Eden Project

New primary teacher training and staff development packages from Eden Project

Teachers probably know Eden best for the fantastic school trips we offer around the rainforest! But we also run a range of teacher training programmes and staff development packages to support primary school teachers in getting pupils back outside.

Drawing on our experience of teaching, garden design, horticulture and wild play, we can offer bespoke courses on encouraging outdoor learning and play, school grounds development and sustainable education. So now, as well as you coming to visit us, we can come to you.

More about our outdoor learning packages

We specialise in simple ideas that work and our aim is to help your school make the most of the resources available outside your classroom door. The idea is to explore different ways of learning rather than adding to your workload, and we aim to make the most of your own school’s outdoor opportunities as well as your own individual skills and creativity.

We cater for a range of needs, from a staff meeting, to full- or multi-day sessions, involving not only staff but pupils, parents and governors, if you’d like. We can run twilight sessions and introduce our thoughts on outdoor learning – or we can actually work with you over a few months to look at changing your whole school approach to the outdoors.

For example, we helped Parc Eglos School make better use of their woodland area, by running a den building session to inspire creative writing and storytelling.

Our project with Pensans Primary School was developed over the course of six months, where we worked with staff, pupils and parents who wanted to create ‘the best possible place for learning and play’. Staff have not only gained confidence in introducing outdoor learning opportunities, but the school is now introducing a rooftop growing space as well as a woodland.

What’s so special about outdoor learning and play?

On average, children today spend just 9% of their time outside; a lot less than previous generations. This change in lifestyle is affecting aspects of their wellbeing, including their cognitive skills, health, imagination and self esteem; all essential ingredients for a happy and successful young person. Why not take a step to make outdoor learning and play part of your daily school life?

How to book training or a staff development package

For more information and prices please have a look at our website.

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