Ratios
All staff and volunteers have an enhanced CRB disclosure check, which Layla maintains a register of.
Staffing ratio for Forest School are at least one adult per five children, plus 2 Level 3 Forest School Leader. A group of 15 children will have at least 3 adults at all times to ensure safety.
The Forest School Leaders on a one to one basis, will oversee all activities that involve making fire or using tools. Two other members will then be able to ensure the safety of the remaining pupils.
Helpers and Volunteers
These will follow all the same procedures as set put in the School Policy for Volunteers.
We welcome parents/carers/family members and helpers from our local community into our school as they have a wealth of experience and strengths that can help with the education and experiences of the children. Many of our parents/grandparents came to our school themselves and so enhance the relationship we already have with the children.
The role of a Forest School Volunteer when working outdoors is often more rigorous than what is expected of them in an ordinary classroom situation.
It is important that volunteers understand that they cannot be a passive adult in the group, but they have a responsibility under the guidance and direction of the Forest School Leader to ensure that guidelines, risk assessments, procedures and policies are followed at all times. Ultimate responsibility lies with the Forest School Leader, but they will be expected to contribute to the safety and well being of the group at all times.
Before any volunteer begins a Forest School session, the Forest School Leader will meet with them to go through all guidelines.
It is important that all volunteer helpers are happy in what they are doing, so a review will take place after the first week to ensure that they would like to continue with the role. This discussion will also enable them to demonstrate any strengths that they may have to be able to contribute to sessions.
All volunteers will have CRB checks by the Local Authority.
All staff and volunteers have an enhanced CRB disclosure check, which Layla maintains a register of.
Staffing ratio for Forest School are at least one adult per five children, plus 2 Level 3 Forest School Leader. A group of 15 children will have at least 3 adults at all times to ensure safety.
The Forest School Leaders on a one to one basis, will oversee all activities that involve making fire or using tools. Two other members will then be able to ensure the safety of the remaining pupils.
Helpers and Volunteers
These will follow all the same procedures as set put in the School Policy for Volunteers.
We welcome parents/carers/family members and helpers from our local community into our school as they have a wealth of experience and strengths that can help with the education and experiences of the children. Many of our parents/grandparents came to our school themselves and so enhance the relationship we already have with the children.
The role of a Forest School Volunteer when working outdoors is often more rigorous than what is expected of them in an ordinary classroom situation.
It is important that volunteers understand that they cannot be a passive adult in the group, but they have a responsibility under the guidance and direction of the Forest School Leader to ensure that guidelines, risk assessments, procedures and policies are followed at all times. Ultimate responsibility lies with the Forest School Leader, but they will be expected to contribute to the safety and well being of the group at all times.
Before any volunteer begins a Forest School session, the Forest School Leader will meet with them to go through all guidelines.
It is important that all volunteer helpers are happy in what they are doing, so a review will take place after the first week to ensure that they would like to continue with the role. This discussion will also enable them to demonstrate any strengths that they may have to be able to contribute to sessions.
All volunteers will have CRB checks by the Local Authority.
