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Philosophy for Children for Level 1 Validated ONLINE COURSE

 

The course takes place on zoom over 6 dates. Attendance on all 6 dates is required to

receive the Level 1 validation.  

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Autumn  term commencing on Tuesday 5th November 2024 from 2 - 4pm.

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Every Tuesday for 6 weeks; 2pm until 4pm 05/11/24, 12/11/24, 19/11/24, 26/11/24, 03/12/24, 10/12/24 Please book onto course 7265

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Places can be booked here 

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​​Philosofuns  

Jane Yates (Philosopher's backpack) and I collaborate on Philosofuns. Please do read my blog 'Philosofuns - What are they and are they really fun?' to find out more!

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 Next session: Thursday 6th February – 4:15 – 5:30pm. ONLINE

 

We would very much welcome your suggestions for a theme.

Previous themes have included: trees, homes, toys, friends, provisions,

robots, clocks and maps.

Booking opens soon. A flyer can be viewed here. 

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​Philosofuns ONLINE and IN YOUR SETTING!

We are now offering lots of whole school online and face o face Philosofun training. Please do contact us to find out more. ​Whole school training flyer

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"Gina & Jane's Philosofuns are not only fun - they're also thought-provoking, exciting and wonderful opportunities for community-building!”  Mike – Everywhere Philosophy

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Philosophy for Children (P4C) OUTDOORS! 

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Please look out for future face to face course dates

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Course Aims:

� To experience and share practical examples of P4C in an outdoor

setting

� To provide tools and techniques to use Philosophy for Children

outdoors

� To provide and share examples of resources to support future

work

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This course draws on recent work with over 20 schools linked to

Morecambe Bay, work with Rusland Horizons, Conserving

Coniston and Crake and the Yorkshire Dales Millenium trust and

over 20 years experience of using P4C linked to the outdoors.

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This course is suitable for all Primary Practitioners new or experienced in P4C.

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Please do contact us to secure your place. gina@littlechatters.co.uk  

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Philosophy for Children Outdoors ONLINE taster

 

Watch this space for another date soon

 

P4C Outdoors taster! Designed for those who can't travel for the

face to face course. 

 

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 Places £20 - £25

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Thinking With Nature

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Wednesday 26th March.

9:30 – 3:30pm

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston. PR5 0AG

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​​'Thinking with Nature' is a full day course commissioned  by SAPERE and developed by Gina (Little Chatters) and Jane Yates.  Further information can be found here. 

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Most of the course is delivered in the outdoors and includes NO POWERPOINTS!  Lots of opportunity to explore nature using the Philosophy for Children (P4C) approach.

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Please do contact me if you are interested in whole staff training at your setting or hosting a course for providers!

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P4C for Early Years - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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New date coming soon. Whole school staff training available. 

This workshop focuses on some specific tools and techniques to support delivery of P4C in the Early Years (EYFS to 5 years), drawing on tried and tested practical examples from the indoor and outdoor classroom. 

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Please book your place via SAPERE's website. 

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ITC First Level 3 award in 'Learning Beyond the Classroom

 

​I am pleased to be working in partnership with High Points and Dave Harvey

Outdoor Learning to offer this course, the only nationally regulated Award in

Outdoor Learning (Ofqual and RQF).

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 All courses provide the opportunity to receive a certificate of attendance, or with additional supported study,  a ITC first Level 3 award in Learning Beyond the Classroom.

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Wednesday 5th February, 8:45 - 5pm, Harraby Community Centre Carlisle. CA1 3SN

Tuesday 11th February, 9:15 - 5:30pm, Fulwood and Cadley Primary School, Preston. PR2 3QT

The core Level 3 is focused on Learning Beyond the Classroom in your school grounds. 

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th March, 9:30 - 3:30pm both days

This extended level 3 is focused on taking teaching and learning to

the beach environment.​

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For further information on these courses and to book, please visit high points website. ​

Whole school staff training options are available​

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Schools Outdoor Learning Conference

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After the success of the 2024 Schools Outdoor Learning Conference we have already begun planning for 2025. Please watch this space as dates will be announced soon!

University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster. LA1 3JD

​​This conference is a collaboration with the University of Cumbria and Dave Harvey - Outdoor Learning on an exciting day of workshops, keynotes and networking opportunities for Early Years, Primary, SEND and AP settings. 

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The 2024 conference brochure can be viewed here. 

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Carbon Literacy and Climate FRESK training

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Gina is also a trainer for Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAFS) and is pleased to be

involved in the delivery of their new Climate FRESK course and Carbon Literacy training

for schools. With DFE guidance encouraging schools to have a sustainability lead and a

climate action plan in place, these courses offer a great opportunity to further your knowledge and understanding of the climate emergency. These initial courses are offered at the hugely discounted rate of £19 per person (80% off the usual ticket price of £97).

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Monday 18th November, 1:30 - 4:30pm St Begh's Catholic Junior School, Whitehaven. CA28 7TD - for further information and to book.

Wednesday 4th December, 1:30 - 4:30pm St Paul's Junior School, Barrow in Furness LA14 4HF - for further information and to book

Tuesday 25th February, 1:30 - 4:30pm St.Oswald's CE Primary School, Kendal LA9 6QR - for further information and to book. 

Tuesday 18th March, 1:30 - 4:30pm  High Heskett Primary School, Carlisle CA4 0HU - for further information and to book​​

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If you are interested in a full staff training or hosting a future training, please do get in touch  

Climate Fresk sessions can also be delivered with pupils in your classroom.

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FREE - Outdoor Learning Network Meeting

Tuesday 4th March, 1 – 4:30pm.

Kindly hosted by St Mary's CE Primary School.

Kirkby Lonsdale. LA9 2BN.

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Gina established the Outdoor Learning Network for schools back in January 2022. Gina gives her time freely to co-ordinate this network targeted at Primary, SEND and Alternative Provision settings from across Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire with the aim to facilitate the sharing of good practice in relation to Outdoor Learning in all its many forms.  New schools are encouraged to apply to join the network which is primary focused, with a focus please on schools who have already begun to embed outdoor learning to facilitate further sharing in the network. Network meetings take place on a termly basis, each hosted by a different school. Over 50 school are currently members of the network.

Please email gina@littlechatters.co.uk 

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Meetings to date have included a focus on:

Progression in outdoor learning

Linking learning to the curriculum

Effective playtimes

Morecambe Bay Curriculum

Successful School trips

Inclusivity in the Outdoors

Successful School Grounds

Climate action and Sustainability

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Members of the network include:

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Ryelands Primary School, Lancaster

Balderstone CE School, Blackburn

Pennybridge CE School, Ulverston

Grayrigg CE Primary School, Kendal

St Mary's RC Primary School Morecambe

Langdale CE Primary School. Ambleside

South Walney Infant School, Walney

Thurnham Glasson Primary School, Glasson Dock

All Saints CE Primary School, Cockermouth

St Antony's RC Primary School, Blackburn

Sandgate School, Kendal

St. Oswalds CE Primary School, Kendal

Foulridge St Michael & All Angels Church of England, Blackburn

Sandgate School, Kendal (SEND)

Newbridge House, barrow (PRU)

George Hastwell School Walney (SEND)

Windermere School

Fulwood and Cadley Primary School, Preston

Ribby with Wrea Primary School, Preston

Bentham Primary School, North Yorkshire

Great Wood Primary School, Lancaster

St Mary's Primary, Kirkby Lonsdale

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​The network is co-ordinated by Gina of Little Chatters, with valued inputs from linked organisations and practitioners. Particular thanks go to Dave Harvey - of Dave Harvey Outdoor Learning, who sits on the group in a duel role as governor also at Langdale Primary School. 

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Please contact me if you would like more information. or are interested to join the network.  A recent blog linked to the group can be accessed here. ​​​​