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See moreA confidence-building, informative and practical guide for Early Years practitioners about taking children on fun, free and effective outings in the local area.
A confidence-building, informative and practical guide for Early Years practitioners about taking children on fun, free and effective outings in the local area.
A confidence-building, informative and practical guide for Early Years practitioners to taking children on outings in the local area to boost development and support the curriculum.
Boost language development, self-esteem and cultural capital for children with Learning On Your Doorstep. This book is a practical guide to help you make the most of the rich variety of learning opportunities that are available to you in your local area to build on and extend the life experiences of the children in your care.
From exploring a local laundrette to getting on a bus, all of the outings and experiences are low-cost or no-cost and offer great learning potential. Including case studies and real-life examples, the book takes you step-by-step through each outing and gives details on everything you need to know when taking children out and about.
There are details on how to prepare, what to look out for, helpful photos, prompts on language and key vocabulary and ways to follow up and continue the learning in your setting.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781801994583
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Education
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Caroline Eaton has had a career in Early Years education which has spanned over 20 years. She has worked in a wide range of roles including class teaching, bilingual support, parent partnership and consultancy. She is currently an independent consultant.
Leslie Patterson has over 30 years of teaching experience in primary, infant and nursery schools. Over 10 years of this was as a headteacher of a maintained nursery school which she led to Outstanding by focusing on improving teaching and learning. She now works as an independent consultant and as an associate consultant for Early Education, specialising in Early Years. Follow Leslie for more @EarlyYearsMagic.
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