Outdoor Learning Training Courses For
Primary Teachers

Immerse yourself in nature for the day and learn how to successfully take the curriculum outdoors!

Taking the curriculum outdoors improves children’s engagement, supports their holistic well-being and when we combine this with teaching curriculum objectives, it can also boost academic attainment. Here at Alfresco Learning we help teachers unlock the potential in taking their everyday lessons outdoors through our training.

Taking the curriculum outdoors in KS1 & KS2

Throughout the course, we share a wealth of inspiring activity ideas that you can implement with your own class the very next day. Our training courses are ideal for teachers also looking to gain confidence in the practicalities of taking whole classes outside. We cover KS1 & KS2 to enable you to share our unique approach with your whole staff team when you return to school.

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Where does the training course take place?

All of our training courses currently take place at Old Moor Nature Reserve, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
This location has been carefully chosen as it provides spaces to emulate your typical school playground and playing fields, whilst also providing inspiration for how to make the most of your school garden and grounds.

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What's covered in this full day course:

Developing a deep understanding of what curriculum outdoor learning is, best practice in this approach and the research around it.Kindle your love for outdoor curriculum learning with our KS1 & KS2 activity ideas for Maths, PSHE, Science, English & Art
Learning how to establish behaviour for learning outside and add new boundary games to your teaching repertoire
Developing a respect for our children's (and our own!) need for nature connection day to day by learning about the positive effect a natural environment has on the human brain and body
Finding out about the teachers toolkit, how to build a bank of natural resources and troubleshoot organising classroom equipment for smooth transitions to the outdoors
Opening your eyes to utilising underused spaces on your school grounds and be inspired by the training environment with easy to replicate installation ideas you could take back to your own setting
Experiencing the power of mindfulness activities in a natural environment and learn how to recreate this experience for your own classBuild your confidence around managing behaviour and safety outdoors

How do I book?

Choose your date for our ‘Taking the Curriculum Outdoors’ course from the schedule below
Click ‘book a place’ for your preferred date and to see location details
Then click ‘next’ and enter your details and attendee and payment details
You will receive a confirmation email (with an invoice attached) containing your ticket and course details – make sure to forward this onto the teacher attending
Be ready for a day filled with nature and curriculum outdoor learning inspiration!

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When our next course date & location is released we will notify you by email.

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Which part of the training did you find the most useful?

The resources you shared and the variety of lessons you can sue them for!

Year 4 Teacher - Stonelaw Juniors School

What will be the impact of the training on your teaching practise?

An excitement to lead outdoor learning now! A readiness to deliver a staff meeting.

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Which part of the training did you find the most useful?

Seeing how outdoor learning can enhance curriculum areas. Seeing the links which can be made.

Year 4 Teacher - Moorlands Primary School

What will the impact of this training be on your practise?

A range of practical ideas I can take back to share with all primary year groups!

EYFS Teacher - The Grammar School at Leeds