The School/Student Agreement

We, the School, agree to:

  • Provide dates and schedules for all the virtual workshops, face-to-face intensives, and Zoom meet-ups and notify students of any necessary changes due to restrictions well in advance.

  • Treat all students from all cultural and social backgrounds with equable respect and with due consideration.

  • Support students with particular needs pertaining to their studies.

  • Supply the study materials required to complete the course.

  • Comply with GDPR as regards student’s privacy.

  • Treat all student’s information as confidential.

  • Supply support for students in their self-directed studies.

  • Grant access to the website upon receipt of payment of the first instalment of fees. Payment of the first instalment gives access to the student account page with the introductory material until the course material goes live at the commencement of the course in October.

  • Grant access to the course material from the course commencement date in the autumn.

I, the Student Agree to:

  • Inform the school of any particular health conditions, access or support needs, including any new needs that arise during the course. I confirm that no undisclosed health or other conditions may affect my ability to participate in the course.

  • Arrive promptly to all classes and workshops (face-to-face or virtual). If I am unavoidably delayed, I will come in quietly, respect that class has commenced, and not interrupt proceedings.

  • Conduct myself in a respectful manner at all times.

  • Notify the course coordinator if I cannot attend a Zoom meeting/workshop so that alternative arrangements can be made.

  • Respect the views of fellow students, tutors, and mentors.

  • Respect the privacy of fellow students, tutors, mentors and premises. I will not post any photographs on social media nor form any external or online groups without express permission from all parties, including the school.

  • Work harmoniously with people of all cultures and backgrounds.

  • Complete the self-directed study element of the course outlined in the course information with appropriate support from my assigned mentor.

  • Contact my mentor if I have any questions or need clarification regarding the course material and my studies. I will also stay in communication with them regarding my study progress and any assistance I need.

  • Use class time (whether face-to-face or on Zoom) or use discussion forums to promote my own business, workshops, or products without first gaining permission from the school

  • Not to promote any illegal activities in any of these settings. Whatever the personal views of students or staff regarding which plants/mushrooms are legal or illegal to use, the school cannot permit the discussion or promotion of any illegal activity.

  • I have read the description of the scope and limits of practice for community herbalists and clinical herbalists on this website (coming soon). I understand that, as a student of the Herbal Apprenticeship, I do not have the scope of practice or level of knowledge to conduct consultations or prescribe extemporaneous herbal prescriptions for individuals and charge a fee for doing so. This level of knowledge is only gained by completing the full clinical training.

  • I understand that by enrolling on the course, I agree to pay the total course fees according to my selected schedule. Payment is for the entire course, not for ‘individual’ workshops.