Wellbeing in the Outdoor Classroom

About This Course

The course supports participants to:

• Design safe and meaningful outdoor learning opportunities
• Improve learner confidence and wellbeing
• Develop resilience and independence
• Help learners connect with their local environment and sense of cynefin
• Increase pupil engagement through outdoor practice
• Explore practical strategies suitable for immediate implementation in schools

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

The course is suitable for:

• Teachers
• Teaching assistants
• School wellbeing leads
• Anyone working with children and young people in educational settings with access to outdoor spaces

Why Study This Course?

Participants will:

• Learn how outdoor spaces can enhance wellbeing and learning
• Develop confidence in using outdoor environments
• Gain practical strategies grounded in research
• Explore opportunities for developing learners' sense of belonging (cynefin)
• Discover ways to improve engagement, behaviour and wellbeing through purposeful outdoor experiences

Course Format

• One-day course
• In-person delivery
• Location: Bangor University, Gwynedd
• Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
• Lunch included