Using the outdoors as inspiration, this blended course is full of multi-sensory activities to support you and baby to explore the wonder of nature in the Autumn! Designed to develop movement and co-ordination, stimulate the senses and encourage an early connection with nature.
Aims of Course
Staffordshire parents/carers aged 19+ of babies aged 3 months to 2 years.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the topic.
Course Content
Each week we focus on a different area of the Early Years and Foundation Stage Curriculum to support the development of babies through nature based ideas and activities. Taking inspiration from the season, activities will include sensory walks and Autumn inspired story time, as well as seasonal arts and crafts! Adults are supported to adapt the activities each week to suit their baby.
How you will learn?
This is a blended course held over 6 weeks. One hour per week will be held at Landywood Family Hub, with one hour independent learning to try at home during the rest of the week.
Learner support
Two tutors will guide this course and provide expert support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We can work together to ensure the course is accessible and works for you. We offer a personal approach to our courses and are on hand to help and support throughout. Through WhatsApp groups and online platforms, we encourage learners to help each other as well, to create a supportive online learning environment.
Course Assessments
There are no formal assessments as part of this course. We ask for weekly feedback to encourage regular reflection. There are two compulsory final feedback forms to complete at the end of the course. Your family will receive a certificate of achievement at the end of this course.
Learning Materials
During the face-to-face sessions, we encourage families to come prepared for experiencing different weather, as some of the time will be spent outdoors. Ideas to try at home will be clearly outlined with any resources required listed. We encourage you to reuse, recycle, adapt or borrow, before buying anything new!
What can learners progress onto next?
Many learners move onto other Community Learning courses, join local groups at their libraries and Family Hubs, or even set up their own groups to develop their connection and continue learning. We provide ideas for next steps throughout the course tailored to individual interests and aspirations too.
Location, Dates and Times
09/09/2024 to 21/10/2024, Mondays, 11.00am to 12.00pm at:
Landywood Family Hub, Holly Lane, Great Wyrley WS6 6AQ
Families will also have one hour per week to complete tasks independently at home.
Course fees
There are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Community Forest Services
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How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Rebecca Banks on:
Telephone 07525 120117
