Flexible indoor and outdoor programs

Indoor and outdoor environments offer significantly different yet complementary experiences and should be given EQUAL focus and attention. It is not about ‘Let’s open the door so you can have a run around.’

Wherever possible, children need opportunities to be outdoors as much as indoors. This can be achieved with well-designed integrated indoor and outdoor environments that are available at the same time (NQS3.2.1).

Indoor and outdoor environments are characterised by both quiet and active zones, a balance of fixed and moveable equipment and small-group and whole-group experiences. In this webinar we will discuss how to:

• Overcome the barriers including staff/child ratio and effective supervision.
• Ensure access and participation by every child to access the indoor and outdoor spaces (NQS 3.1.3).
• Identify sustainable practices that encourage children to become environmentally responsible
• Create inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces that include the use of natural materials.

Completing Flexible indoor and outdoor programs 

will contribute one hour of PD that aligns with the NESA (NSW) criteria for Elective PD and addresses:

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: APST 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

The Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes: Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity

The National Quality Standard: QA 3: Physical environment