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.
Outdoor Learning Training Focus Teaching EYFS
Outdoor Learning Training: Let’s Learn Programme for EYFS Our Outdoor Learning Training: Let’s Learn Programme for EYFS is designed to help early years practitioners confidently deliver high-quality, purposeful outdoor learning. At The Muddy Puddle Teacher, we combine...
Outdoor Play Training for Early Years
Outdoor Learning Training using Play: The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Transform your teaching practice with our hands-on outdoor learning training, designed to help educators confidently deliver rich, engaging experiences beyond the classroom. The Muddy Puddle...
Outdoor Learning Training for Primary Schools (Levels 1-4)
Let’s Learn Outdoors Outdoor Learning Training Programme for Primary Schools The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Outdoor learning isn’t just a break from the classroom—it’s a powerful, research-backed way to deepen children’s understanding, improve wellbeing, and bring...
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.
Explore outdoor learning resources here:
Seas & Oceans Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Ideas & Forest School Planning for Primary Schools Bring the Seas & Oceans topic to life outdoors with this practical, ready-to-use outdoor learning pack designed for primary school teachers, forest school leaders and outdoor...
Inventors and Inventions
A Cross-Curricular Primary Resource by The Muddy Puddle Teacher® Bring creativity, curiosity and critical thinking outdoors with our Inventors & Inventions Outdoor Learning Pack — a practical, inspiring resource designed to help primary teachers deliver the...
Victorians KS1 Outdoor Learning
Bring the Victorians KS1 topic to life with a hands-on outdoor learning experience designed specifically for Key Stage 1. This engaging Victorian history KS1 session helps children explore what life was like for Victorian children through practical activities,...
Outdoor Data Handling Activities for EYFS
Active maths. Real-world learning. No worksheets required. Transform early maths into meaningful, hands-on experiences with this comprehensive pack of Outdoor Data Handling Activities for EYFS. Designed for play-based, practical learning, this resource helps young...
EYFS Shape Outdoor Learning Pack
Support early maths development through play with this engaging EYFS Shape Outdoor Learning Pack. Designed for Nursery and Reception, this resource helps young children explore shape, space and early geometry concepts through hands-on experiences in the outdoor...
Weather and Seasons KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Exploring Change, Nature and the World Through Play Weather and Seasons KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers explore weather and seasonal change through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle...
Castles KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas
Cross-Curricular Learning Through Play, Movement & Imagination Castles KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers deliver a rich castles topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher...
Minibeasts KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Learning Through Exploration, Movement & Wonder Minibeasts KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers deliver a rich minibeasts topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher approach,...
Farm KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Cross-Curricular Learning Through Play, Movement and Nature KS1 Farm: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers deliver a whole farm topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher approach, this...
KS1 Pirates: Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Learning Through Play, Movement & Imagination KS1 Pirates: Outdoor Learning Pack is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers teach a full pirate topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher...
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