Outdoor Learning Apprenticeship opportunity to train current or new staff members to bring learning in nature skills and outdoor activities in house.

Level 5: Outdoor Learning Specialist
Apprenticeship

‘Forest Schools’ provide a unique opportunity that can enhance and motivate primary pupils’ education experience, by learning in nature and through a range of outdoor activities.

Outdoor Learning Activities

Bringing the skills and knowledge in-house for primary schools to manage the resources required to deliver an outdoor learning programme, offers children an alternative way to learn outside the classroom.

Outdoor education introduces learner-centred lessons to re-energise and engage with the natural world, learning through play, discovery and collaboration

Career progression for staff

Aimed at level 3 TAs or HLTAs as a career progression pathway to upskill onto a Level 5 qualification.

Positive benefits for children’s learning in a natural environment include:-

• Encouraging children to become more active and healthier.
• Improving communication skills and co-operation.
• Fostering positive behaviour.
• Promoting physical health and wellbeing.
• Reducing stress and anxiety.
• Providing unique practical experiences.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to upskill any member of your team or a new staff member to lead this exciting initiative.

Commencing Autumn 2023

Register your interest to be among the first cohort of 24 to train with Sporting Futures Training on this exciting new venture.