Teacher Training - Curriculum links to outdoor learning (Foundation & KS1)

Get ready to boost your teaching skills and support your curriculum outcomes through outdoor learning on the 22nd May!

By Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Date and time

Mon, 7 Oct 2024 10:00 - 14:30 GMT+1

Location

Crown Farm Quarry

Stoneyford Lane Northwich CW8 2JL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 4 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to the Curriculum links to outdoor learning (Foundation & KS1) Training Day - Brought to you by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust and made available by TARMAC.

Join us on Monday 7th October 2024 at 10:00 AM at the beautiful Crown Farm Quarry Nature Reserve, near Northwich in Cheshire.

This hands-on training day will provide educators with practical skills and ideas for supporting the delivery of your curriculum objectives through outdoor learning.

Learn how to deliver engaging and enriching sessions for children from the Foundation stage to KS1.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of nature and how it can be used to deliver effective learning opportunities.

We can't wait to see you there.


Purpose and Content:

  • This hands-on training day aims to equip educators with practical skills and creative ideas for supporting the delivery of the Foundation stage and key stage one, through the outdoors.
  • Participants will learn how to design and deliver effective and engaging teaching sessions through nature.
  • The focus is on deepening understanding and inspiring a love for nature and the outdoors in the children they work with.


What to Expect:

  • A day spent on the nature reserve, engaging in hands-on activities and meaningful discussions about the importance of learning outdoors that also meet the objectives outlined in your curriculum.


What to Bring:

  • Clothing for All Weathers: Since the entire day will be spent outdoors, participants are advised to come prepared with warm gear, waterproofs, and appropriate footwear (wellies or waterproof walking boots).
  • Drinks and Snacks: Staying hydrated and energized is essential, especially with all the fun outdoor activities planned.
  • Lunch: Bring something delicious to enjoy during the midday break.


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Eligibility and Support:

  • This training day is available to educators who teach foundation or KS1 Children.
  • To secure a place, practitioners must demonstrate that they work with children in an educational capacity.

For any further questions, feel free to reach out via email at Education@CheshireWT.org.uk. Enjoy the training, and may it inspire many wonderful nature experiences for your children!🌿🌼🌳

Organised by

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage around 40 nature reserves. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

As the region’s leading wildlife charity, we act as a voice for wildlife and the environment, meeting with those who shape and influence our countryside from your local community to Westminster.