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.
Explore outdoor learning resources here:
Computing Outdoors – Algorithms with Hoops
Active, Hands-On Computing for KS2 Bring computing to life beyond the classroom with Computing Outdoors – Algorithms with Hoops, an engaging lesson ideas pack designed to help pupils understand algorithms through movement, teamwork, and problem-solving. This resource...
Farm Visit – Animal Bingo
Turn farm visits into an engaging, interactive learning experience with our Farm Visit – Animal Bingo resource. Designed especially for early years and young children, this simple bingo-style activity encourages careful observation, communication, and excitement as...
Farm Visit Animal Spotter Sheet
Make farm visits more meaningful and engaging with our Farm Visit Animal Spotter Sheet — a simple, child-friendly resource designed to encourage observation, discussion, and curiosity during real-life farm experiences. This spotter sheet supports children to look...
Winter Weather Scavenger Hunt
EYFS | Outdoor Learning | Child-Led Exploration Encourage children to explore, observe, and talk about the changing world around them with our Winter Weather Scavenger Hunt. Designed to support child-led outdoor learning, this engaging resource helps children notice...
Christmas Colour Wheel – Early Years Outdoors
Bring festive learning outdoors with our Christmas Colour Wheel Activity, specially designed to support early years outdoors learning through hands-on, play-based exploration. Children take the colour wheel into the outdoor learning environment and search for...
8 Year Four Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Bring new energy and purpose with these 8 Year Four Big Write Ideas Outdoors for writing lessons with this collection of creative outdoor learning Big Write activities.8 Year Four Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides ready-to-use, imaginative writing prompts that take...
8 Year Three Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Give your Year Three writers a fresh burst of creativity with this collection of powerful outdoor learning Big Write activities.8 Year Three Big Write Ideas Outdoors offers ready-made, imaginative writing prompts that take children outside, encourage teamwork, and use...
8 Year Two Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Bring excitement, creativity and purpose to your Year Two Big Write writing lessons with this collection of outdoor learning Big Write activities.8 Year Two Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides teachers with innovative, ready-to-use outdoor writing prompts that blend...
8 Year One Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Transform your Year One writing lessons with this collection of imaginative outdoor learning activities designed to inspire, motivate and excite young writers. 8 Year One Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides teacher-friendly, ready-to-use outdoor writing prompts that use...
20 Cinderella Outdoor Learning Activities
Bring a classic fairy tale to life with this magical collection of 20 Cinderella Outdoor Learning Activities, designed especially for Year 1 but easily adaptable for Reception and KS1. This enchanting resource transforms the much-loved story of Cinderella into...
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