About Alfresco Learning: Outdoor Education for Primary Schools

At Alfresco Learning, we are passionate about bringing outdoor learning to life for schools across the UK. Our mission is to help teachers integrate outdoor education into the National Curriculum, providing engaging, inclusive, and memorable learning experiences that inspire both students and educators.

Why Choose Alfresco Learning for Outdoor Education?

As qualified primary school teachers, we understand the unique challenges of implementing outdoor learning in the classroom. From lesson preparation to managing class sizes and gathering resources, we've experienced it all. That’s why we provide practical outdoor learning solutions designed to make teaching outdoors simple, enjoyable, and impactful.Our services are tailored to meet the needs of teachers who want to incorporate more outdoor activities into their curriculum but are unsure where to start. We provide everything you need to bring outdoor learning to life.

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Our Vision: Transforming Education Through Outdoor Learning

We believe in the transformative power of outdoor education to enhance learning outcomes and boost student engagement. By weaving outdoor activities into the curriculum, we’ve seen countless schools create lasting change, with many teachers reporting increased enjoyment and renewed enthusiasm in their teaching.

Our vision is to unlock the potential of outdoor learning for everyone—teachers, students, and schools alike. By embracing nature-based education, we aim to make outdoor learning an integral part of your school’s culture and curriculum.

Why Outdoor Learning Matters

Outdoor learning is more than just a fun break from the classroom. Research shows that teaching in nature improves student focus, enhances critical thinking skills, and fosters a love of learning. Outdoor education also promotes wellbeing, teamwork, and a deeper connection with the environment.

By integrating more outdoor learning into your school’s curriculum, you can unlock a world of benefits for your students and staff. Alfresco Learning makes it easy to get started, providing the resources and support you need to implement curriculum-based outdoor education that lasts.

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Inspiring Schools to Embrace Outdoor Education

Many of the schools we’ve worked with have gone on to expand their outdoor learning initiatives, creating a more dynamic and enriching school curriculum. Teachers who’ve embraced outdoor education report feeling more inspired and joyful in their teaching, while pupils thrive in nature-based learning experiences.

At Alfresco Learning, we’re dedicated to helping you transform your approach to education through outdoor learning.

Our products & services

Alfresco Learning offers a range of services and products designed to support schools in delivering outdoor learning experiences that are both curriculum-based and impactful.

Outdoor workshops

Our KS1 outdoor workshops bring topics to life, immersing students in hands-on, interactive learning. Designed to meet the National Curriculum, these workshops ignite curiosity and boost engagement.

Workshops

The Alfresco Hub

The Alfresco Hub is an online resource for teachers looking to integrate outdoor learning. Filled with curriculum-linked lesson plans plus teacher training guides the Hub is your go-to tool for high-quality outdoor education.

The Hub

Staff Training

Our outdoor learning staff training equips educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to teach outdoors effectively. Whether you need a one-off inset day or ongoing support, we are here to help you take your teaching outdoors.

Training

Meet the team

Co-Founder - Hollie Hindle

Personal well-being played a key role in developing my passion for nature.

I love watching as educators become grounded and refreshed simply by being outdoors. Creating a positive impact on teacher wellbeing is what drives me to continue spreading Alfresco Learning’s key messages.

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Co-Founder - Jenny Wood

Whilst teaching a class with very challenging behaviour, I discovered the unlimited potential in reaching children with many differing needs through outdoor learning.

There’s nothing I love more than sharing this ability to establish new connections, with other educators and opening up their classrooms to all of the opportunities available outdoors.

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Education Officer - Angharad Pass

The changes I saw in children's behaviour, attitude to learning, focus and resilience kindled my love for outdoor learning.

As Alfresco Learning's newest team member, I'm excited to share my combined passion of nature & science with primary teachers everywhere.

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Our Freelancer Workshops Team

Our dedicated team is made up of experienced workshop leaders, all with a background in working with children in education, as well as our wonderful admin assistant who coordinates bookings with teachers across all areas. Get to know the friendly faces behind your emails and discover who you'll see at your school, ready to deliver a truly memorable learning experience for your class!