Open Futures Resources

Open Futures provided lots of opportunities for schools to engage with parents and their communities. This short film shows one school inviting parents in to show them how they teach the children and to pass on some of the skills. Cooking is an excellent way into maths, science and literacy with tasty results.

A simple how to guide.

A report published by Ofsted in October 2008, focusing on curriculum innovation in schools and the factors that contribute to its success.

askit activities suitable for very young children in Nursery and reception.

How to attract wildlife and minibeasts into your garden.

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

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

This film is one of a series of 'Talking heads' films. Children all over the country recorded their thoughts on Open Futures, hear what some of them have to say.

A great selection of science topics to deepen children's learning.

Activities to introduce safe working practices in the garden.