Beyond the Classroom Conference
Our new Conference date will be coming soon.
Calling all educators! Do you want to take your young people into the outdoors to learn across the curriculum!
The evidence is clear, children thrive in the outdoor environment (Natural England).
Improvements are seen in their:
- Behaviour
- Attainment
- Resilience
- Personal character development
- Positive mental attitude
Cross-curriculum learning outside ensures that young people will flourish. They will also foster their inspiration to love and to respect the natural environment.
What to expect
Keynote Speeches
We are thrilled to welcome Dr Anne Hunt, Chair of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC).
Dr Hunt will be sharing key findings from a recent research conducted by Natural England.
The report confirms that high quality learning outside the classroom, in natural environments, can deliver a wide range of positive health and learning outcomes.
More keynote speakers to follow.
Workshops
We're committed to supporting schools to deliver quality outdoor learning across their curriculum. We have listened to your feedback about wanting more workshops. So you will be able to take part in 4 workshops and choose from over 20 curriculum linked themes.
The workshops will be delivered by industry leaders including our very own SOLD staff (Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development). You will also hear from specialist organisation including Surrey Wildlife Trust, The Garden Classroom, Surrey County Council, Trees for Cities and The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
Take a look at the workshops on offer this year!
During the day, you will be supplied with plenty of ideas and resources. When you return to school, you'll feel inspired to have a positive effect on your outdoor learning.
Goody Bag
Each delegate will receive a goody bag filled with helpful materials, including resources, lesson plans, and support information. It will help you take your outdoor learning to the next level.
Food
We want you to stay energised all day. Our wonderful catering team will provide you with plenty of food and refreshments. This will include a delicious breakfast snack, a hearty lunch in the outdoors, and plenty of healthy snacks throughout the day.
Who should come?
Attention all teachers who enjoy outdoor education: this is specifically for you. This is important for teachers in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, outdoor learning leads, sports coordinators, and educators. Plus, it is suitable for teachers involved with transition from primary to secondary and OAA (Outdoor Adventurous Activities) in Key Stage 3. Suitable for mainstream and SEN schools (Special Education Needs)
Cost
All other tickets are £160 per delegate and include:
- Keynote speeches from industry experts
- A light breakfast
- Refreshments all day
- A hearty lunch
- We have a goody bag filled with learning resources. We will reveal more details closer to the conference.
- Attendance to 4 workshops from a choice of over 20
- Resources from all workshops.
- Networking with like-minded educators.
- A day in the outdoors – and in our huge tent teepee 'Big Hat'!
The Sport Premium Funding can finance outdoor learning.
We really look forward to seeing you for an amazing day in the outdoors!