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GFL offers a wide range of training and CPD opportunities to help teachers and early years practitioners develop and use their outdoor spaces.
Each term we offer courses that individuals can join.
Click here for the current list of courses, venues and dates.
A training course designed for you
We offer a range of courses we can run for a Local Authority as part of its CPD programme.
For school courses click here
For early years courses click here
Or contact aanderson@ltl.org.uk to tailor something to your needs
Beyond training - putting it into practice
We recognise that changing teaching practice often needs more than just an inspiring training day. Our 'putting it into practice programme' provides an opportunity for teachers to mix training sessions with planning, running and reflecting on outdoor lessons with their own pupils in their own grounds. With dedicated support and peer learning opportunities this has proved to be a highly effective approach. click here for futher details.
Authority-Wide Conferences
We design and run conferences at an Authority level, bringing together a large number of teachers to hear from leading practitioners. Our events are highly participative and practical and designed to inspire as well as equip teachers with practical ideas that they can take back and apply in their own schools and settings. Contact aanderson@ltl.org.uk to discuss your needs.
Our 2010 National Conference is on the 12th March at SNH's headquarters in Battleby. To register interest or for more details contact aanderson@ltl.org.uk
Professional and Accredited Training
Our professional courses help develop a network of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are able to support schools and early years settings make best use of their outdoor spaces. The programme allows you to focus on schools, early years, training or facilitation - with several days of training and can include an assessment and accreditation element if you would like. Contact aanderson@ltl.org.uk to register your interest and click here to find out more.
Advisory Visits
We can support your grounds development at any stage with structured individual guidance.
We currently have half price visits for Early Years settings and Secondary Schools throughout Scotland and Primary Schools in urban and/or deprived settings. Find out more and apply.
"My class will be outside first thing Monday morning!"
"Practical, useful and inspiring"
"Good to hear about other settings and how they solved problems"
"Whole day really informative, full of ideas, inspiration and lots of food for thought - will be recommending to colleagues for the future"
"Great to be actively involved rather than just sitting listening - works for adults, must be right for children and young people"
"I would highly recommend this approach. It's certainly helping us to deliver A Curriculum for Excellence."
Raymond Young, QIO Clackmannanshire
"The Grounds for Excellence conference in Glasgow was a huge success and all the delegates found it inspiring, relevant and motivational.
Teachers in the city now feel more confident in using their outdoor spaces for all kinds of learning. I would highly recommend any Local Authority working with GfL on a similar conference."
Mark Irwin, Glasgow City Council
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