Forest Schools case studies - Families
Clients name and details: Lydia McNayle: Mother of one girl age 4 years.
Lydia has a strong interest in the outdoors and especially alternative educational practices for children. The nursery her child goes to has a strong emphasis on outdoor provision.
Lydia came along on the first Forest School project in her area (for 3 to 4 year olds) as an adult helper and was so impressed by the ethos, professionalism and learning outcomes for the young children involved, that she applied to become a qualified practitioner.
By attending an accredited training course Lydia was then able to gain temporary employment as an Assistant Forest Schools Leader.
Duration
6 week project as a volunteer helper with own child on an early years project
- Attendance at Forest School Practitioner Training and Assessment (2 weeks over 6 months)
- Assistant Forest School Leader 6 Week Early years project (paid employment)
- Application to become an early Years assistant in the future developments of Forest School in the area
Training and resources involved
Lydia was a voluntary parent helper on the first project. The training cost was £652 for the OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Training and Assessment. Lydia was fortunate enough to apply for training at the same time that the Peak District National Park Sustainable Development Fund was able to cover 75% costs for anyone living or working in the Peak District National Park. Lydia paid of 25% of her own course fees and the Peak Park funded the remainder 75%, she had to make provisions for child care costs and travelling expenses.
Positive outcomes Lydia has become an assistant Forest School Leader for any courses that run in her area through Archimedes Training. She has completed her Assessment and is now a qualified Level 3 Forest School Practitioner. Congratulations!
Quotes Lydia says “Lovely, smashing ,super Archimedes Training”.