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This face-to-face course supports primary teachers in developing confidence, skills and pedagogical understanding to use their school grounds and local environments as rich contexts for teaching and learning. Rooted in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and aligned with the Primary Curriculum Framework, the course combines immersive Forest School experiences with structured reflection, collaboration and School Self-Evaluation (SSE).

Across five practical and engaging days, teachers explore child-led, experiential and inclusive methodologies that support wellbeing, creativity and cross-curricular learning. Participants leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas and clear action steps for their own classrooms and school communities.

Feedback from participating teachers highlights the course’s strong professional and personal impact:

“This has been the most impactful CPD I have ever done. The course was grounding, empowering and hopeful. I felt nourished as a professional and inspired in how I can bring more Nature Based Learning to the children I work with.” – Becky

“I feel empowered and inspired to facilitate more outdoor learning experiences for my pupils next year and beyond… Being out in nature all week has been so healing.” – Danielle

“This was the most practical, useful, energising and wonderful course I’ve taken in my 18 years of teaching… I’m leaving feeling confident to bring my class out to enjoy learning as it should be — in nature.”– Linda Russell

“Having never done outdoor learning before, I feel this was a perfect introduction… I feel so well prepared to make it an achievable reality and to justify its links with the curriculum.” - Laura

Teachers consistently report:

● Increased confidence in teaching outdoors across subjects including Maths, Art, PE and literacy

● A deeper understanding of how outdoor learning supports wellbeing, inclusion and engagement

● A strong sense of professional renewal at the end of the school year Participants also frequently comment on the warm, welcoming and collaborative atmosphere of the course, which supports open professional dialogue and the development of communities of practice between schools.