Outdoor Learning Training Guide for Teachers (UK)
Outdoor learning training is essential for schools and practitioners who want to deliver high-quality outdoor provision with confidence. Whether you are new to outdoor learning or looking to develop your existing practice, training can provide the knowledge, skills and support needed to create effective and engaging outdoor experiences for children.
High-quality outdoor learning goes beyond simply taking activities outside. It requires an understanding of how children learn in outdoor environments, how to plan meaningful experiences and how to manage risk effectively. Training helps practitioners develop these skills while also building confidence in delivering sessions.
Outdoor learning training can cover a wide range of areas, including Forest School principles, curriculum planning, risk assessment and practical activity ideas. For schools, investing in training can lead to improved teaching, increased engagement and better outcomes for pupils. It also helps create a consistent approach across staff, ensuring that outdoor learning is embedded within the setting.
One of the key benefits of training is the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners. This allows teachers to gain practical insights, ask questions and see examples of effective outdoor learning in action. Training can also provide ready-to-use resources and lesson ideas, saving valuable planning time.
On this page, you’ll find information about outdoor learning training packages designed to support schools and practitioners at different stages of their journey. Whether you’re looking for introductory training or more advanced programmes, these options will help you build confidence and deliver high-quality outdoor learning.
Browse some of our online options below.
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Why Outdoor Learning Training Matters
Our training courses are practical, engaging and designed to be immediately useful in the classroom. We are an MP award-winning company and were created by expert teachers in senior leadership roles. Explore how outdoor learning helps practical learners.
You’ll learn how to:
- plan and deliver outdoor lessons
- use outdoor spaces effectively
- link activities to the curriculum
- manage behaviour and engagement outdoors
- build confidence in delivering outdoor learning
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Outdoor Learning Training for KS1 & KS2
Our primary training supports teachers in delivering structured outdoor lessons across the curriculum. It provides practical strategies and ideas that can be implemented immediately. Find out more information about what is involved in INSET outdoor learning training here.
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Outdoor Learning Training & Outdoor Play for Early Years
Our EYFS training focuses on play-based, child-led learning in the outdoor environment. It supports practitioners in creating meaningful experiences that align with the EYFS framework. Is funding a problem? Read out top tips funding page.
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SEND Outdoor Learning Training
For those looking to develop outdoor learning at a specialist unit we provide a soft tools resources kit and training programme to help embed academic subjects outdoors in memorable, playful ways. Learn more about what outdoor learning an look like in your setting.
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Outdoor Learning Training Childminders
For those looking to develop outdoor learning at home, our training introduces key principles and practical activities that support child-led learning in a garden environment.
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Benefits of Outdoor Learning Training
Teachers who complete outdoor learning training often see:
- increased confidence in delivering outdoor lessons
- improved pupil engagement and behaviour
- more creative and flexible teaching approaches
- stronger connections between children and nature
Who Our Training is For
Our training is suitable for:
- EYFS practitioners
- primary school teachers
- teaching assistants
- school leaders
- outdoor learning coordinators
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to develop your provision further, our courses are designed to support you.
Ready-to-Use Resources Included
Many of our training courses include access to ready-to-use lesson plans and resources, helping you put your learning into practice straight away.
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Muddy Lanyard Challenges – 2D and 3D shapes
The Muddy Puddle Teachers are all over these Muddy Lanyard Challenges - 2D and 3D shapes, you need some too! A new product that helps with differentiating in a stand-alone lesson or can be used as an extension. We do also have some muddy teachers who are starting...
Phase 5 phonics sounds in letters
What do our teachers love about our Muddy Phonics lessons? The kids love i. ! Does not feel like learning when you are with the Muddy Puddle Teachers! Watch our safety videos to help you practice the best outdoor learning methods. Search for more resources : Babies...
Phase 3 Phonics Sounds in Leaves
Use Phase 3 Phonics Sounds in Leaves to add some guided phonics in your tuff spots or alternatively use it as an outdoor display, use waterproof paper and laminate for it to last at least 6months. Watch our safety videos to help you practice the best outdoor...
Muddy Lanyard Challenges Doubles to 20
Our Muddy Lanyard Challenges Doubles to 20 are a big favourite used as a stand-alone lesson, extension activity or for nurture groups or lunchtime tasks. A big outdoor learning favourite to make lessons active and fun. Watch our safety videos to help you practice the...
Capital Letters using Leaves (Flashcard)
Capital Letters Outdoor Learning. Use Capital Letters using Leaves (Flashcard) on tuff spots with leaves so that children can make letters while using lots of fine motor skills. Watch our safety videos to help you practice the best outdoor learning methods....
Subitising Numbers 0-10 (Nature Posters) (Flashcard)
Use Subitising Numbers 0-10 (Nature Posters) to gather up loose parts play that will encourage children to add nature to their outdoor learning in the early years. Number work has never been so fun, allow children to gain independence along with practice with their...
Muddy Lanyard Challenges Numbers 1- 20
Our much-loved Muddy Lanyard Challenges are very popular and a versatile tool to use outdoors, give direction and in any weather. Simply hand one ut to a group of children or an individual child and let them discover and learn with links to Science and Maths. ...
Numbers in Stones (Tuff Spot/Display)
This versatile resource is going to save you time and improve the quality of your outdoor provision. Use on tuff spots and add leaves to give direction while combining great fine-motor work with numeracy. Watch our safety videos to help you practice the best outdoor...
Numbers in Leaves (Tuff Spot/Display)
Time to make early years outdoors a little easier for yourself? These cards are great to give direction for tuff spots, simply place them in the tray and add leaves so children have some guidance to their loose parts play. Or display outside our advice is to use...
Capital Letters in Rocks
Capital Letters in Rocks this a great nature-based poster set to display in the continuous provision or you could use it to support learning in tuff trays or bring the outdoor learning inside What is in the pack 26 posters with all the letters from the alphabet using...
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