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We are excited to be teaming up again with Ali, Makaton Tutor, to bring you a fun packed CPD day tailored to develop your skills supporting Outdoor Play and Learning.The day will start with a morning of Makaton which not only covers the introductory basics of Makaton but will also include a selection of outdoor specific signs such as natural objects, fire, weather, bugs and more! This course was designed with outdoor practitioners in mind and is tailored for those working with children in the outdoors. Delegates will receive a certificate of completion and a booklet of signs for the introductory Makaton course.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided cooked on the fire.
The afternoon will be a hands on exploration of outdoor play combining background knowledge with activities to take back to your setting and including discussion around risk assessments and challenges faced working with children outdoors.
Aims of the day:
To provide an introductory knowledge of Makaton and basic signs
To learn some basic Makaton signs related to working Outdoors with Children.
Knowledge about why the outdoor environment is important for play, learning and development.
To build confidence working with children outdoors.
To discuss risk in outdoor play and the role of the risk assessment.
To try practical ideas and activities to engage children outdoors.
This is a practical course and will be hands on. Play Wild CiC are based in Wood Lane Quarry which is uneven underfoot and not suitable for those with limited mobility. Although there is some shelter, this course is outside so please dress for the weather.
Tickets are £60 per person, refreshments and resources included. Places are limited, if your setting or organisation is paying for CPD then please contact us to secure your place and arrange for invoicing.
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Play Wild CIC, Weston-super-mare, United Kingdom
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