Ropes Swings and Ladders

Learn basic principles of making ropes, swings and ladders for outdoor play. The course will consider the health, wellbeing, learning and development opportunities of providing physical play opportunities for children and young people in woodlands.

About the event

We will cover the health and safety considerations for using ropes, cords and other hanging equipment such as hammocks and slack lines and how to balance the risks with the positive benefits and suitable controls when risk assessing.

You will learn appropriate knots and methods for securing woodland swings and ladders and have time to practice your new skills in our beautiful woodland at College Copse.

Is this course for me?
Ideal for complete beginner and improver  outdoor learning practitioners.

 When and where?

Saturday 6 July 2019 – 10 am to 3pm

Please arrive 10 minutes before the course is due to start and wait in the main reception

College Copse Farm

Ridge Lane

Rotherwick

near Hook

RG27 9AX

Please meet by the barn at the end of the lane, the  free parking is by the barn- please follow parking directions to ensure access to the barn is not blocked.

What do I need to bring?

• Reading glasses if you use them
• Notebook and pen or pencil
• Comfortable closed toe outdoor sturdy shoes are essential
• Warm layers of clothes suitable for the weather on the day
• Packed lunch, cold drinks and refreshments
• Please do not bring your own tools Adrian will provide all tools needed on the day.

Tea and coffee are provided on the day and biscuits