Sheffield Outdoor Learning Schools Conference
Sheffield Outdoor Learning Schools Conference
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Location: Ecclesall Woods Discovery Centre, S7 2QX
Time: 9:00 - 15:30
Aimed at Sheffield schools this conference for teachers, educators, curriculum leads and outdoor visits co-ordinators, is an opportunity to showcase the many opportunities and benefits available to the community of Sheffield schools. With a range of workshops and activities covering EYFS to GCSE field work. Sharing best practice and easy ideas to connect young people with the natural world for the benefits of wellbeing, growing outdoor learning and nature recovery.
Workshop information: More to be added closer to the time
Nature Connection Games - Fun activities to engage with the natural world and promote wellbeing through connection to nature. join the Peak District National Park Communities and Wellbeing Team to explore wellbeing in the outdoors. Suitable for all.
Making the most of your school ground for children and wildlife – With Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Group management in to outdoors – join the Peak District National Park Learning Team in sharing tips and fun ways to facilitate group management in the outdoors. Supporting risk assessments and enabling young people to explore with confidence. Suitable for all key stages.
Embed nature in learning – bring any subject into the outdoors – Join John Bray from Discovery Outdoors to explore bringing the curriculum outdoors.
Forest school skills for young learners – join Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust to develop you forest school practice for younger learners. Aimed at developing and sharing practice working with KS1 children.
Ecology and ID skills for primary schools – Build confidence and boost knowledge on ecology skills and ID. Exploring app’s, keys and other tools to support in school. Working with the Peak District National Park Learning Team.
Woodland crafts – The team at Ecclesall Woods, Woodland Discovery Centre will be offering woodland crafts. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
For more information please contact: Woodland.discovery@sheffield.gov.uk (please note bookings cannot be taken over the phone)
Parking is free and the location is easy to get to via public transport routes. Directions and information on Ecclesall Woods can be found here.
Please note: This will be a hands-on day with outdoor sessions. Please come dressed for a day in the woods.
Cost: £25 per person (including lunch)
(Booking advice: Please put your school/organisation NAME and address in the address box when booking your ticket)