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 If you know of events that might be of interest to other Network members please let Steve know.
 
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These events may be open to particular age groups or may need to be pre-booked. Please contact the organisers to check this.
 
Wed 1st Sept SENSORY ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION FOR EARLY YEARS. £114/£168 + VAT Manchester. Run by ETN.
A practical day designed for those who work with early years (nursery - year 2/3) in any capacity, in schools, nurseries or environmental organisations. The event will show you simple but highly effective ways to help your small people enjoy their environment. It will offer innovative ways to deal with many subjects such as the senses, the seasons, colours, shapes and numbers, and give you the chance to try out some exciting and imaginative craft activities designed for this age group. No craft experience is necessary.
Bookings: http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/level3/560/stock/7893
 
Thurs September 9 OUTDOOR/ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS. £114/£168 + VAT Manchester. Run by ETN
A practical day for those new to working with children and young adults with special needs - behavioural, emotional and physical. (Please note that the day is not designed for those working with severe special needs.) You will be shown simple and effective ways to focus your groups on the environment around them. The activities are practical and encourage group work, interaction and negotiation skills.
http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/level3/557/stock/7897
 
Thurs 16th Sept at 4.00 p.m. The next meeting of the Bolton FEI/Forest School group at the site of the old Westhoughton CP School, BL5
New members and anyone interested in outdoor education welcome!
information: steve.harrold@bolton.gov.uk
 
Friday, 8th October. 'Equality and Diversity in Action: Community Cohesion and Beyond' Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Blackburn £100
A practical one-day conference for headteachers, school leaders, subject leaders, and education professionals.
Keynote Speaker: Sir Keith Ajegbo
Organised by Lancashire Global Education Centre/Lancs CC
Bookings: Sarah Hetherington: 01772 252299 sarah.hetherington@lgec.org.uk
 
Mon 11th Oct Tackling World Poverty Liverpool University FREE
For secondary and sixth form students. Develop students' skills in leadership and active debating, and increase their confidence in making their voices heard
> Increase students' understanding of social justice, and equip them with the skills and motivation to change their world
> Give students the opportunity to learn first-hand from Oxfam staff working with the world's poorest communities.
> Meet curriculum requirements including critical thinking and enquiry, advocacy and representation, and taking informed and responsible action.
Bookings: Jo-Anne Witcombe 0161 234 2793 jwitcombe@oxfam.org.uk
 
Wed 20th Oct ENERGY EDUCATION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE £114/£168 + VAT Manchester. Run by ETN
A practical, participative workshop to show how learning about energy efficiency can be made fun and exciting for all ages. You will explore and experience a wide range of ideas and tools, games and interactive activities suitable for both inside and outside the school environment, in both formal and informal settings, to educate and encourage young people in how to use energy more wisely. This event is ideal for anyone wanting to work in energy efficiency with young people, or working with young people on environmental issues who wish to add an energy efficiency dimension.
Bookings: http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/level3/557/stock/7915
 
Thurs 21st Oct EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM £114/£168 + VAT Manchester. Run by ETN
Launched in November 2006, the 'Learning Outside the Classroom' Manifesto aims to set out a shared vision for out of the classroom learning that schools, youth groups, local authorities and other providers can sign up to, underpinned by practical actions. This new event will explore the scope of Learning Outside the Classroom and the benefits to children and young people. It will look at the barriers to out of classroom learning, including Child Welfare and Safety issues and how these might be overcome. It will also look at the opportunities for partnerships between schools, youth groups and other providers to support Learning Outside the Classroom and links with other initiatives, including Extended Schools, Every Child Matters, Youth Matters and the DCSF Sustainable Schools Action Plan. This event will be of interest to teachers, youth workers, and organisations working with schools to encourage out of the classroom learning.
Bookings: http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/level3/557/stock/7912