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Learning through risk by The Wolds Day Nursery

The Wolds Day Nursery share their journey with us, explaining how they introduced risk taking into their learning. The start of the journey At The Wolds, we have been very fortunate regarding our space and have always wanted to use this to the best effect. We found that our children were given limited opportunities to…

Byjhandley27 February 20230Comments

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Episode 9: Understanding nature-based pedagogy with Niki Buchan

The great outdoors offers so many opportunities for interpretation and choice, providing children with enriching learning experiences. Throughout this podcast episode, nature pedagogue and author, Niki Buchan, explores the concept of nature-based learning in the early years. Taking it right back to basics, Niki explains what nature-based practice is, answering questions such as what it…

Byjhandley16 February 20230Comments

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Getting started with learning through risk

What does learning through risk mean and what are the benefits? Learning through risk can come in many guises. From children using scissors, and climbing trees to riding a bike, all are activities that include an element of risk. Although we can sometimes be cautious about adding an element of risk into learning, it’s about…

Byjhandley14 February 20230Comments

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Episode 8: Adopting a relaxed approach to risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, shares practical tips and guidance for adopting a more relaxed approach to children’s risk-taking in the Early Years. Reflective practice Have you ever considered taking your next staff meeting outdoors to immerse yourself in some of those thrill-seeking adventures our children…

Byjhandley10 February 20230Comments

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Episode 7: How our understanding of risk is changing with Ellen Sandseter

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, explores how approaches to learning through risk have changed over time (and are still evolving) and what this means in terms of effective learning for children. Alistair and Ellen encourage practitioners not to fear challenging what they might usually consider being…

Byjhandley7 February 20230Comments

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6 ways to use Creative Construction Crates

In this article, we share 6 ways to use the TTS Creative Construction Crates in your setting. The Creative Crates are perfect for motor skills, collaborative play, language development, and so much more. 1. Become an architect! Construct and create a den! Children will enjoy building their own creations by stacking the crates neatly on…

Byjhandley7 February 20230Comments

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Episode 6: The benefits of risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, talks about the fundamental benefits of learning through risk in early childhood and why practitioners must also not be afraid to take a little bit of risk in their practice too. https://youtu.be/GJ_-u5AUW0k Ellen breaks the benefits down into two parts, looking…

Byjhandley26 January 20230Comments

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Episode 5: An Introduction to learning through risk with Ellen Sandseter

How much risk is too much risk? Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, introduces the concept of learning through risk, also referred to as Risky Play, in early childhood. https://youtu.be/c_VIidqTPZo Alistair and Ellen delve into the benefits of creating open-ended outdoor spaces that allow and encourage children to explore…

Byjhandley19 January 20230Comments

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Episode 4: Bringing the outdoors into all areas of learning with Sue Asquith

Throughout episode 4, Alistair Bryce-Clegg, and International Educational Consultant Sue Asquith, talk about the value of using outdoor spaces in all areas of learning across the Early Years framework. https://youtu.be/VMP9Er9NTX4 Sue and Alistair share practical ways to incorporate all areas of learning into your outdoor spaces to support children’s learning and development. From PSED…

Byjhandley11 January 20230Comments

Outdoor Primary TTS Webinars

Meet our Outdoor Spaces Webinar panellist: Catriona Woodward

Catriona is a passionate educator, committed to creativity, innovation and learning through the world around us. She started her career as an educator in the UK, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Plymouth and her PGCE from Goldsmiths, University of London. Since then, Catriona has held a range of leadership…

Byjhandley9 January 20230Comments

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Learning through risk by The Wolds Day Nursery

Episode 9: Understanding nature-based pedagogy with Niki Buchan

Getting started with learning through risk

Episode 8: Adopting a relaxed approach to risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter

Episode 7: How our understanding of risk is changing with Ellen Sandseter

6 ways to use Creative Construction Crates

Episode 6: The benefits of risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter

Episode 5: An Introduction to learning through risk with Ellen Sandseter

Episode 4: Bringing the outdoors into all areas of learning with Sue Asquith

Meet our Outdoor Spaces Webinar panellist: Catriona Woodward

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