Presented by: Juliet Robertson
- Bring to life high quality literacy in all curriculum areas
- Explore and exploit low-cost natural materials, the local neighbourhood and further afield
- Embed outdoor learning as an outstanding habit, not an add-on
- Use differentiated outdoor activities to boost attainment for boys and shy pupils
- Make crucial connections between literacy and the real world
- Rain or shine, it’s literacy outdoors all the time
Juliet is one of the UK's leading proponents of outdoor learning, having written several key Scottish outdoor learning documents on behalf of Education Scotland. She also designed and developed national Forest Kindergarten training for Early Years practitioners. Juliet writes the award-winning blog "I'm a teacher, get me OUTSIDE here!
DATES:
27th June 2013 Birmingham
2nd July 2013 London
Who should attend• Literacy – top priority in the revised Ofsted framework
• Research behind outdoor literacy's positive whole-school impact
• Best practice case studies – lessons from Scotland to Sweden and beyond
• Positively addresses health & safety and other concerns about working outside with
children
• Open-ended activities suitable for all ages
Benefits of attending• Primary Heads & Principals
• Key Stage 1 & 2 Teachers
• EY Foundation Stage
• SENCOs
• Support for Learning Teachers
• Learning Support Assistants
Instantly open up your classroom• Bring to life high quality literacy in all curriculum areas
• Explore and exploit low-cost natural materials, the local neighbourhood and further
afield
• Embed outdoor learning as an outstanding habit not an add-on
• Use differentiated outdoor activities to boost attainment for boys and shy pupils
• Make crucial connections between literacy and the real world
• Lead outdoor literacy whether rain or shine
• How to make the move from indoor to - outdoor
• Make the most out of a concrete jungle or green haven
• Maximise accessible resources for self-initiated play and learning
• Pull together landscapes, poetry, imagination and literacy
• Embrace multisensory and experiential learning methods
• Train your eye to spot outdoor stimuli for literacy activities
