About the event

Welcome to the Leading Beach Sessions as part of the curriculum - Brought to you by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust and made available by Our Dee Estuary.

Join us on Mon June 10th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the beautiful Thurstaton Beach, on the Wirral.

This hands-on training day will provide educators with practical skills and ideas for teaching sessions confidently at the beach. Learning how to deliver engaging and enriching sessions for children from EYFS to KS2.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of teaching outdoors and inspire a love for the outdoors in the children you work with. See you there!

Purpose and Content:

• This hands-on training day aims to equip educators with practical skills and creative ideas for connecting young children with nature and wildlife at the beach.
• Participants will learn how to design and deliver effective teaching sessions at the beach.
• The focus is on deepening understanding and inspiring a love for the outdoors in the children they work with.

Who can join this free training?:

• You must be a school that is local the Dee Estuary and who hopes to do more for your students to understand the nature and landscape that is on your doorstep.
• A maximum of two teachers from each school can attend the training.
• You will be offered a free trip funded by Our Dee Estuary following your training for a class within your school. This will included the cost of transport and you will be able to assist one of the Cheshire Wildlife Trusts Education team with the delivery of the session.

What to Expect:

• A day spent at the beach, engaging in hands-on activities and meaningful discussions about the importance of learning about your local habitats for the children you teach.

What to Bring:

• Clothing for All Weathers: Since the entire day will be spent outdoors, participants are advised to come prepared with warm gear, waterproofs, and appropriate footwear (wellies or waterproof walking boots) and potentially suncream!
• Drinks and Snacks: Staying hydrated and energised is essential, especially with all the fun outdoor activities planned.
• Lunch: Bring something delicious to enjoy during the midday break.
• Facilities: The nearest facilities are at Thurstaston visitors centre where there is also a cafe if you need to purchase any food. We do recommend bringing some snacks and a drink to keep your energy levels up.

Eligibility and Support:

• This training day is available to educators who teach children in and around the Dee Estuary. This can be Early Years, Primary or similar.
• To secure a place, practitioners must demonstrate that they work with children in an educational capacity

Meeting and Parking:

The initial meeting point will be at the Thurstaston Visitors Centre, Wirral Country Park (near the duck pond and outside the bike rental shop). From here we will head down to the beach together to carry out our Shoresearch activity.

Parking is available at Wirral Country Park pay & display. It is charged at £1/ hour or £5 all day. The visitors centre is also accessible straight off the Wirral Way by bike and foot.

Accessibility:

Access down to Thurstaston shore is via steps only. The steps are steep and footpath surfaces are uneven and often wet underfoot. This therefore may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.

If you require accessibility arrangements, please email education@cheshirewt.org.uk. The team will ensure the session is suitable for your individual needs.