To investigate the possibility of converting the workshops in the Olympic playground to arts and crafts as part of our expanded programme of experiential learning (see above). This will help to extend the opportunities that are well established in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, through child initiated play based learning and through our forest school curriculum. The need for these new learning opportunities has been strengthened by my visit to Finland (sponsored by The British Council, Comenius Scheme) where I observed the value of vocational learning. Finnish children that I interviewed (in Years 5 and 6 Finnish Grades 3 and 4) felt pride in craft work that they – designed, discussed and made. These opportunities also allowed pupils to learn about risk and to be responsible. The current classroom environments at Clapham Manor do not lend themselves to these practical/vocational learning experiences. Following food technology statutory regulations for September 2013 we need to provide an area for cooking. The best suited area is the discovery room next to the top hall. Given the national epidemic of childhood obesity, this area would be an ideal place for family learning experiences with regard to healthy meals. To develop a charter stating that all children will have opportunities for the following experiences: a 24 hour camping trip a week outward bound course to learn to play a musical instrument to experience places of worship of all major religions to learn a foreign language. Add/Delete? To further develop the infant, junior and Olympic playgrounds to facilitate outdoor learning, thus enabling cross curricular interactive learning. Proposals to be considered: Extension of Reception Natural Environment into the junior playground Weather Station Outdoor musical instruments Replacement of climbing in infant playground Integration of Nature Garden into infant playground Writing wall in infant playground (chalkboard) Opportunities for pupils to perform outdoors stage area. – Process of consultation: Initial agreement by governing body to consult with the school community and to seek the views of the stakeholders - October 2013 Involvement of the governing body to gather their ideas for future development of the school through their three committees - October/November 2013 Collect pupils’ ideas, through the School Council, following discussion and activities within class and in assembly - November 2013
To investigate the possibility of converting the workshops in the Olympic playground to arts and crafts as part of our expanded programme of experiential learning (see above). This will help to extend the opportunities that are well established in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, through child initiated play based learning and through our forest school curriculum. The need for these new learning opportunities has been strengthened by my visit to Finland (sponsored by The British Council, Comenius Scheme) where I observed the value of vocational learning. Finnish children that I interviewed (in Years 5 and 6 – Finnish Grades 3 and 4) felt pride in craft work that they designed, discussed and made. These opportunities also allowed pupils to learn about risk and to be responsible. The current classroom environments at Clapham Manor do not lend themselves to these practical/vocational learning experiences. Following food technology statutory regulations for September 2013 we need to provide an area for cooking. The best suited area is the discovery room next to the top hall. Given the national epidemic of childhood obesity, this area would be an ideal place for family learning experiences with regard to healthy meals. To develop a charter stating that all children will have opportunities for the following experiences: a 24 hour camping trip a week outward bound course to learn to play a musical instrument to experience places of worship of all major religions to learn a foreign language. Add/Delete? To further develop the infant, junior and Olympic playgrounds to facilitate outdoor learning, thus enabling cross curricular interactive learning. Proposals to be considered: Extension of Reception Natural Environment into the junior playground Weather Station Outdoor musical instruments Replacement of climbing in infant playground Integration of Nature Garden into infant playground Writing wall in infant playground (chalkboard) Opportunities for pupils to perform outdoors – stage area. Process of consultation: Initial agreement by governing body to consult with the school community and to seek the views of the stakeholders - October 2013 Involvement of the governing body to gather their ideas for future development of the school through their three committees - October/November 2013 Collect pupils’ ideas, through the School Council, following discussion and activities within class and in assembly - November 2013
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