Practical, uplifting, evidence-informed training for teachers, TAs, SENCOs, and early years practitioners.
Course Summary
Discover how the outdoor environment can transform learning for children with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.
This course will show you how to harness nature, movement, sensory input, and upcycled resources to create learning experiences that make English and Maths stick — even for children who struggle indoors.
Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher® SEND Framework, you will learn simple, practical and inclusive methods to:
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Reinforce tricky English and Maths concepts
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Embed learning through movement, sensory play and hands-on experiences
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Reduce anxiety and increase engagement
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Support working memory, sequencing and processing
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Give children who learn differently a genuine chance to succeed
This course is designed for busy practitioners who want real-world strategies they can use immediately — without the need for extra planning, expensive resources, or specialist environments.
Who Is This Course For?
Perfect for:
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Teachers (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
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SENDCOs & Inclusion Leads
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Teaching Assistants
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Early Years Practitioners
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Home-educators
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Forest School Leaders
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Anyone supporting children with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia or learning differences
No previous outdoor learning experience is required.
We will show you how to use any outdoor space — playground, field, concrete, courtyard or urban area.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Use the Muddy Puddle Teacher® SEND Framework to plan inclusive outdoor learning
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Deliver outdoor English and Maths lessons using movement-based, multi-sensory, and memory-boosting strategies
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Support decoding, spelling, phonics, sequencing and comprehension outdoors
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Reinforce number sense, place value, shape, recall and reasoning using natural, tactile resources
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Create safe, supportive outdoor environments that build confidence and emotional regulation
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Adapt everyday natural and upcycled items to remove learning barriers
Expect immediate-impact ideas that slot smoothly into your curriculum — without adding workload.
Course Inclusions
⭐ 4–5 hours of training
Designed to complete in one day or dip in and out at your own pace.
⭐ Full 1-year access
Revisit the course anytime with instant access to all audiobooks and videos.
⭐ Zero coursework
Learn quickly, apply instantly — no essays, no assignments, no marking.
⭐ CPD-accredited certificate
Looks fantastic on your CV and professional portfolio.
Email info@themuddypuddleteacher.co.uk after completion to receive your certificate.
Why This Course Works
Children with Dyslexia or Dyscalculia often struggle in traditional, desk-based environments — but thrive in spaces where they can move, explore, and learn through hands-on experience.
Outdoors, they benefit from:
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Reduced pressure + increased engagement
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Better focus through sensory regulation
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Concrete, physical models for abstract concepts
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Stronger memory retention through multi-sensory learning
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Boosted confidence and enjoyment
Parents notice the difference. Teachers see the progress.
And children finally feel successful — learning their way.
A Message from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®
This course has been developed by Sarah Seaman PGCE/MA, founder, author, and international outdoor learning specialist. With over 500 UK schools trained, our methods are trusted, tried, and loved by educators and families.
Ready to Transform Learning for Children Who Learn Differently?
Join us today and start using outdoor spaces to unlock confidence, remove barriers, and make learning meaningful for every child.
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