A two-part training course covering Introduction to Fire and Tools. Part-funded by the Community Lottery Fund.
Fire (18th May):
In bushcraft fire is an essential part of spending time outdoors, and is used for cooking, warmth, light, hygiene and safety, it can also work wonders in lifting moral of the group on a cold and wet day! Having the confidence and know-how to prepare, light, maintain and cook on the fire and to engage your learners along the way, opens up a wealth of opportunities for learning!
This course is aimed at:
Nursery School/early years Teachers
Primary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers
Parents of Home Educated Children
Youth leaders
Parents interested in using tools around and with their own children
Those working in outdoor settings with learners aged 5 years plus
This course aims to:
Build confidence and skills in the effective lighting of fire using primitive fire making methods;
Maintain a fire to be able to cook on with a group of learners;
Effectively extinguish your fire leaving no trace .
Tools (25th May):
Using tools for younger learners is often received with much enthusiasm! But it can feel daunting as an educator and a risky activity to embark upon. But with clear demonstration of how to use each tool, hands-on practice, applying regular safety checks and close supervision, many enjoyable outcomes can ensue. This CPD for Educators Training aims to empower confidence, develop know-how and inspire increased tool-use in your learner-setting in meaningful ways!
Primary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers
Parents of Home Educated Children
Youth leaders
Parents interested in using tools around and with their own children
Those working in outdoor settings with learners aged 5 years plus
Your course instructors:
This course is led by Duncan Chan; Forest School L3 Leader, Outdoor Bushcraft Instructor with over 15 years experience and Scout Leader having achieved the prestigious Queen's Scout Award (the highest recognised scouting award). Duncan has taught in schools and worked with groups over several years. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to develop the confidence and skills of educators and promote increased use of tools and fire within the remit of outdoor learning. The course is assisted by Heather Welsh; with over 20 years experience working in South Ayrshire as a Forest school L3 Practitioner. Heather offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Participants can either book for all 2 twilight sessions (£90) or individual sessions (£48) - the cost of this course is generously part funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING / WEAR?
You may wish to come with a drink and a snack for the session. Though we have tea/coffee facilities available.
You may also wish to come with a notepad and pen.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. This includes wellies, full waterproofs, and thermal layers, hats and gloves in cold weather; sun hats in warm weather.
WEATHER
The session will take place mostly outside at our forest school site. However, we do have a comfortable classroom area and a large yurt that will be used where required.
POLICIES
We can explain and show you all our policies and many can be found on our website for parents to view, under ‘Policies’.
Further information
You are welcome to ask us any questions - please email hello@little-acorns.org
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Standard Ticket - Full course over 2 twilight sessions
Course ticket - for all 2 dates.
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£90.00 |
Auchincruive Estate
Little Acorns Wood and Meadow
River Garden
Ayr
KA6 5AE
Enter via the Nellies Gate Entrance (first entrance into Auchincruive if coming from Mossblown)
Please park in the car park located about 50m from the Gate House.
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