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Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £140
Description:
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| October 18, 2010 | ||
| 9:30 am | to | 4:30 pm |
Date: Monday 18th October 2010
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £140
Description:
This course is for all practitioners working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 children who would like to explore the creative potential of the natural environment and is suitable for: Early Years and KS1 Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, Art and Literacy Coordinators, Forest School practitioners.
The day will be a mix of hand-on activities and ideas to use in the outdoor environment, as well as allowing time for exploratory discussion, reflection and sharing of practice.
Booking:
This course is facilitated via Norfolk County Council’s INSET opportunities system.
Please view the County Councils training flyer and booking information here.
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