Outdoor Learning
•A step-by-step guide to creating an outdoor classroom
•Everything you need to have in place to support the EYFS
•How to impress Ofsted
Linda Tallent
Linda is a practical and innovative trainer specialising in Early Years. She is a School Improvement Officer and is responsible for much innovative work in Gateshead, creating effective learning environments. Linda has a strong interest in developing early literacy and numeracy skills in young children.
Setting up an outside learning environment
An outline of what Ofsted are looking for
An in-depth breakdown of what areas should be included
Making the transition to Year 1 with outdoor learning
Health and safety aspects and risk assessments
Integrating play and learning
Seamless provision between indoor and outdoor learning
Using the environment as a learning tool for all areas of the curriculum
Extending opportunities for:
- Physical activity
- Learning through play
- Imagination & creativity
- Problem solving
- Communication, language and literacy
Embedding policy into best practice
Case studies and examples from practice
Identifying possible sources of funding
Impact of the Government agenda as set out in the documents:
- Excellence and Enjoyment
- Every Child Matters
Implement the EYFS Framework
Practical activities and resources
Ideas for developing prop boxes, resource lists and best websites
A list of companies that will help to design your outdoor area
Ideas for developing the outdoor classroom on a shoestring budget
Complete sets of weekly plans for the whole school year
Assessment, monitoring and evaluation
Using incidental and participant observations formatively
FREE WEEKLY PLANS plus FREE CD ROM:
Foundation Stage Outdoor Area Planner
- 26 Activities for Mathematical Development
- 12 Activities for Scientific Development
- 5 Prop Box Ideas
Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.
INSET
Outdoor Learning, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Linda Tallent
Linda is a practical and innovative trainer specialising in Early Years. She is a School Improvement Officer and is responsible for much innovative work in Gateshead, creating effective learning environments. Linda has a strong interest in developing early literacy and numeracy skills in young children.
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