Wild Beach Training - Newhaven & Seaford Head (18-22/08/25)

Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August 2025

Price £500

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals wishing to lead wild beach sessions.

Nursery staff, primary and secondary school staff, further education sector, forest school leaders, outdoor leaders, marine NGOs. Essentially anyone interested in promoting ocean literacy!

Day 1 & 2 meeting point Google Map link https://maps.app.goo.gl/HZCr9FuGsC1ZWadZA

Day 3 & 4 meeting point Google Map link https://maps.app.goo.gl/LpAXywh1XAwejFiE8

Joining instructions will be sent to you four weeks before the start of the course.

Entry Criteria: Participants need to be over 18 years of age. Experience in working with young people is an advantage.

Course content

Four days of training in theory and practice to cover

• Practical skills on the beach
• Keeping safe on the beach
• Understanding the beach environment
• Ocean connection

Detailed course content can be found here.

What will I need for the course?

This is an outdoor course on shingle, sand and rockpool. Be prepared to get your feet wet.

A simple to complete workbook should be submitted within six months of the course start date. (Please see booking Terms & Conditions).

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded an AIM Qualifications certificate.

Beach conditions can be extremely variable from beach to beach and season to season. Please ensure you pack plenty of layers and protection for an exposed environment and check the weather forecast. This is an outdoor course on shingle, sand and rockpool. Be prepared to get your feet wet.

• Lunch and drinks
• A cup
• Pen/pencil and paper
• Plenty of warm clothes - it can be cold on the beach in the afternoon when a sea breeze starts
• Sun Cream / full waterproofs including trousers (check weather forecast)
• A bag to carry your kit
• Wellies or walking boots. Something to paddle in, but please don’t wear flip flops for the course.
• A camera

We will be provide:

• Workbook and additional resources
• Equipment for the outdoor tasks

Please read, understand and agree to our Booking Terms and Conditions here before making a booking.