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

Delivering on Key Agenda's 2008

This is an evaluation report from Newcastle University specifically looking at Open Futures and its synergy with government initiatives in 2008.

Mentoring Booklet

Supporting Teachers in Philosophical Enquiry

askit Years 3 & 4 Resources

A selection of guided lessons for Years 3 & 4

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KS 1 Vegetable seed order form

Printout form

Sowing techniques glossary

Develop your technical understanding and vocabulary with this helpful glossary.

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Autumn 2013 Open Futures termly newspaper packed with creative lesson ideas and practical advice.

Open Futures Brochure

A quick introduction to Open Futures

Food Adverts made by Children

It is what it says on the tin! Oh, no tins! It's all healthy and fresh.The children had great fun with askit, cookit and filmit making adverts for healthy foods.

Sowing Indoors

A simple how to guide.

Creating wildlife habitats

How to attract wildlife and minibeasts into your garden.

Here's what Headteachers think… It's Liberating

This film is one of a series of 'Talking Heads' films. In this film Headteachers talk about how Open Futures brings a buzz to their schools which is liberating everyone.