ropes & temporary Structures SAFETY IN PRACTIsE
Knot your average playground: Weave wonder with ropes and build imagination through natural hideouts
Ready to take your outdoor programs up a notch? Our 'Complete Guide to Rope Play and Temporary Structures' is just what you need. Whether you're an educator, outdoor enthusiast, or program leader, this course will help you bring fresh excitement to your outdoor spaces.
We'll show you how to create amazing hideouts, craft the perfect rope swing, and keep everyone safe while having fun. You'll learn practical skills like tying key knots, spotting potential risks on the fly, and setting up clear safety guidelines.
By the end of the course, you'll be all set to transform any patch of nature into a world of adventure. From rafts to cozy cubbies, you'll have the know-how to build spaces that fire up kids' imaginations and get them excited about the outdoors.
COURSE OUTLINE
Rope Play and Temporary Structures
Introduction to Rope Play as an Outdoor Activity
Significance of Temporary Structures in Outdoor Programst
Temporary Structures
Types and Applications of Temporary Structures such as cubbies, shelters and rafts
Environmental Considerations
Rope Play and Temporary Structures Policy Template
Developing a Comprehensive Policy for Rope Play (includes Rope Play and Temporary Structures Policy and Procedure templates done for you, ready to simply contextualise)
Communicating Policies to Participants and Staff
Types of Ropes
Overview of Different Types of Ropes
Selection Criteria for Various Activities
Care and Maintenance of Ropes
Knots and Lashings Overview
Essential Knots for Rope Play and Temporary Structures
Techniques for Proper Lashings
Suggested activities to learn knots
Rope Play and Temporary Structures Risk Assessment
Detailed, done for you, risk assessment templates that can be contextualised for your setting
How to identify and mitigate potential hazards
Rope Play and Rope Swing Safety Briefing
Conducting Safety Briefings for Rope Play Activities
Participant Responsibilities and Guidelines
Rope Swing Dynamic Risk Assessment Flow Chart
Step-by-Step Guide to Dynamic Risk Assessment for Rope Swings
Decision-Making Process in Changing Conditions
Raft Building
How to guide and facilitate building
Risk assessment and safety guidelines
Includes creating your own resources to take home using Hand Tools
Download our Professional Development Info Pack below, or email us at hello@wildlingsforestschool.com for more info to customise your session to your context.
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Here's how the Introduction to Bush Kindy Course fulfills the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:
Teaching Standard 1. Know students and how they learn
- Understanding child development in outdoor contexts
- Adapting to diverse learning needs in nature-based settings
Teaching Standard 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Managing risks in outdoor settings
- Fostering inclusive and respectful outdoor learning spaces
Teaching Standard 6. Engage in professional learning
- Reflecting on and improving Bush Kindy practices
- Staying current with research on nature-based education
Teaching Standard 7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
- Collaborating with families to support nature-based learning
- Engaging with the local community and environment