We have a small concrete yard — is this still relevant?

Yes. Much of the session is about making small, hard-surface spaces work using portable loose parts and movable provision.

Does it cover risk assessment?

It covers risk-benefit thinking and how to record it, though it is not a substitute for your setting's formal health and safety policy.

Early years educators

Outdoor learning workshops

Outdoor learning is not a weather-dependent extra. This workshop covers year-round outdoor provision, risky play, and how being outside supports regulation and language.

Led by Amy Byrne — BA (Hons) Level 8 in Early Childhood Education and Care, currently studying a Level 9 postgraduate in play therapy. One hour, live online from Ireland, with a booklet to keep and a certificate of attendance.

What you'll take away

Plan meaningful outdoor provision through an Irish winter
Carry out proportionate risk-benefit thinking on risky play
Use natural loose parts as core resources
Bring literacy, numeracy and language outdoors

What we cover

Clothing, routines and buy-in from parents
Mud, water, sticks, heights and tools
Nature as a co-teacher for regulation
Documenting outdoor learning for inspections

Common questions

We have a small concrete yard — is this still relevant?: Yes. Much of the session is about making small, hard-surface spaces work using portable loose parts and movable provision.
Does it cover risk assessment?: It covers risk-benefit thinking and how to record it, though it is not a substitute for your setting's formal health and safety policy.

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Trusted early years resources

Every workshop is grounded in Irish early years frameworks and national guidance.

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