Our Natural Thinkers programme has a proven record supporting practitioners and teachers to connect children with nature.
Evidence consistently shows that children who spend quality time outdoors see improvements in wellbeing as well as academic achievement, school attendance and self-regulation.
Evaluation of Natural Thinkers while it was delivered by the Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP), showed early years children taking part had higher levels of wellbeing and were more engaged. Read the evaluation report.
Outdoor learning is possible whether there is easy access to green space or not. Our specially designed, accessible activities enable settings with little outdoor space to maximise use of what they do have.
Our training is delivered face-to-face with theory, practical demonstrations and participation in outdoor activities. We can also provide online training if required.
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)
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
We are running a 1 day course at Rowland Hill Nursery School & Children Centre in Haringey, London, on 8 July 2026 - book your place today!
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]