OL Teacher in Residence

"As teachers, we seldom conceive of a plan involving children which works as well as we had anticipated.  In this particular venture, the outcome far exceeded my expectations with many unforeseen benefits.  Long may this opportunity be preserved for our children." - ELC Class Teacher

This programme commences with a Whole School Outdoor Learning Audit & Self Evaluation.  

Following on from the Audit & Self Evaluation Outdoor Learning Teaching staff will support school staff (Primary & Secondary), and work in partnership to; plan, deliver and review using Supported Outdoor Learning Lessons as an approach to learning, teaching, and assessment.  

Priority will be given to full class, team teaching alongside the class teacher

We have a finite number of weeks available. A request is more likely to be accepted if…

a. A group of staff, supported by senior management are in a position to carry out a whole school Outdoor Learning Audit & Self Evaluation with OL support.

b. School staff and Outdoor Learning teaching staff work together to; plan, deliver and review a progressive programme.  Using Supported Outdoor Learning Lessons as an approach to learning, teaching, and assessment.

c. The programmes are planned and delivered with whole classes.

d. Clear Learning Intentions, outcomes and Success Criteria are identified, and linked with appropriate Curriculum Frameworks

e. Evidence is gathered and an evaluation is carried out producing Tangible Evidence of Impact.

f. Direct references to your School Improvement Plan / Curriculum Rationale, which in turn links with ELC Education Improvement Plan & NIF key priorities.

g. Staff training / Professional Learning is built into the project allowing the work to become sustainable.

Where lessons/ projects are in the school grounds or local area the OL Teacher can provide all the necessary advice and training (inc. CLPL courses) for school based teachers, auxiliary staff, adult helpers etc. to develop and sustain teaching in the outdoor environment to whole classes.

Where lessons/ projects progress to include adventurous activities the OL Teacher can provide the technical competence/ skills/ knowledge to deliver these lessons alongside school-based teachers, auxiliary staff, adult helpers etc.

Availability: Please look at the table below to see available dates (can only be viewed if logged into edubuzz)

Please complete the ‘Teacher in Residence REQUEST FORM‘  with as much information as you can. If accepted, the finer details can be worked through before the teaching block begins.