Gardening in School
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the development of a school garden and the integration of gardening into the curriculum, with many practical ideas and suggestions. It also explores social and emotional aspects of gardening, and considers the planning, design and maintenance issues.
Subjects covered include: planning and creating a school garden; gardening and the curriculum; choosing plants for a children’s garden; growing food with children; garden activities and projects.
The course includes all study material, course book, The Playground Potting Shed: A Foolproof Guide to Gardening with Children, and full tutorial support from your expert personal tutor.
On successful completion of the course students are awarded a Learning Curve certificate. Learning Curve is accredited as a training provider by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council.
Our course is composed of 6 easy-to-follow modules. There are 6 tutor-marked assignments. It involves approximately 36 hours of study time.
Why Choose Us?
Our tutorial support is second-to-none! When you enrol on one of our home study courses you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going – including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.
All courses are despatched by courier.
Qualification
- Certificate in School Gardening and Garden Design
Instalments
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- Deposit £55.
- 6 X instalments of £32.50.
- Only pay deposit on enrolment.
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Full Payment
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- Discount for full payment.
- Full tutor support.
- Accredited training.
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Online
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- Begin studying within 2 hours.
- Delivered by e-mail.
- Save to your computer or print.
Payment Options
You can also enrol by telephone or we can invoice your workplace – please call an adviser on 01896 860661 for more information.
Online Study Option Now Available
This course is also available online. Our online courses are delivered as pdfs direct to your email inbox. Our online courses are exactly the same as the postal version, but include a range of supporting study material instead of textbooks.
Learning Curve is one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council.