Outdoor play in the early years

Play Australia is offering its very popular ‘outdoor play in the early years’ training in 2015.  Designed for people working with young children, this program is presented over two days, however we also provide the option of single day attendance.

Play Australia members receive a 50% discount on the fee level when registering.

DAY 1: Outdoor Play

Day 1 will present the philosophy and practice of working outdoors with children in the early years and explore the value of quality outdoor play in the development and learning of young children.

Participants will explore a range of teaching potentials and strategies:

• how to plan for the outdoors, including supervision and risk management strategies

• how to encourage and extend play - intentional teaching in the outdoor play space

• ideas to manage the behaviours that can disrupt play outdoors.

Participants will share ideas for provisions of play that will allow centres to equip their outdoor play environments with no cost or low cost equipment and play props.

DAY 2: Environments for Outdoor Play

Day 2 will focus on developing environments for play that enhance the value of the outdoor program including plantings for play spaces and incorporating sustainability principles.

Participants will be given:

• an overview of a range of design concepts to guide the construction and development of outdoor play spaces to maximise the value of the outdoor program
• the implications of standards and regulations
• ideas for natural environments:
  • plantings for play spaces
  • sustainable practices
  • environmental provisions such as butterfly and bird friendly gardens.

It is highly recommended that individuals and centres see these two days as a package and enrol for both.

Cost

Play Australia members receive the discounted rate. *

Member Price
$330 both days
$165 day 1 only
$165 day 2 only
(GST inclusive)

Non Member Price
$660 both days
$330 day 1 only
$330 day 2 only
(GST inclusive)

Play Australia members will be emailed a DISCOUNT CODE to enter in order to access the discounted cost. Play Australia members are then able to book and pay immediately online for their training via PayPal secure payment method with either their paypal details or by providing their credit card details to PayPal.

Alternatively both the general public and members can pay via EFT or cheque made out to Play Australia.

A tax invoice will be issued following your online registration. If a purchase order number is required, please obtain and forward to Play Australia. Your registration will be confirmed following receipt of payment.

*Please note, if an organisation is a Play Australia member, all staff at that organisation are eligible for member rates.