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Philosophy for Children for Level 1 Validated ONLINE COURSE and IN PERSON TRAINING

 

Next training date is an ONLINE course delivered through 6, 2 hour modules on the following dates:

​Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November and Tuesday 2nd and 9th December from 2 - 4pm. 

 

Bookings can be made here:  Course 8006

Please do get in touch to find out more or to enquire about whole school staff training.

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Please note SAPERE will soon be known as 'Thoughtful'​

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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 11th June – 4:15 – 5:30pm. ONLINE

 

Theme: Robots

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Please book your place via eventbrite. 

A full 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 check back for future 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

 

New date coming soon. Whole school staff training available. 

 

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

face to face course. Please do get in touch if you are interested in a course

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​Thinking With Nature

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Wednesday 2nd July

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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Tuesday 10th June, 4 - 5:30pm. 

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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,  an ITC first Level 3 award in Learning Beyond the Classroom. We are currently offering a schools grounds focused level 3 and a beach focused level 3.

 

This course can be offered as a whole staff training on INSET days in your locality. 

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

Please do contact me with any questions​

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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

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​​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 Futureproof Cumbria  - previously 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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More dates coming soon!​​

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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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