Follow this link to the ideal solution to handwashing outdoors, particularly in woodland sites. The Tippy Tap site gives information on the background and the instructions for building your own Tippy Tap. All you need is a big plastic bottle with a handle, a nail and hammer to make some holes near the spout, some string or rope and a structure to hang your bottle from….easy!
http://www.tippytap.org/the-tippy-tap
Please let us know about all your good practice in outdoor learning and play!
All you need to do is send some text describing your activities and some photos or illustrations about them.You may want to send some extacts from a floor book as well as photos.
Remember to send the photos as a separate attachment. we are aslo eager to hear about organisations or websites that can help us develop outdoor learning and play.
Send to;
Marian Cairns-cairnsma@northlan.gov.uk
Christine Farquharson-farquharsonc@northlan.gov.uk
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The Health and Safety Executive released this high level statement on the balance between play and risk in 2012.
This will give practitioners some reassurance about our responsibility to offer children challenging experiences which engage them in assessing and managing risk and keeping themselves and others safe.
We will soon publish our own North Lanarkshire Risk BENEFIT Assessments on our intranet- First Class . The revised Risk Benefit Assessments will clearly state the benefits of activities as well as the potential hazards and control measures.
SAFER OUTINGS TIPSpdfThis article explains what can go wrong when an outing is not effectivelly planned. This is a useful reminder of steps to take when planning outings.
Great wee book-Loads of things to do with a stick! adventure sticks,magic sticks, creative sticks,games, musical sticks etc etc etc. Only £9.99!
Fruitful Schools is a great ways to inspire and children and introduce tem to growing their own food
Support children learning about animals and their habitats by contacting SPCA
Bag2 School-a great way to be green and raise funds for outdoor learning.
Central Scotland Green Network funding available to all educational establishments within the central Scotland area to support learning outdoors and natural play.
Forest Kindergarten Training -details and application form are now on F.I.S. Closing date 2nd November.Apply as soona s possible!
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