Open Futures Resources

Our Strands

askit

Helping children to develop their ability to question, to reason, to hypothesise and, above all, to communicate

askit resources

growit

Engaging children with the wonders of growing fruit and vegetables whilst supporting literacy, numeracy and science

growit resources

cookit

Giving children the opportunity to really understand where their food comes from and how it relates to who they are

cookit resources

filmit

Providing an inspiring introduction to the world of digital filmmaking, deepening learning in science and developing literacy

filmit resources

Knife safety

Supporting the safe selection, use and storage of knives when teaching cooking in a Primary setting.

growit health & safety risk assessment

Advice and Risk Assessment Guidance for Schools

Autumn leaves and leaf composting

Get leaf composting…

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Curriculum Links growit EYS and KS 1 & 2

A useful overview of Curriculum Links for growit.

Slugs in the garden

Slug facts and how to deal with them.

18 filmit films

A selection of films from the filmit website including behind the scenes info, tips and ideas

Here's what Headteachers think… Learning by doing

This film is one of a series of 'Talking Heads' films. In this film Headteachers talk about how they worked with Open Futures to address the needs of their children. Learning by Doing encourages independence, a real sense of achievement and enjoyment. "It gives the children a purpose."

What Makes Open Futures Stick?

A brief look at what made Open Futures stick.

The cookit recipe catalogue

100 recipes to choose from, each one full of delicious learning ingredients!

Hub and Associate Cluster Group Meeting

A chance to hear from Teachers working as a cluster group and how this helps them develop Open Futures in their own schools.

The Open Futures askit Mentoring Guide

The Guide explores the role of a mentor in supporting askit teaching across the whole school.