Our Natural Thinkers programme has a proven track record in supporting practitioners and teachers to connect children to nature.
Evidence consistently shows that children who spend quality time outdoors see improvements in their wellbeing as well as academic achievement, school attendance and self-regulation.
Natural Thinkers was evaluated as part of Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP) through which it was delivered for 10 years. The evaluation showed that children who took part in the programme had higher levels of wellbeing and were more engaged in activities in their early years settings. You can read the evaluation report here.
Natural Thinkers aims to increase outdoor learning for all children whether there is easy access to green space in your local area or not. Specially designed, accessible activities are provided, enabling settings with little outdoor space to maximise use of what they do have.
‘As a staff team, we’ve really enjoyed our Natural Thinkers journey. The initial training motivated everyone to improve our practice…we have dug, planted, recycled and reused and the children have benefitted in so many different ways. Our parents are engaged and amazed at what their children can do!’, Headteacher - recent feedback
Our training is delivered face-to-face and incorporates both theory and practical demonstrations and participation in Natural Thinkers outdoor activities. We can also provide online training if required.
Natural Thinkers (1-day course face-to-face)
This training will provide the framework for practitioners to be able to implement the programme within their setting/school
- Delivered in a setting/venue with an outdoor space or a green space near by
- Can be delivered as whole setting/school or local authority central training
- Up to 20 participants can attend
Sign up for our training course at Loughborough Community Centre, south London, on 4 July
Natural Thinkers – Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) (half-day course online)
This training focuses on children’s emotional regulation and how the Natural Thinkers framework can support this.
- Participants must have attended the 1-day face to face training
- Can be delivered as whole setting/school or local authority central training
- Up to 20 participants can attend
Natural Thinkers Accreditation
Participants can work towards becoming a Natural Thinkers accredited setting or school. After completing training and producing a development plan.
Cost
A typical course cost is shown below but this may change depending on the size of the group or any additional requirements you have.
Natural Thinkers one-day course: £2,400 delivered face to face (if training takes place in London we are able to provide a reduced cost of £2,200) plus VAT
Natural Thinkers PSED half-day course: £795 delivered online
Cost for the accreditation process varies depending on the number of settings or schools being accredited in a local area. Please get in touch for your tailored accreditation cost.
To discuss these training offers or to book, please contact [email protected]