Wilder Schools Conference

The Wilder School Conference is part of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wilder Schools programme. The conference is designed for our wilder school leaders, but also we welcome those not wilder schools to share and learn knowledge and experiences to support their school journeys in connecting our young people to nature and making the most of our outdoor spaces for learning.

We hope the conference is an opportunity to be inspired and take action in school. A great CPD for staff leading the sustainability and outdoor provision in school.

Programme of workshops to choose from and details TBC but will include:

• Making space for nature- management and creating habitats for nature to be used as a learning resource. Small and larger scale ideas.

• Making the most of resource and staff with limited budget and time

• A year of outdoor learning- what does it look like? Discuss and learn how to make outdoor learning part of a full academic year.

• Natural play and how to make spaces accessible in a safe and controlled way

• Curriculum lessons with supportive templates to help plan your lesson including Maths, English, Science, Art, Geography and History.

• Making nature a theme that threads through multiple curriculum subjects giving an in depth learning opportunity and understanding around real life conservation and environmental topics.

All attendees will recieve a follow up resource pack that links up to the worshops from the conference.

Agenda: Details TBC

9.15-9.30am Arrival- refreshments

Seed swap- bring your seeds to swap, will give you some clever ways of seed collecting, sharing seeds and what best to sow.

9.35am Welcome and introduction

Pros and cons of outdoor learning and using your school grounds- through some interactive activities will explore what the pros and cons are from each other and share any solutions?

10.15am Workshop

11am Break- refreshments and cake/biscuits (opportunity to network)

11.15am Workshop

12 noon Lunch - please bring your own packed lunch (opportunity to network)

We will ask you to send us a 1 page fact sheet about a project you've done in your own setting. We will display these at lunch for you to all look at and hopefully ask questions.

12.45pm Workshop

1.30pm Workshop

2.15pm Activity in a tray- Taking a class or group outdoors can feel like extra work when having to take multiple resources. We will give you ideas across all curricular subjects and primary key stages on activities that only need 1 tray of resource.

2.45pm Reflection and feedback

Wilder Schools Challenge and Award- launching from September

Resource pack

3pm Finish

What do I need to bring?

• Appropriate clothing for walking outside for the weather on the day (hat and sunscreen if hot)
• Comfortable and sturdy walking boots,
• Packed lunch
• Refreshments, biscuits and cakes provided

Before booking, please ensure that you read the course booking terms and conditions, along with the Covid statement below:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Booking & Payments

Booking is essential for all HIWWT adult courses. Payments must be made in full before the course starts. Places on courses are not confirmed until full payment is received. Course bookings may not be sold to 3rd parties. All proceeds from our adult courses support our wider HIWWT work.

Refunds

- Cancellation by HIWWT : HIWWT reserves the right to cancel a course if minimum enrolments are not achieved even after payment has been received in full. If this happens HIWWT will offer a transfer to another course of the same value or as part payment or a full refund. All reasonable efforts will be made to contact the learners enrolled on the cancelled course by email or telephone. If HIWWT are unable to contact a learner about a cancellation for any reason, HIWWT are not liable for any additional costs or expenses incurred.

- Cancellations within 2 weeks of course start : Cancellations by the learner within 2 weeks of the course start HIWWT will be unable to provide a refund, although we may offer a transfer to another course at our discretion.

- Cancellations more than 2 weeks before the course start : Cancellations by the learner will be fully refunded

- Absence : No full or part refunds will be made for absence, late arrival or early departure from any part of the course.

Amendments : HIWWT reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of a course at any time and to take appropriate action, including the cancellation of a course or individual booking, if, in its opinion, it deems such action necessary. HIWWT course programmes are subject to amendments. HIWWT reserves the right to alter course programmes or engage alternative tutors if and as circumstances dictate. Any increase in course price will not take place within the 28 days prior to

the course start.

Physical Fitness : Due to the nature of some HIWWT courses a satisfactory level of health is essential. Anyone who has not disclosed a health problem, which makes it impossible or inadvisable to take part in the course, may be asked by the tutor to leave. Any fee refunded in such case will be at the discretion of HIWWT. Learners with disabilities are very welcome to attend courses and HIWWT will make reasonable attempts to include all learners where ever possible. HIWWT sometimes run courses that may be difficult for some people with certain disabilities, if you are concerned about the suitability of the courses and have specific requirements please contact courses on 01489 774400 or email [email protected] prior to booking.

Dogs and pets : HIWWT welcomes Guide Dogs on courses. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on HIWWT courses even at venues that allow dogs or pets.

Disputes : Should any dispute arise, HIWWT decision is final.

Data Protection : HIWWT will keep your details on an entirely confidential database which will not be shared with any third party. This information will be used to keep you informed of the Trust’s activities and to send you information about the course.

Insurance, liability and code of conduct : HIWWT cannot take responsibility for loss or damage to any learner’s personal belongings or vehicles or injury, damage or loss while travelling to and from the course. Learners agree to follow the tutor’s safety instructions at all times and have a legal responsibility to take all reasonable precautions to maintain their own safety and not to endanger other members of the group. Learners failing to adhere to the Health and Safety instructions of the tutor will be asked to leave the course and no refund will be given in this instance. HIWWT is not responsible for any costs, damage or expenses incurred due to adverse weather conditions, industrial dispute or any other cause beyond the control of HIWWT

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