Events Diary

Outdoor Learning & Play 2012

01-02 February 2012, Nursery World

ILEC Conference Centre
47 Lillie Road
Earl's Court
SW6 1UD
London
United Kingdom

Children need to play. It is vital for their physical and emotional development and for their social learning. However, children are at risk of losing out on essential childhood experiences that outdoor play provides. Are you making the most of outdoor play opportunities for the children at your nursery?

Ensure children's traditional love for outdoor adventure doesn't become a thing of the past. Explore the latest ideas on how to facilitate learning and development through outdoor play at Nursery World's 4th Outdoor Learning & Play Conference taking place on 1st February 2012 in London.

Don't miss the chance to hear leading industry experts discuss:

• Creative Ideas For Outdoor Play: exploring the latest activities to develop outdoor play experiences
  
• Training Staff On Implementing Effective Outdoor Play: reviewing why it is crucial to children's learning and encouraging enthusiasm within your workforce
  
• Using The Natural Environment Cost-Effectively: introducing affordable equipment developed from natural resources
  
• Maximising Limited & Restricted Outdoor Spaces: making the most of the outdoor space you have to enhance learning
  
• Forest Schools: what are the benefits of Forest Schools? How can Forest Schools be implemented within nursery settings
  
• Playing Safe: how to balance independence with risk during outdoor play 
  
• The EYFS & Outdoor Play: incorporating EYFS changes proposed under the revised framework
  
• Managing A Free-Flow Learning Environment: maintaining ratios and sustaining free-flow play at your setting
  
• Facilitating Outdoor Play Come Rain Or Shine: preparing for activities in all types of weather

Discount! Click here to book on to the Conference and Masterclass to receive a special discounted rate

Who should attend:

• Nursery Manager
  
• Deputy Nursery Manager
  
• Nursery Practitioner
  
• Assistant Nursery Manager
  
• Head of Early Years
  
• Early Years Co-Ordinator
  
• Early Years Consultant
  
• Headteacher
  
• Deputy Headteacher
  
• Nursery Owner
  
• Nursery Director
  
• Birth-to-Three Advisor
  

Contact: Camilla Brice, +44(0)20 8267 4011, events@haymarket.com