Training Courses | In Person | Primary | Education | Cross-curricular

Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning (Primary)

This two‑day in‑person course equips primary teachers to lead and embed outdoor learning across their school. Participants develop leadership skills, practical curriculum strategies, and the confidence to inspire colleagues, improving whole‑school wellbeing, engagement, and outdoor learning practice.

The Primary Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning course is a two-day, in-person training designed to empower teachers to lead and embed outdoor learning across their school community. This course supports whole-school development by equipping lead practitioners with the tools, confidence, and strategies to inspire colleagues and create lasting change.

Why choose this training?

This course supports:

  • Leadership development for outdoor learning champions
  • Curriculum planning that integrates outdoor experiences
  • Staff confidence and collaboration through shared practice
  • Whole-school wellbeing and pupil engagement

It is ideal for:

  • Primary teachers with a passion for outdoor learning
  • Schools seeking to embed outdoor learning across year groups
  • Local authorities supporting professional development

What to expect

Delivered over two full days, this course includes indoor and outdoor sessions, practical activities, and collaborative planning. Key themes include:

Day 1 – Foundations and Leadership

  • Outdoor learning benefits and policy context
  • Behaviour, transitions, recall and repetition outdoors
  • Wellbeing and curriculum links using outdoor space and loose materials
  • Supporting colleagues with planning and progression
  • Reflections and goal setting

Day 2 – Practice and Partnerships

  • Place-responsive learning and outdoor trails
  • Off-site learning: site appraisal, risk-benefit assessment, and SOAC
  • Climate-ready school grounds and LtL’s CS180 project
  • Building partnerships and sharing practice
  • Vision setting and next steps on your outdoor learning journey

Course benefits

By attending this training course you will:

  • Develop leadership skills to champion outdoor learning
  • Gain practical tools and strategies for curriculum planning
  • Learn how to support colleagues and foster a culture of outdoor practice
  • Connect with other lead teachers and share ideas

Delivery format

  • Two-day in-person course
  • Includes indoor and outdoor sessions
  • Practical activities, discussion, and collaborative planning

Booking options

We offer two main routes:

  • Open Courses: Scheduled events listed on our website for individual bookings (cost £295 plus VAT per booking). If you don’t see an open course listed, please complete the form below to express interest in attending a course near you
  • Private Courses: Delivered for local authorities or multi-academy trusts for up to 20 participants across your group of schools (cost £4,495 plus VAT per booking)

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