The Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning Course, a partnership between Scottish Forestry and Learning through Landscapes, is aimed at teachers who would like to develop the outdoor learning culture in their school. The two-day course aims to equip practitioners with practical skills, knowledge and understanding to embed outdoor learning across their setting or whole school community.

Participants will:

• Explore the value of outdoor learning within the school community and beyond, promoting and emphasising its importance for holistic pupil development.
• Consider how to create a supportive environment: fostering a culture where teachers feel encouraged to experiment with outdoor teaching methods and share their experiences with each other with support from senior management.
• Look at designing curriculum plans to utilise outdoor space in your setting to enhance learning experiences within your policy context.
• Be provided with support and resources: guidance, lesson ideas and access to outdoor learning materials to help them feel prepared and confident.

Participants should come dressed for the weather as elements of the course will be outdoors. They should also bring a packed lunch.

The training event takes place on 23rd-24th April 2024 from 9:00-16:00 each day.

The venue address is The Shed, Kinnoull Hill, Perth PH2 7LN.

This is one of two courses, fully funded by Scottish Forestry, being run in March and April 2024, each for up to 20 teachers based in Scotland. The March course will take place on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th March 2024 in Cumbernauld – see details here.

Please note the same content will be covered in both courses, so you only need to attend one course.

Please also note that we can only accept one member of staff from each school on this training.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for future courses, please complete this form.

Visit our training page to find information about our other training courses.