Forest Schools Programme
Applications now open.
Fermanagh and Omagh District council is pleased to be partnered with the Northern Ireland Forest School Association (NIFSA) to deliver the forest school programme in the district.
The Forest Schools Programme is an outdoor learning experience which is child-focussed and promotes sustainable outdoor education.
Using innovative teaching methods, the programme encourages children to develop their curiosity and exploration whilst instilling a sense of community and civic pride within our young people.
The programme allows children to connect with nature and the local landscape and learn about the unique and rich biodiversity which can be found throughout the District. The programme can also help to improve a child’s communication skills, self-belief-, self-discovery, resilience, motivation and respect for the environment.
The programme includes:
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4 practical sessions over 2 days at your chosen site.
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Forest School Starter Kit Bag including Learning Resources.
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Official NIFSA Forest School plaque for your school on successful completion.
This programme will allow two members of staff to receive training. The members of staff taking part in the programme will need to attend online zoom sessions and submit lesson plans and assignments. This will include;
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5 online Zoom sessions to cover the theory
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Submit 4 assignments and 6 lesson plans
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Upon successful completion of the programme and the submission of a learning portfolio and evaluation, the teacher will receive a Level 3 Forest School Certificate. We would request that all participating schools/groups submit this for assessment within 6 months of taking part of the programme
Click the link below to create your free NIFSA account and gain access to the online application form
Applications are open to pre-schools, primary schools and secondary schools who are not already Forest School accredited.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14 July 2024
To find out more on Forest Schools, click the link to head over to the official NIFSA website Forest School • Forest Schools in Northern Ireland (forestschoolsni.com).
If you have any queries in relation to the Forest Schools programme or have difficulty accessing the application form, contact the Climate Action Team at biodiversity@fermanaaghomagh.com or telephone 0300 303 1777.
| File | Type | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest School Application Form 2022 2023 | docx | 1 MB | 22nd May 2022 |
| Forest School Programme Details | 119 KB | 22nd May 2022 | |
| FODC Forest Schools Programme Details 2022 Presentation | 1 MB | 22nd May 2022 |