Equip your staff team with clear, accessible and up-to-date evidence on the powerful impact of outdoor learning. This professionally designed CPD handout summarises the research on outdoor learning and why it is essential for high-quality education today.
Grounded in trusted UK and international studies—including evidence from Scotland and the Nordic countries—this handout distils the key benefits of outdoor learning into an easy-to-use format perfect for staff training, INSET days, leadership meetings and strategic planning.
What’s Inside
✔ Clear summary of the research on academic outcomes, wellbeing, behaviour and social development
✔ Evidence-based benefits for literacy, numeracy and curriculum learning
✔ Findings from Scottish and Nordic outdoor learning models, including forest school and udeskole approaches
✔ Insights on the impact for children with additional needs
✔ Key principles for implementing effective outdoor learning
✔ Concise, professional layout designed for quick reading and staff discussion
Perfect For
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Teachers and practitioners developing their outdoor learning practice
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Senior leaders shaping whole-school outdoor learning strategies
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Forest school leaders and outdoor educators
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Early years settings embedding nature-based pedagogy
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Staff CPD sessions, training packs and induction materials
Why This Handout?
Research consistently shows that regular, well-planned outdoor learning improves academic performance, strengthens mental health, boosts social skills and encourages active, healthy lifestyles. This CPD handout gives your team the confidence, evidence and shared understanding they need to deliver high-quality outdoor learning with purpose.
Empower your staff. Strengthen your practice. Build a culture where outdoor learning becomes a meaningful and research-informed part of everyday education.
