In Service Training for Teachers held at Bishops Wood

Starting and continuing Eco Schools ~ towards a Sustainable School!

2LTW004/01
15^th October 2008, 9am to 4pm
Cost £110
The purpose of the day is to introduce the international Eco Schools Award Scheme and explore its potential for embedding learning for sustainability through the life of the school across curriculum, campus and community. There is particular emphasis on inclusion and participation of children and young people who are at the centre of the scheme.
The day will include an element of formal training and be highly participatory ~ making use of outdoor learning and practical workshops
There will be opportunities to share ideas and skills and build a deeper understanding of key processes and concepts behind this valuable scheme.
Tutor: Rupert Brakspear
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Starting to improve school grounds

2LT021/01
21st October 2008, 1pm to 4pm (repeated 17^th March 2009, 1pm to 4pm)
Cost £60
To prepare participants to lead their schools through the first stages of developing their grounds including how to get everyone on board, survey all elements of the school site, consult with the whole school community, establish the schools needs and to draw up a vision plan. Participants will also be invited to the county school grounds development group to discuss progress and share ideas. This group will meet termly.
Tutors: John Rhymer and Stacy Dooley
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Improving outdoor provision for Foundation Stage

2LTW002/01
11^th November 2008, 9am to 4pm
Cost £130

• To explore how you can provide opportunities outdoors for imaginative
• To examine simple, inexpensive, yet effective ways of transforming stark areas of tarmac and Fencing into colourful and enriched learning resources
• To examine case studies of Nursery and Reception outdoor classrooms
• To plan activities which take the curriculum outside
• To discuss the needs of the early years child: planning, resourcing and implementing changes
• Safety and supervision issues
• To identify sources of funding and support for projects

Tutor: John Rhymer & Ann Clay
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Less Is More – Curriculum Development Project Twilight Sessions

Wednesday 3^rd December 2008 & Wednesday 28^th January 2009, 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Free, no charge
Following the Less is more? Curriculum Development Day (8^th October 2008), these twilight sessions offer the opportunity for teachers to share the work they are doing, look at strengths, barriers and opportunities, and work together to continue developing opportunities and activities that explore this theme. The work that goes on in schools will be shared at the Summer Term Eco Schools Conferences (see below) for both Primary and Secondary schools.
Contact Faye Walters at fwalters@worcestershire.gov.ukor on 01905 766809.

Energy Management in Schools for Headteachers & Site Managers

2LW002/01
14^th January 2009, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Cost £70

• To know the benefits of managing energy and water more efficiently in the school setting
• To look at curriculum links with energy and water management in the school
• To learn from school energy case studies and energy management at Bishops Wood
• To explore how site managers and teaching staff can facilitate whole school involvement in energy management
• To plan energy and water management in the school over the school year
• To know what support Worcestershire County Council property Services can give to schools
• To know what financial assistance for energy conservation measures and management in schools is available from grant giving bodies
• To answer any energy and water management issues faced by the school

Tutor: Jon Cree & Rupert Brakspear
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Safety in school grounds  NEW COURSE

2LTWH001/01
27^th January 2009, 1pm to 4pm
Cost £70
The purpose of this activity:  is to examine safety issues in school grounds and see how by appropriate design and construction of features, risks can be managed. We live in a risk averse society but in our school grounds we can enable pupils to be risk aware, develop and take responsibility for their own safety and that of others. Through design we can create safe but adventurous and exciting school grounds. We will consider safety of ponds, trees, logs, fixed play and climbing equipment safety inspections, what constitutes adequate supervision, the schools responsibilities towards contractors, out of school use, unauthorised visitors.
Tutors: John Rhymer, Peter Babb
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Less Is More – Curriculum Development Project Twilight Sessions

Wednesday 3^rd December 2008 & Wednesday 28^th January 2009, 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Free, no charge
Following the Less is more? Curriculum Development Day (8^th October 2008), these twilight sessions offer the opportunity for teachers to share the work they are doing, look at strengths, barriers and opportunities, and work together to continue developing opportunities and activities that explore this theme. The work that goes on in schools will be shared at the Summer Term Eco Schools Conferences (see below) for both Primary and Secondary schools.
Contact Faye Walters at fwalters@worcestershire.gov.uk or on 01905 766809.

Improving your school grounds Part 2: Making the Changes

2LT018/01
10^th February 2009, 1pm to 4pm (repeated 5^th May 2009, 1pm to 4pm)
Cost £70
The purpose of this activity is To enable participants from schools which have a clear understanding and vision  of how they want their grounds to be used, to identify practical solutions to their needs, implement changes and evaluate the effect of these changes.
How to design aspects of your school grounds, come up with innovative and exciting ideas, simply but effectively putting plans into action, understand of some of the health and safety issues relating to their plans for school grounds, obtain grants, advice and support, develop a personal action plan, create an improved vision plan or concept board of ideas to share with colleagues.
In most cases participants will have either attended “Starting to improve your school grounds Part1” or worked with experienced School Grounds Professionals to identify the schools needs and create a vision plan.
Tutors: John Rhymer and Stacy Dooley
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Going for Green! Working towards the Eco Schools Green Flag Award

2LTW003/01
Wednesday 11^th February 2009, 9am to 4pm
Cost £130
The day is specifically designed for all Eco Schools Coordinators who have reached Silver Award in the Eco Schools Award Scheme, and want to prepare for their Green Flag application and assessment.
The day will be varied with sessions devoted to training input, outdoor learning, practical workshops, planning and preparation with other colleagues
The day will give teachers the chance to prioritise actions necessary to achieve Green Flag status and will dedicate some time to looking at, and getting started with the application form.
Tutor: Rupert Brakspear
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Climate Change Beacon Status Link Conference

Tuesday 10^th March 2009, 9.30am to 4.00pm
Cost £50
A conference to explore and share how the County Council is supporting schools in Worcestershire around the theme of Climate change. This will include the work of architects, engineers, the Education for Sustainable Development team, outdoor and environmental learning, that contributed to the County council receiving Beacon Status for it’s work on Climate change
To book and for further details, contact Faye Walters at fwalters@worcestershire.gov.uk or on 01905 766809.

Starting to improve school grounds

LT021/02
17^th March 2009, 1pm to 4pm (repeat of 21^st October 2008 course)
Cost £70
To prepare participants to lead their schools through the first stages of developing their grounds including how to get everyone on board, survey all elements of the school site, consult with the whole school community, establish the schools needs and to draw up a vision plan. Participants will also be invited to the county school grounds development group to discuss progress and share ideas. This group will meet termly.
Tutors: John Rhymer and Stacy Dooley
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Growing Food in Schools – an introduction

2TWH003/01
24^th March 2009, 1pm to 4pm
Cost £70
The purpose of this activity is to explore how children can grow their own food as a part of the curriculum or as an extended school activity.  Participants will learn how to involve pupils in designing and creating a vegetable garden and how to integrate school composting with the garden activities. There will be practical sessions on creating a raised bed and planting suitable vegetable seeds and plants. Growing food in school is a wonderful and engaging way of raising awareness of the value of fresh healthy food and makes a significant contribution to Healthy Schools, Eco-Schools and the sustainable schools framework
Tutor: John Rhymer & Teresa Cave
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Improving your school grounds Part 2: Making the Changes

3LT004/01
5^th May 2009, 1pm to 4pm
Cost £70
The purpose of this activity is To enable participants from schools which have a clear understanding and vision of how they want their grounds to be used, to identify practical solutions to their needs, implement changes and evaluate the effect of these changes.
How to design aspects of your school grounds, come up with innovative and exciting ideas, simply but effectively putting plans into action, understand of some of the health and safety issues relating to their plans for school grounds, obtain grants, advice and support, develop a personal action plan, create an improved vision plan or concept board of ideas to share with colleagues.
In most cases participants will have either attended “Starting to improve your school grounds Part1” or worked with experienced School Grounds Professionals to identify the schools needs and create a vision plan.
Tutors: John Rhymer and Stacy Dooley
For availability, contact the INSET Office on 01905 740125. To book, please submit INSET1 form to INSET office.

Other courses in which teachers may be interested

Training Courses at Bishops Wood Centre

Forest School Leader Training at Bishops Wood Centre