Exploring nature based learning through the forest schools approach

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for practitioners working in both the PVI and maintained school sector.

This training is recommended for those undertaking the Lancashire Quality Award - Physical development and Step Outside.

Course content

Help children to gain a love of nature and the natural world in your setting and community with this practical workshop. This is a two-part package and packed full of practical ideas. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of nature's resources during the changing seasons. Starting with Autumn and Winter, part two for Spring and Summer then takes place in March.

You will also receive one of our new practical resources – a copy of our newly produced Forest School Activity cards.

Have you seen our publications to support outdoor learning and development which can be purchased here: Publications for sale

- Developing effective outdoor environments
- Outdoor learning - Stepping through the seasons
- Walk and talk cards

Session dates and times

Date: 16 June 2026

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Early Years Professional Development Centre, Fairfield Nursery School, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD 
Delivery: Face to face 

Cost: Click here to view training costs

Charged at full day rate

Delivered by:

Elaine Duke, Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Clare Glover, Early Years Project Officer

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