It will help provide practical recipes to use back at your setting. Each participant will also receive Acorns Campfire Cooking booking with recipes and instructions. Learning Outcomes: Learn a range of cooking techniques New recipes for you to try at your own setting Confidence with cooking on a campfire Upcoming Courses: Thursday 14th May 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
Forest School Tool Skills and Refresh by Donna & Gemma - £45 Expand Summary: This is aimed at Forest School leaders and Assistants who would like to refresh and learn some new skills. This practical hands-on course will give experience using a range of tools suitable for use at a Forest School session as well as ideas on what to make with the tools. . Learning Outcomes: Understand how to use a range of Forest School Tools Gain a bank of ideas to use with the tools Basic upkeep and maintenance of tools Understand risk assessment of tools Upcoming Courses: Thursday 9th July 2026 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
Maths, Mark-making and Literacy in the Outdoors by Donna & Gemma - £45 Expand Summary: This practical workshop will explore the importance of providing maths, mark-making and literacy opportunities whilst outside, and will provide a range of activity ideas Upcoming Courses: There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX