The accreditation programme operates at a senior level offering training to accredit professionals in outdoor learning and play.

Individuals who hold the LtL Professional Accreditation are usually working in a role advising and training others in education. Their work is often alongside head teachers, nursery and school staff, with a skill and knowledge level commensurate with that.

The course is appropriate for all stages of education – your own experience and previous professional qualifications will define the age groups you are comfortable working with. However we only accept candidates with at least two years of experience in developing outdoor learning and play and school grounds in at least two settings.

The course is assessed by submission of a portfolio of evidence and a short written assessment paper. Submissions must be received within 6 months of attending the training.

Please note that ticket sales close one week before the event starts.

The course itself is packed with ideas, resources and challenging sessions with like-minded individuals. Our course feedback is superb, with many commenting that the active, reflective and collaborative programme reflects our values and processes well.

Our name and logo is synonymous with over 30 years of transforming school grounds, improving outdoor learning and championing the value of play. LtL Accredited Professionals are able to display our logo and name as part of the certification, helping win further business.

We work with our Network to supply resources, advice and information to a mutual advantage. This varies from newly published works to passing on leads for new projects. Course attendees immediately access many resources, and these are further expanded upon successful Accreditation.

In addition LtL only contracts with freelance staff who have successfully completed an LtL Professional Accreditation, and who maintain a set of standards including PVG/DBS, first aid and appropriate insurances. While we do not guarantee work, many on our LtL Accredited Network benefit from multiple days work each year and good rates of pay.

Accreditation in Outdoor Learning and Play

This route is ideal for experienced individuals looking to build competence and a business around outdoor learning consultancy and training for schools and early years settings. It will help you support and encourage whole school communities to improve their knowledge, skills and confidence in the use of outdoor spaces for learning and play.

This accreditation is for education professionals with at least 2 years’ experience of working with schools and nurseries at a senior level to support improvements in educational practice or play. You will have a significant education background and be able to relate well to the role of educators and teachers, understand wider curriculum and the role of play in schools or early years settings.

Accreditation in School Grounds Design

This route is ideal for Landscape Architects, Architects or other design professionals looking to develop a business in school/nursery grounds or who have already designed projects but need new insights and input.

This accreditation is for design professionals with at least two years’ experience of work in education settings, who want to accredit your practice and demonstrate a better understanding of the role the outdoors has in teaching, learning and play. This will enable you to offer a service that maximises the potential of outdoor spaces and fully meets the needs of whole school communities.

The course consists of:

• pre-course reading and preparation
• a two-day course with up to 20 other professionals
• all resources, lunch and refreshments on both days
• a follow up period with exam paper and portfolio to be submitted for marking, before a successful Accreditation.

The course cost does not include travel or accommodation, but we are more than happy to advise if needed. Many attendees are able to make use of small grant schemes to reduce or remove the cost of the course.

The training will be taking place in Berkshire on 27-28 November 2024. The training venue is Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU.

Please read the information about prior experience carefully. During this course we expect a level of understanding and experience around education. You should feel confident of being able to work with a whole school, advising at head teacher level.

If you are unsure, please call Mary Jackson on 01962 392932 or Matt Robinson on 01786 465934.

We do restrict access to the LtL Professional Accreditation to maintain standards for our customers, Network members and staff team.

Please look at our Staff Team pages to give you an idea of the backgrounds our team currently have – which reflect our LtL Accredited Network too.