For you and your staff
Flexible training tailored to your needs
Bloomsbury author Deborah Lambert provides accredited flexible and creative outdoor professional development for teachers and schools, working with the DfE Teachers' Professional Development Standards to promote effective teaching and learning outdoors, focussing on 21st-century competencies, highlighting the importance of communication, collaboration and critical thinking.
School staff training sessions can range from a one-hour staff meeting, 2-3 hour twilight session or whole day; supporting you and your colleagues to confidently adopt an outdoor learning approach to deliver creative and engaging learning activities across the whole school.
Choose your focus and curriculum areas and let us do the rest - a training plan will be sent to you for your approval prior to the training.
See some of the examples below - but remember training is tailored to your school needs and requirements!
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Examples of staff training subject-specific content
'Sustainability and Climate Change' Curriculum
'Sustainability and Climate Change' Curriculum
'Sustainability and Climate Change' Curriculum
In response to the DfE Sustainability and Climate Change strategy this training explores your own setting for opportunities to increase 'sustainablity literacy', using a science and geography focus to explore and develop the biodiversity on your doorstep with a range of simple and effective practical activities,
Learn how you and your
In response to the DfE Sustainability and Climate Change strategy this training explores your own setting for opportunities to increase 'sustainablity literacy', using a science and geography focus to explore and develop the biodiversity on your doorstep with a range of simple and effective practical activities,
Learn how you and your children can create your own Climate Action Plan, adapting and improving your school setting as part of plan for a wider 'National Education Nature Park' in preparation for the Climate Leaders Awards.
Your training includes a copy of the Sustainability and Climate Change Curriculum Outdoors at KS2 book
Taking Maths Outdoors
'Sustainability and Climate Change' Curriculum
'Sustainability and Climate Change' Curriculum
Have you enjoyed the use of Raccoon Circles in the National Curriculum Outdoors series of books?
This training, delivered by Deborah Lambert, writer of the maths units in the series, demonstrates how the majority of the KS 1 & 2 maths objectives (and EYFS ELGs) can be covered using natural materials or features of your setting, or even
Have you enjoyed the use of Raccoon Circles in the National Curriculum Outdoors series of books?
This training, delivered by Deborah Lambert, writer of the maths units in the series, demonstrates how the majority of the KS 1 & 2 maths objectives (and EYFS ELGs) can be covered using natural materials or features of your setting, or even a handy length of tubular webbing!
This practical and interactive training session includes a set of Deborah's 'Taking Maths Outdoors' books showcased in the KS2 National Curriculum Outdoors series.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Taking Literacy Outdoors
'Sustainability and Climate Change' Curriculum
Taking Literacy Outdoors
Have you enjoyed the English and cross curricular English activities and challenges in the National Curriculum Outdoors series of books?
Reimagine your own setting with new eyes for subtle or radical adaptations and innovations using what you have to create writing spaces, whilst considering how to overcome barriers such as access, s
Have you enjoyed the English and cross curricular English activities and challenges in the National Curriculum Outdoors series of books?
Reimagine your own setting with new eyes for subtle or radical adaptations and innovations using what you have to create writing spaces, whilst considering how to overcome barriers such as access, sustainability, organisation and space-use.
This whole school training introduces techniques that promote speaking and listening and creative writing skills, contextualising English fluency using a selection of engaging ativities such as 3D storylines.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Taking the Curriculum Outdoors CPD or INSET day
Taking the Curriculum Outdoors CPD or INSET day
Taking the Curriculum Outdoors CPD or INSET day
A whole day, whole school 'Taking the Curriculum Outdoors' training day can be held in your own setting in the areas of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, South London, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Hampshire and Essex, based on the ideas in the National Curriculum Outdoors series of books.
Explore a range of simpl
A whole day, whole school 'Taking the Curriculum Outdoors' training day can be held in your own setting in the areas of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, South London, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Hampshire and Essex, based on the ideas in the National Curriculum Outdoors series of books.
Explore a range of simple and effective practical activities in a series of 45 - 60 minute sessions for a variety of subjects of your own choosing in your own setting, to make the most of your outdoor areas.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Firelighting, shelter building and tool use
Taking the Curriculum Outdoors CPD or INSET day
Taking the Curriculum Outdoors CPD or INSET day
Did you know that Bloomsbury's National Curriculum Outdoors series of books also includes firelighting, shelter building and simple tool use?
In this fun and practical workshop, delivered by Deborah Lambert, you will explore the hidden learning of these activities, how they develop 21st Century learner charactieristics as well as under
Did you know that Bloomsbury's National Curriculum Outdoors series of books also includes firelighting, shelter building and simple tool use?
In this fun and practical workshop, delivered by Deborah Lambert, you will explore the hidden learning of these activities, how they develop 21st Century learner charactieristics as well as understanding and managing risk. This workshop is available for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2 teachers and beyond.
Although you don't need to be qualified to do these activities, from March 2025 an accredited course will also be on offer.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Taking Religious Education Outdoors
Taking the Curriculum Outdoors CPD or INSET day
Taking Religious Education Outdoors
Did you know that Bloomsbury's National Curriculum Outdoors series of books also includes units for Religious Education?
This practical workshop training is delivered by Deborah Lambert, writer of those RE units.
Reflecting the non-statutory aims of the Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC), the training inspires KS2 t
Did you know that Bloomsbury's National Curriculum Outdoors series of books also includes units for Religious Education?
This practical workshop training is delivered by Deborah Lambert, writer of those RE units.
Reflecting the non-statutory aims of the Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC), the training inspires KS2 teachers to deliver RE in the outdoors inviting you to share the awe and wonder of the natural world with activities that promote debate and the expression of ideas about the nature, significance and impact of religion,
A practical KS 1 workshop is also available.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Taking Science Outdoors
Taking Art and Design Outdoors
Taking Science Outdoors
A practical workshop to inspire KS1 & 2 teachers to deliver the science curriclum in the outdoors based on the award winning 'National Curriculum Outdoors' and 'Sustainbility and Climate Change Curriculum Outdoors' books and delivered by author Deborah Lambert - learn how to bring science investigations to life with and immerse yo
A practical workshop to inspire KS1 & 2 teachers to deliver the science curriclum in the outdoors based on the award winning 'National Curriculum Outdoors' and 'Sustainbility and Climate Change Curriculum Outdoors' books and delivered by author Deborah Lambert - learn how to bring science investigations to life with and immerse yourself in practical and memorable experiences.
An EYFS Knowledge and Understanding of the World workshop is also available.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Taking History Outdoors
Taking Art and Design Outdoors
Taking Science Outdoors
A practical workshop to inspire KS2 teachers to deliver history in the outdoors based on the Y3 - 6 books from the award winning 'National Curriculum Outdoors' series and delivered by author Deborah Lambert who wrote the Y5 history unit - learn how to bring the history objectives and programmes of study to life with practical and memo
A practical workshop to inspire KS2 teachers to deliver history in the outdoors based on the Y3 - 6 books from the award winning 'National Curriculum Outdoors' series and delivered by author Deborah Lambert who wrote the Y5 history unit - learn how to bring the history objectives and programmes of study to life with practical and memorable activities.
A practical EYFS or KS 1 workshop is also available.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
Taking Art and Design Outdoors
Taking Art and Design Outdoors
Taking Art and Design Outdoors
A practical workshop to inspire KS2 teachers to deliver art in the outdoors based on the Y3 - 6 award winning 'National Curriculum Outdoors' series and delivered by Deborah Lambert, who wrote the units and who incidently comes from a family of artists and for whom Art was the focus of her teaching degree!
Explore the progression in
A practical workshop to inspire KS2 teachers to deliver art in the outdoors based on the Y3 - 6 award winning 'National Curriculum Outdoors' series and delivered by Deborah Lambert, who wrote the units and who incidently comes from a family of artists and for whom Art was the focus of her teaching degree!
Explore the progression in knowledge and skill from Y3, 4, 5 to 6 Art units and take the time to immerse yourself in practical art activities.
A practical EYFS or KS 1 workshop is also available.
Contact us for more information using the form below!
L3 Award in Education and Training
L3 Award in Education and Training
L3 Award in Education and Training
The QNUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) provides an introduction to teaching adults. It is a foundation course that teaches you the fundamental skills required for being a successful teacher.
It is for those who would like to work or are currently working within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Author
The QNUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) provides an introduction to teaching adults. It is a foundation course that teaches you the fundamental skills required for being a successful teacher.
It is for those who would like to work or are currently working within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.
If you’re interested in teaching or training in the adult education sector, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is a great way to start.
Flexible Training
L3 Award in Education and Training
L3 Award in Education and Training
Can't see what you want? Debbie can provide sessions for any curriculum subject.
Just get in touch to see how our flexible approach to training and support can help you develop creative use of your school setting in the way you need.
Training includes goodies from the National Curriculum Outdoors series, Taking Maths Outdoors resources
Can't see what you want? Debbie can provide sessions for any curriculum subject.
Just get in touch to see how our flexible approach to training and support can help you develop creative use of your school setting in the way you need.
Training includes goodies from the National Curriculum Outdoors series, Taking Maths Outdoors resources and a staffroom copy of the Erasmus+ Natural Schooling; using curriculum innovation to improve student outcomes CPD training programme,
Contact us for more information using the form below!
INSET Testimonials
Conference Testimonial Workshops
Conference Testimonial Workshops
"Thank you so much for the fun and informative session that you delivered last week for our school twilight session. Lots of people were still talking about it the next day, and still are, which is brilliant. We are very much looking forward to the next one" SD St Just CP School
I have uncovered a love of outdoor learning - inspirational and forward thinking - revolutionary!" TLI
Conference Testimonial Workshops
Conference Testimonial Workshops
Conference Testimonial Workshops
"I just wanted to thank you so much for your amazing workshops and presentation at our Conference. You delivered really inspiring sessions for those teacher delegates and helped make the event a success.
Thanks for being so positive and enthusiastic about our event and bringing a little bit of Outdoor Learning magic to our day.
The
"I just wanted to thank you so much for your amazing workshops and presentation at our Conference. You delivered really inspiring sessions for those teacher delegates and helped make the event a success.
Thanks for being so positive and enthusiastic about our event and bringing a little bit of Outdoor Learning magic to our day.
The feedback so far has been excellent with teachers feeling inspired and more confident.
Hoping that you will be back again to deliver for us next time!
Thank you, we really appreciate you and all the support you have given us."