Curriculum-Based Outdoor Learning Training

Would you like to take your curriculum outdoors?

MUDDY FEET® can give you the practical ideas, knowledge and confidence to get started.

Our engaging outdoor learning courses help educators use school grounds, local green spaces and low-cost or freely available natural resources to bring learning to life. Whether you are looking for an introductory session or want to develop outdoor learning across your whole setting, we can provide training to suit your needs.

“Thank you for a wonderful course and for helping me build my confidence in leading outdoor education.”

Beth, Level 2 Outdoor Learning student

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Introduction to Outdoor Learning

Available as either a half-day or full-day course, this practical introduction explores how outdoor learning can enrich teaching and support positive outcomes for learners.

Participants will:

• explore the benefits of curriculum-based outdoor learning;
• identify the skills and considerations needed to take learning outdoors;
• experience a range of practical outdoor learning activities;
• reflect on how the activities could be adapted for their own learners and setting;
• identify achievable next steps; and
• create an action plan for developing their outdoor learning practice.

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Introduction to Nature Play

Available as either a half-day or full-day course, this practical training introduces the principles of nature-based play and explores how outdoor environments can support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Participants will explore:

• the benefits of nature play;
• key ideas from play theory;
• how nature play supports holistic development;
• the potential benefits for health and wellbeing;
• introductory risk–benefit assessment;
• planning safe, engaging and responsive sessions;
• the role of the adult or facilitator;
• reflective practice;
• practical next steps; and
• action planning for their own setting.

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ITC Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom

This qualification is designed for people who want to plan and deliver purposeful learning beyond the classroom.

It develops participants’ understanding of the benefits of learning in outdoor and alternative environments, alongside the practical skills needed to manage groups, facilitate learning and deliver activities linked to defined learning outcomes.

The qualification was reviewed and developed with support from the Institute for Outdoor Learning, including its Curriculum-Based Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group, the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom and other outdoor learning professionals.

Course delivery

Choose from:

• a two-day face-to-face course; or
• blended learning through our online training platform, combined with one face-to-face training day.

Entry requirement

Learners must be aged 18 or over.

What will you learn?

By completing this course, you will:

• understand the benefits of learning beyond the classroom;
• explore the principles of managing groups and facilitating learning in outdoor and alternative environments;
• plan an activity linked to an area of study and clearly defined learning outcomes;
• understand how to use risk–benefit assessment when planning learning beyond the classroom; and
• deliver an activity linked to the curriculum and defined learning outcomes.

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For bespoke training, whole-setting development or help choosing the right course, contact MUDDY FEET®.