This element focuses on the strategic planning and thorough preparation required to lead a Forest School programme. It integrates an understanding of the historical and philosophical development of Forest School, the ability to minimise and manage ecological impacts on the woodland site, the creation of essential documentation, and the design of a long-term, learner-centred programme that adheres to the six core Forest School principles. Mastery ensures safe, sustainable, and pedagogically sound practice in outdoor education.
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