'A Natural Handmade Christmas' by Donna & Gemma - £15 Expand 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' Summary: This course will teach you how to use natural materials to make: Winter Trees Wooden tree decorations Popcorn Garlands Ice Decorations Stick Reindeer Woodland Wreath Salt Dough Decorations And many more... Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'An Introduction to Forest School' by Donna & Gemma - £60 Expand 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' 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 includes both theory and practical, and at least half of the course will take place outside in a forest. 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 You will gain some educational activity ideas and how these activities can be linked to the EYFS or National Curriculum Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
Arts, Crafts & Creativity in the Outdoors' by Donna & Gemma - £30 Expand 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' 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. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
Introducing Fire to your Outdoor Provision by Donna & Gemma - £30 Expand 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' 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 Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
'Making the Most of the Outdoors in All Seasons' by Donna & Gemma - £30 Expand 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' Learning Outcomes: To explore activities that are suitable for a range of children in the outdoor environment Gain an understanding of how to plan activities for the outdoors during all seasons and their links to the EYFS To plan a wide range of activities for the outdoor environment To risk assess the activities and weather conditions To be able to link the activities to the EYFS Location: Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
'Maths, Mark-making and Literacy in the Outdoors' by Donna & Gemma - £30 Expand 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' 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 Location: Acorn at Jubilee Wood, 1 Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LB
'Natural Mother's Day Gifts' by Donna & Gemma - £30 Expand 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' Summary: This practical workshop will introduce a range of crafts, gifts and activity ideas that you can do with your children in preparation for Mother's Day Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'SEND in the Outdoors' by Donna & Gemma - £30 Expand 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' Summary: This course will provide some practical ideas on how to make the most of the outdoors for children with additional learning needs. Practitioners are expected to have some knowledge of SEN before attending. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE