Primary Outdoor Learning Training (Ages 5–11)
Levels 1–4 CPD Accredited | The Muddy Puddle Teacher® Approach
Transform your primary teaching with our exclusive, trademarked outdoor learning methods, designed by teachers, for teachers. This CPD-accredited programme takes you step by step from beginner to confident Outdoor Learning Practitioner, ready to lead across the curriculum.
Level 1 – Foundations: Why Outdoor Learning Works
Understand the principles of The Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach
Explore how outdoor learning boosts wellbeing, engagement, and behaviour
Overcome common barriers (weather, resourcing, curriculum pressure)
Try quick-win activities that staff can implement the very next day
Outcome: Teachers feel inspired and motivated, with a clear “why” and practical starting points.
Level 2 – Methods in Action: The How
Master our weather-proof teaching methods designed for busy classrooms
Deliver literacy, maths, and science outdoors with ease
Incorporate ropes, chalk, sticks, cones, and natural materials into exciting lessons
Learn how to structure outdoor sessions so they’re safe, inclusive, and impactful
Outcome: Teachers gain the confidence and skills to deliver high-quality outdoor lessons across subjects.
Level 3 – Curriculum Integration: Linking to Learning Outcomes
Map outdoor learning to the KS1 & KS2 curriculum, ensuring progression across year groups
Plan outdoor units for literacy, maths, science, history, geography, and more
Develop child-led approaches that foster independence, creativity, and problem-solving
Adapt strategies for SEND, EAL, and diverse learning styles
Outcome: Outdoor learning becomes a core way to deliver the curriculum, not just enrichment.
Level 4 – Leadership & Legacy
Become an Outdoor Learning Coordinator for your school
Learn how to support colleagues, lead training, and embed practice across teams
Build evidence of impact for SLT, governors, and Ofsted
Create sustainable action plans to make outdoor learning a permanent part of school life
Outcome: Staff don’t just deliver outdoor lessons — they lead a culture shift that lasts.
Why Schools Choose Muddy Puddle Teacher® Training
Exclusive: Our approach is trademarked and only available through us
Practical: No expensive kit — just clever use of simple, everyday resources
Accredited: Gain Level 1–4 CPD accreditation recognised nationally
Affordable: Schools can fund through Sports Premium or Pupil Premium
Transformational: Teachers leave with the skills, confidence, and resources to embed outdoor learning into daily practice
👉 Next Step: Book your training today and give your staff the tools to take learning outside — in every subject, every season, for every child. Start Now