Rooted in Practice: Outdoor Learning Coaching & Training
Rooted in Practice is a hands-on coaching and training programme designed to help teachers grow in confidence and capability when delivering outdoor learning. By blending live outdoor teaching, observation, and personalised support, we equip your staff with the tools, knowledge, and mindset to teach the curriculum outdoors – meaningfully and consistently.
Key Benefits
Builds confidence in outdoor teaching
Embeds outdoor learning into curriculum delivery
Provides live coaching and reflection time
Encourages safe, creative use of your school grounds
Equips teachers to deliver quality lessons outside independently
Creates consistency in practice across your staff team
What Teachers Say
- “I love the training and putting it into practice. I am much more confident in delivering outdoor learning and it is getting easier each time. I also feel more relaxed” – Meghan
- “Some parents have commented on how their child is happier in school.” – Stephanie
- “It is supportive” – Kirsty
- “My class have an increased level of independence and responsibility.” – Nadine
Programme Structure
Carol and team work with your teacher co-deliver the session, helping the teacher take more responsibility in a supported way. Planning and feedback follow.
Session 1 – Demonstration & Observation
Carol leads the session with support from your teacher. Together, they evaluate and plan for session two..
Session 2 – Team Teaching
Carol and your teacher co-deliver the session, helping the teacher take more responsibility in a supported way. Planning and feedback follow.
Session 3 – Teacher-Led with Coaching Support
Your teacher leads, with Carol observing and offering feedback. This final step builds confidence and consolidates their ability to teach outdoors independently.
From the start of the training, you have 12 months of access to our membership website, which provides ideas, lessons, activities, curricular plans, progression pathways and more. This gives your teachers all the tools necessary to make planning high-quality outdoor lessons simple and truly integrate outdoor learning within the curriculum.
How To Book
Email us to enquire
carol@loveoutdoorlearning.com
Or book a call to discuss how we would meet your needs.
Costs
Please get in touch to discuss your needs and receive a tailored quote.
Maximum numbers: 1 teacher, 33 children per session. Up to 5 sessions per day
Geographic Areas Covered
We deliver training throughout the UK and beyond.