Learning outside of the classroom offers children and young people of all abilities and backgrounds opportunities to gain confidence and holistic skills through a series of hands-on learning experiences in school grounds and local green spaces.

This AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group accredited training course is an exciting opportunity to learn from our highly experienced outdoor tutors. You will use primary curriculum linked activities to help you become a Leader in Outdoor Learning (Level 2).

You will have the opportunity to visit a local school to learn more about how they use their resources. We offer course work advice and assessment for the duration of the course. Completion is expected within 6 months. 

Location: Foxburrow Nature Reserve, IP12 1NA
Dates: 29th April - 1st May 2025
The course is run from 9.30am to 4.30pm daily.

During the course you will learn:

• Experience of outdoor activity ideas for core and foundation subjects
• Knowledge of research demonstrating the benefits of outdoor learning
•  Skills to maximise outdoor play for learning in break times
• Ability to improve your school grounds for learning
• Awareness of wider schemes and programmes to support you
• Skills for managing classes outdoors
• Awareness of good health and safety practice and appropriate risk taking
• Identify activities to support children's interest in local wildlife

You will cover the following units for your portfolio;

• Benefits of Outdoor Learning
• Engaging children with local wildlife
• Health and Safety in the natural environment
• Learning in the natural environment
• Using and improving the school grounds and the natural environment

If you are a school or other organisation wishing to book your place via invoice please complete the online booking form here.

Please ensure you have read and agree to the terms and conditions and Learner Agreement before booking. Our Diversity and Access policy, Students complaints and appeals procedures are also available as links within the Terms & Conditions.