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

 

I do not have any forthcoming open courses, but can offer whole school

staff training.

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Please do get in touch to find out more.

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

 

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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In addition Gina is involved in delivering Climate training to the wider community and is pleased to be involved in a FREE workshop for individuals, organisations and businesses in the Langdale Valley, Ullswater Valley and Hawkshead & West of Windermere, organised by Cumbria Tourism. 

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Wednesday 5th March, 9:45am - 1pm Pooley Bridge Village Hall (Parkin Memorial Hall)Penrith, CA10 2NL. information and to book

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Outdoor Learning Network Meeting

Next meeting - Tuesday15th July, 1 – 4:30pm.

Kindly hosted by Crosthwaite Primary School.

Kendal. LA8 8HT.

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Gina established the Outdoor Learning Network for schools back in January 2022. Gina gave  her time freely to co-ordinate the network for 3 years, but now a nominal annual fee of  £30 is requested from network members. The network is 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. Network meetings take place on a termly basis, each hosted by a different school. 30 schools 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

Grayrigg CE Primary School, Kendal

St Mary's RC Primary School Morecambe

South Walney Infant School, Walney

St. Oswalds CE Primary School, Kendal

Sandgate School, Kendal (SEND)

Newbridge House, barrow (PRU)

Sedbergh Primary School

Medlar with Wesham School

St Paul's CE Primary School, Barrow

High Hesket Primary School, Penrith

Greatwood Primary School, Lancaster

Grosvenor Park Primary School, Morecambe

St Mary's Primary, Kirby Lonsdale

Bentham Primary School

George Hastwell School, Walney

Thurnham Glasson School, Lancaster

All Saints CE Primary School, Cockermouth

Crosthwaite Primary School, Kendal

St Paul's CE Primary , Barrow 

Cambridge Street Primary, Barrow

Yealand Primary School, Harrington

 

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​The network is co-ordinated by Gina of Little Chatters, with valued inputs from linked organisations and practitioners. The Ernest Cook Trust will be supporting with administration of the growing network going forward.  The Outdoor Learning Network is also kindly supported by Dr Dave Harvey of Dave Harvey Outdoor Learning. Dave provides practical support to schools at the meetings, drawing on his expertise linked to work with the Institute for Outdoor Learning, the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom and the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres

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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. ​​​​