What Are You Waiting For? Learn To Become An Outdoor Educator

“Do you spend all of your working hours indoors or in front of a screen? Do you sometimes imagine how much more fulfilling a career in the outdoor sector might be? Perhaps you are already an educator but don’t feel confident in utilising the full potential of the great outdoors?

If your answer to these questions is yes, consider becoming a certified outdoor leader today and learn how to transform your love of nature into exciting, nature-based experiences that enrich learning and improve wellbeing for all ages and abilities.

Train in Outdoor Learning in Just 7 Days – with Scotland’s Leading Environmental Education Charity

This summer, Wild Things, a Scottish environmental education charity, is offering Education Scotland-endorsed accredited training for educators and professionals. It’s the only organisation in the UK providing this qualification in under seven days.

Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, social care professional, or someone working in the environment sector, this course offers a powerful new way to bring learning outdoors—quickly, affordably, and effectively.

Backed by Education Scotland and the First Minister

The work of Wild Things has been recognised by:

Education Scotland
The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
First Minister John Swinney

“Wild Things is making a real impact by helping young people to understand and value the natural world,” said Mr. Swinney. “In the face of growing environmental challenges and the climate emergency, it is essential that future generations are not only informed but engaged.”

Why Take This Course?

Wild Things’ outdoor learning course helps professionals:

Teach any subject—maths, English, science—in an outdoor context
Meet Curriculum for Excellence outdoor learning requirements
Create engaging, non-judgemental experiences for vulnerable groups
Gain a nationally recognised qualification in a short time frame

“These courses open up a new world of outdoor learning,” said Wild Things CEO, Luke Strachan. “Our graduates go on to support the wellbeing of the people they work with—through calm, restorative learning in nature.”

Proven Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Recent research by Robert Gordon University found that Wild Things’ Silver Saplings Adventure Programme supports healthy ageing, builds resilience, and reduces isolation and loneliness.

This shows that outdoor education is not just for the young—it has lifelong benefits.

Who Is This For?

This course is ideal for:

Primary and secondary teachers
Early years practitioners
Youth and social workers
Carers and support workers
Outdoor instructors and rangers
Environmental and forestry professionals
Parents and childminders

You don’t need a background in outdoor education—just a passion for nature and supporting others.

Flexible Course Options & Affordable Pricing

Choose from two formats:

🔹 Online Theory + 3-Day Practical
🔹 Full 7-Day In-Person Course

Prices: £200 – £750, depending on course format.

Ready to Get Started?

🌐 Visit: www.wild-things.org.uk
📧 Email: enquiries@wild-things.org.uk
📞 Call: 01309 690 450

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