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KS1 Outdoor Learning Training

Do something your future self will thank you for!

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Join an online course and start your new and exciting career path. 

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Outdoor Learning KS2: STEM Flight

by | 12 May 2026 | Science (UKS2), UKS2 | 0 Comments

Outdoor Learning KS2: STEM Flight – Muddy Learning Pack (P5) Take your KS2 STEM topic: Flight beyond the classroom with our Outdoor Learning Flight Pack, designed using The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach. This ready-to-use resource helps children explore the science of...
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Outdoor Play: Let’s play Superheroes (Lanyards)

by | 11 May 2026 | Outdoor Play, Outdoor Play | 0 Comments

Superhero Play Prompt Lanyard – Outdoor Learning Through Imaginative Play Bring imagination to life with our Superhero Play Prompt Lanyard, part of our Let’s Play Outdoor range. Designed for early years outdoor learning, this lanyard is packed with simple, engaging...
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What is Exploration Play Outdoors?

by | 11 May 2026 | Outdoor Learning Questions (Ask Us) | 0 Comments

What Is Exploration Play Outdoors? A Guide for Outdoor Play EYFS Exploration play outdoors is at the heart of effective outdoor play in EYFS. It is how children make sense of the world — through curiosity, discovery, and hands-on experiences. When children are given...
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The Impact of Outdoor Lessons: Why Taking Learning Outside Works

by | 27 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

If you’re exploring outdoor learning and wondering whether it really makes a difference, the answer is clear: 👉 Taking lessons outside has a measurable, lasting impact on how children learn, behave, and feel. This isn’t just about fresh air or a change of scenery....
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Why Taking the Curriculum Outdoors Isn’t a Trend—It’s Backed by Research

by | 27 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Outdoor learning is often seen as a “nice extra”—something enriching, engaging, and enjoyable. But the most recent research tells a different story. Taking learning outside—especially in active, movement-based ways—isn’t just beneficial. It’s increasingly being...
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Outdoor Learning Case Study: Landywood Primary School

by | 26 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Case Study: Unlocking Active Learning at Landywood Primary School, Great Wyrley As part of our wider work supporting schools to understand what outdoor learning looks like in practice, this case study explores the journey of Landywood Primary School—a school committed...
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Case Study: Outdoor Learning at Our Lady’s Catholic School, Dartford

by | 26 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Case Study: Reigniting a Love for Learning at Our Lady’s Catholic School, Dartford As part of our wider work supporting schools to understand what outdoor learning really looks like in practice, this case study highlights the journey of Our Lady’s Catholic...
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Early Years Outdoor Training: Join Me at the Sheffield Play Conference

by | 26 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Outdoor learning is at the heart of meaningful early years practice. It supports children’s wellbeing, builds resilience, and creates rich opportunities for exploration and discovery. That’s why I’m so excited to be delivering a workshop focused on early years outdoor...
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50 KS2 Outdoor STEM Activities

by | 23 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Outdoor learning is a powerful way to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) to life for Key Stage 2 pupils. It encourages curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world application of skills—all while...
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50 Spring Outdoor Learning Ideas for KS1

by | 23 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Spring is the perfect season to take learning outdoors in Key Stage 1. With flowers blooming, weather warming, and nature coming to life, it’s an ideal time to explore, investigate, and play. These activities support a range of skills including science, literacy,...
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