‘Shared Vision for a Better World’ The IOL National ONLINE Conference - 14th October 2023
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IOL National Conference - 14th October 2023 - Online
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‘Shared Vision for a Better World’
IOL Annual Conference 14th October 2023 - online
We will be using a fully featured online conference platform. There will be the same, great content with outstanding speakers and workshops that are inspiring.
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On this day we are asking you to join us in conference and in developing, sharing and envisaging standards in Outdoor Learning that will make a positive difference now, and in the future.
We are inviting you to contribute to creating our shared vision for a better outdoor learning world.
‘Shared Vision for a Better World’
In 2023, the IOL is joining in on World Standards Day with its annual conference.
This World Standards Day seeks to highlight how recognised and accepted standards are built on collaborative working.
Agreed professional, occupational and benchmark standards are testament to the power of cooperation and the belief that we are stronger than the sum of our parts. By working together, we are empowering ourselves to meet our challenges head-on and find real-world solutions.
The IOL has 'Standards' as one of its 4 key priorities, along with Community, Workforce and Voice. As the charity for professionals in Outdoor Learning, the IOL works to develop and define quality standards which includes supporting research and promoting good practice.
In 2023 the World Standards day the emphasis is on UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The IOL has sustainability as a 'Golden Thread' and is working to make planetary and organisational sustainability run through all we do.
Joining up with World Standards Day for the IOL Annual Conference will make the day relevant, packed full of useful content and engaging for us as a community - and in a more sustainable online way.
On this day we are asking you to join us in conference and in developing, sharing and envisaging standards in Outdoor Learning that will make a positive difference for us now, and in the future.
We are inviting you to contribute to creating our shared vision for a better outdoor learning world.
Speakers:
Joe Harkness - Nature connection, neurodivergence and mental health
Joe has written about the mental health benefits of birdwatching and connecting with nature for the last five years. He is the author of ‘Bird Therapy’ (2019) and ‘Inside/Outside’ which is a nature themed resource book for embedding emotional literacy.
Catrin Thomas - who was awarded the Polar Medal in 2019 in recognition of her 17 summers in Antarctica. Catrin is a field guide for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). She will speak of Antarctica, outdoor leadedrship and sustainability.
Robin Millar, MP for Aberconwy - Robin is the Chair of the UK All Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Learning. He believes strongly in Outdoor Learning and, with Tm Farron MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, he is working actively to raise its profile generally and ensure outdoor learning/education experiences for every child. He will speak about Championing Outdoor Learning in Parliament.
More to be announced soon!
Delegate fees:
IOL Members £20
Discount for group bookings for Organisational Members - 2 or more booked just £10 each (contact Fiona at IOL).
IOL Student Members £10
Non Members of IOL £150
Sector updates
Workshop sessions - plenty more to be confirmed and a detailed programme will be issued!
▪ Neal Anderson, Ex IOL Professional Standards Manager, Ex-Chair IOL North West, Outdoor Wellbeing and Therapy - Competence, Sustainability and Ethics
▪ AAIAC/Steve Woods, The highs and lows of Ropes Course
▪ Elspeth Mason, Mere Mountains. Dignified Toileting
▪ Steve Lenartowicz, Member of National Guidance group at OEAP, Ex-Chair IOL, The value of Outdoor Education Advisors Panel National Guidance to Outdoor Professionals
▪ Dan Playford and Martin Callaghan, Sustainability in practice - Future Footprints
▪ Sara Collins, Nature Premium
▪ Charlotte Boenigk, Taking Adventure to the Lived Environment - Parkour and the relationship with the local environment
▪ Graham Watson, Update on the John Muir Award
▪ Stu Meese, Brian Kitson, RPIOL - Becoming an awarding Centre
▪ Steve Randles, Apprenticeships that support Outdoor Learning – an overview across education, management, facilities and customer care.
▪ Jim Whittaker, Modern Apprenticeships: ‘Outdoor Activity Instructor (L3) and Outdoor Learning Specialist (L5) - an overview’
▪ Dr Roger Hopper, NOLA (National Outdoor Learning Award)
▪ The IOL Employers Group, Achieving a One-Sector Voice at Westminster
▪ Paul Donovan, Being AdventureSmart
▪ Gary Richards, Carbon Calculators –an easy approach to measuring impact and progress
▪ Rich Alderton, Adaptability in Leadership
▪ Rachel Manning, Field Studies and Wellbeing
▪ Karen Mosedale, Attachment Theory
▪ Paul Moseley, Bushcraft Ontology
▪ Jane Yates, Philosophy for Children
▪ Dave Harvey, What is HQOL?
We are pleased to welcome British Canoeing Delivery Partner as a Conference Sponsor.
We are inviting sponsorship and exhibitors
Premier Sponsor - one available
Cost is £2,000. This will offer:
Your logo and a mention on communications about the conference (web pages / Horizons magazine / IOL newsletters / bookings / promos etc).
A presentation slot at the opening introducatio to the conference on the day.
Design your own Conference platform facilities.
Dedicated Exhibit 'room' on the Conference platform.
Option to add a video to your 'room'.
Contact us to enquire about this option
Sponsor - two available
Cost is £750. You will get:
Mention and logo on the pre-event delegate communications and on the Conference web area, in Horizons magazine and IOL newsletters.
Dedicated Exhibit 'room' on the Conference platform.
Option to add a video to your 'room'.
Book here for this option
Exhibitor
Cost is £200. You will get:
Dedicated Exhibit 'room' on the Conference platform.
Option to add a video to your 'room'.
Book here for this option
Bookings are open!