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Muddy Puddle Teacher

Outdoor Learning Coordinators Training

Outdoor Learning Coordinator Training: Pathways for EYFS, KS1, KS2 — or Whole School Options

Using The Muddy Puddle Teacher® Approach

Online Course – Half-Termly Modules + 1:1 Mentor Support

This online course empowers early years practitioners to become confident Outdoor Learning Coordinators, embedding The Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach across your setting. Delivered over half-termly modules, it offers a balance of flexible online learning and personalised support with our teacher mentors.

Course Structure – Half-Termly Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Outdoor Learning

  • Introduction to The Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach

  • Benefits of outdoor learning

  • Overcoming barriers (weather, space, staffing)

  • Health & safety essentials and risk-benefit assessments

📅 Mentor Session: Review your setting’s starting point and create an action plan for developing your outdoor provision.

Module 2: Outdoor Learning in Practice

  • Planning daily outdoor sessions that link to your Curriculum

  • Setting up outdoor spaces for curiosity & creativity

  • Developing routines that encourage independence

  • Simple, low-prep activities for every season

📅 Mentor Session: Reflect on your first outdoor changes, troubleshoot challenges, and get personalised activity ideas.

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Module 3: Extending Learning Outdoors

  • Linking outdoor play/learning to literacy, maths, and topic work

  • Using natural materials for problem-solving and exploration

  • Supporting language development & social skills outside

  • Encouraging child-led exploration and sustained shared thinking

📅 Mentor Session: Review children’s progress and explore strategies to stretch learning further.

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Module 4: Inclusive Practice & Family Engagement

  • Adapting outdoor learning for children with SEND

  • Strategies for sensory regulation and supporting different learning styles

  • Engaging parents and carers in outdoor learning

  • Planning inclusive events and community projects

📅 Mentor Session: Debrief on inclusion strategies and plan next steps for long-term impact.

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Module 5: Leading Your Team

  • Becoming a confident Outdoor Learning Coordinator

  • Supporting colleagues and sharing best practice

  • Building outdoor learning into staff meetings and CPD

  • Using evidence and observation to showcase impact

  • Feeding back to SLT & Governors

📅 Mentor Session: Develop a whole-setting outdoor learning plan and gain advice on leading change with confidence.

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Module 6: Review & Celebrate

  • Evaluating your outdoor learning journey

  • Measuring impact on children’s development

  • Embedding outdoor learning in policies and planning

  • Celebrating success and planning future growth

📅 Final Mentor Session: One-to-one review with your mentor to reflect, celebrate, and plan sustainability.

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🎯 What You’ll Gain

  • Confidence & Clarity: Step-by-step approach to leading outdoor learning in your setting.

  • Practical Skills: Easy-to-implement activities and planning tools for every term.

  • Ongoing Support: Half-termly mentor calls with a qualified teacher to answer questions and guide you.

  • Community & Resources: Access to The Muddy Puddle Teacher® online library with hundreds of activities, templates, and ideas.

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