Flexible indoor and outdoor programs

Event details

Description:

Indoor and outdoor environments offer significantly different yet complementary experiences and should be given EQUAL focus and attention. It is not about ‘Let’s open the door so you can have a run around.’

Date:

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Time

6:30PM — 8:30PM

Location:

City of Whittlesea, Council Offices, Fountain View Room, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

Contact:

Family Services Education Officer

Phone:

9404 8865

Cost:

$33

Registration

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Highlights

Facilitator: Louise Dorrat

Quality Area 3: Physical environment

Wherever possible, children need opportunities to be outdoors as much as indoors. This can be achieved with well-designed integrated indoor and outdoor environments that are available at the same time (NQS 3.2.1).

Indoor and outdoor environments are characterised by both quiet and active zones, a balance of fixed and moveable equipment and small-group and whole-group experiences. 

• Overcome the barriers including staff/child ratio and effective supervision
• Ensure access and participation by every child to access the indoor and outdoor spaces (3.1.3)
• Identify sustainable practices that encourage children to become environmentally responsible
• Create inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces that include the use of natural materials.

Recommended for: early years educators

location

Flexible indoor and outdoor programs

City of Whittlesea, Council Offices, Fountain View Room, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang