Behind the Behaviour Training

This 1-day CPD workshop is aimed at staff delivering or supporting Forest School sessions, who want to gain a clearer understanding of how their own levels of emotional intelligence (EQ) can affect their practice and the engagement of children in Forest School sessions. The workshop will introduce strategies on how to approach emotionally challenging conversations with children in a positive and empowering way and the compassionate understanding needed to support children displaying challenging behaviours. Participants will also explore how the woodland environment promotes a flourishing EQ, and how to adapt Forest School activities to the emotional and behavioural needs of their group.

• How EQ affects our practice and the children we work with
• Introduction to John Gottman’s 4 Emotional Responses and how they affect children’s emotional development
• The scientific benefits of the natural environment on mental health and emotional wellbeing
• How Mindfulness practice is supported by the Forest School environment
• Using Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory to understand challenging behaviours
• How to create a bespoke Forest School activities programme to suit the behavioural and emotional needs of a group

• Forest School Leaders
• Forest School Assistants
• Teachers
• Learning Support Assistants
• Pastoral Leads
• Anyone working in an outdoor education setting

• To reflect on and develop own Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• To gain a better understanding of how to connect with learners via emotionally empowering activities and approaches
• To build more trusting relationships with a Forest School group
• To learn how to apply Forest School activities to support EQ development and emotional wellbeing of group
• To feel more confident in supporting and signposting children with challenging behaviours

Please note this workshop encourages self-reflection and some sensitive topics will be discussed throughout the day. Whilst our experienced staff will create a safe space for sharing, participants are asked to be mindful of and take responsibility for their own self-care needs both during and after the workshop.

That all staff are suitable, highly skilled and passionate with a broad range of specialist qualifications and experience
To always have a qualified first aider on site
To provide the best toilets in the woods!
To always provide the best beverages – filter coffee not instant!
To create a sense of community and that you will leave feeling inspired and positive
To continue to support you before, during and after your learning journey with us
That our training will reflect the needs of our students

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