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Outdoor Learning in Scottish Education

CPD refresher and pre-assessment courses for teachers, youth workers and volunteers (DofE, John Muir, Cubs, Scouts, Guides etc.) working with young people in the outdoors.

All courses led by Andy Cloquet (professional Mountaineering Instructor (MIC) and GTCS Registered Teacher) and experienced Mountain Leaders / MTB Leaders (MIAS and British Cycling) with a coaching/teaching background.

Course Content includes:

Planning and Preparation - inc. legal, local authority, AALA, Department of Transport and related responsibilities

Curriculum Integration - Linking Outdoor Learning to Curriculum for Excellence, Life Skills & Training The Young Workforce

Additional Needs - managing young peoples' needs in your programme

Activity Planning - making the most of your activity time

Skills Refreshers - Navigation, Group Management, Incident Response, Campcraft, First Aid (these can be linked to Leadership courses from MTUK, Local and Organisation Accreditation - Scouts, Guides DofE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All courses are led by Andy Cloquet who is a professional Mountaineering Instructor (MIC), GTCS Registered Teacher with PVG, member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning and experienced Mountain Leader with a coaching/teaching background.

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