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Inspire Your Staff. Cultivate Confidence. Transform Learning Outdoors.
Our outdoor learning CPD isn’t about filling time outside – it’s about using the outdoors as a powerful tool for teaching.
At Alfresco Learning, we train your staff to deliver meaningful, curriculum-linked lessons outside. Every part of our training is designed by qualified & experienced primary teachers. Meaning everything we deliver is grounded in the National Curriculum, showing your team how to teach the same objectives through practical, engaging outdoor approaches.
Whether you’re looking to support inclusion, boost pupil engagement, improve wellbeing, or build a whole-school outdoor learning culture, our training is built to support your goals.
Outdoor learning INSPIRATION
STAFF MEETING
Perfect for schools who are curious about outdoor learning and would like a practical introduction.
Outcomes
Explore practical activities for immediate use
Gain inspiration and ideas to support curriculum learning outdoors
Ideal for
Schools that are new to outdoor learning or looking for a brief introduction before committing to further training.
Duration: 1 Hour
Staff: Up to 30
Availability: Schools within 1 hour of Leeds
Investment: £240 + VAT
Designed for schools who are ready to begin taking learning outdoors but aren’t sure where to start.
Outcomes
Build confidence in delivering outdoor learning
Explore practical curriculum-linked activities
Leave with simple ideas ready to use straight away
Ideal for
Schools wanting practical inspiration and a clear starting point.
Duration: 2 Hours
Staff: Up to 30
Availability: Schools within 2 hours of Leeds
Investment: £450 + VAT
Building staff CONFIDENCE
HALF DAY INSET
A practical and engaging introduction to outdoor learning that helps staff overcome common barriers and begin implementing outdoor learning confidently.
Outcomes
Increased staff confidence and motivation
Practical curriculum-linked activities
Strategies to overcome common barriers
A clearer understanding of how outdoor learning supports learning outcomes
Ready-to-use ideas staff can implement immediately
Ideal for
Schools looking to build momentum and begin embedding outdoor learning across the curriculum.
Duration: 3 Hours
Staff: Price includes up to 30 staff. Please contact us for a quote for larger groups.
Availability: Schools within 3 hours of Leeds
Investment: £600 + VAT
Travel costs apply.
Designed for schools seeking to establish a sustainable, whole-school approach to outdoor learning.
This option provides the time needed to build confidence, create consistency across the team and develop a clear vision for outdoor learning moving forward.
Ideal for
Schools wanting long-term change and a sustainable approach to outdoor learning.
Duration: 5 Hours
Staff: Price includes up to 30 staff. Please contact us for a quote for larger groups.
Availability: UK-wide
Investment: £900 + VAT
Travel and accommodation costs may apply.
Whether your school is just beginning its outdoor learning journey or looking to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum, our practical training equips staff with the confidence, knowledge and strategies they need to take learning beyond the classroom.
Our training is hands-on, engaging and tailored to your setting. Every session is delivered outdoors wherever possible, allowing staff to experience the activities exactly as their pupils would.
Words from school leaders & Teachers:
“outdoor learning requires extra time within timetables.”
For too long, outdoor learning has been shaped by approaches that sit outside everyday classroom practice, leaving many schools believing it requires extra time, specialist skills, and significant resources.
At Alfresco Learning, we believe differently. Created by teachers, for teachers, our approach positions outdoor learning as a powerful way to enhance everyday teaching, not a separate subject. It’s about using the outdoor environment to enrich the curriculum, deepen engagement, and support every child’s development.
We equip your greatest asset -your staff – with the confidence, knowledge, and practical strategies to teach outdoors regularly and purposefully, making the most of the spaces and resources you already have.
All of our staff training is led by our leadership team; Jenny, Hollie, and Angharad—qualified teachers with extensive classroom and outdoor learning experience. This ensures every session is grounded in real-life teaching practice and tailored to the realities of primary education.
Get to know the team below.
Our training does not include Forest School. Instead, we focus on curriculum-based outdoor learning, helping teachers bring the National Curriculum to life outside the classroom. Unlike Forest School, which involves specialist skills such as tool use, fire, and additional insurance requirements, our approach shows teachers how to use their existing expertise and minimal resources to make the most of outdoor spaces. We simply equip them with the skills and confidence to do so for effective teaching and learning.
Our training has been carefully designed using our expertise and experience in teaching, ensuring it meets the real needs of schools.
Many existing outdoor learning accreditations are created by experts in nature and the outdoors, rather than in education and pedagogy.
Because of this, we have chosen not to align our training with external accreditation providers. Instead, we focus on what truly benefits teachers and pupils.
Looking ahead, we are developing our own accreditation to further support schools with a framework that reflects both educational rigour and outdoor learning practice.
Yes, our training is suitable for both teachers and teaching assistants. Whether staff are leading outdoor learning with a whole class or working with small intervention groups, they will find the training valuable, as everything we share is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It is also highly beneficial for teaching assistants to attend even if they are not planning to lead sessions themselves—by being part of the training, they can fully support whole-class teaching and help embed the approach across the school.
Simply access to your outdoor space! We bring everything your staff will need to take part in our practical training day. We even provide a handbook to refer to afterwards – we ask staff to leave notebooks aside so they can get full involved in experiencing outdoor learning for themselves.
Check your email inbox, we will send you a weather update and let you know if any adaptations need to be made. It’s also helpful if you can set up a ‘base’ in the school hall with seating for all of the staff.
We have worked with hundreds of schools across the country and are highly experienced in tailoring our training to a wide variety of outdoor spaces. This adaptability is a key strength of our approach and one of the reasons it works so well for schools. Before the training, we’ll arrange a call to discuss the spaces you have available and may ask for photographs—this helps us prepare and ensures we can make the very best use of your existing environment.
The prices shown are inclusive of up to 30 staff. We can absolutely provide training for groups of more than 30 staff members, and even deliver MAT-wide training.
Please include your requirements in your enquiry, and we will work with you to create a tailored plan that meets your school’s needs.
You don’t need our training in order to use The Alfresco Hub. If your team already has experience with outdoor learning, you may find you can implement the approach independently using the guides provided. That said, many schools choose to book training with us as it helps to embed the approach consistently across the whole staff team, ensuring everyone feels confident and aligned.
Get in Touch
If you’d like to speak with us before booking, simply complete an enquiry form and let us know. We’ll be happy to arrange a call at a time that suits you to discuss your training needs in more detail.
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