Outdoor Learning: From Policy to Practice in Secondary Schools

Event Date

April 28, 2026

Event Cost

£40

Non-member fee £60

Event Time

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Location

Online

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Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
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Event Description

We are delighted to offer a solution‑focused professional learning session exploring how outdoor learning can be effectively embedded across the secondary curriculum. Grounded in current national policy and informed by recent research, this session examines the key barriers and facilitators that influence successful implementation in secondary schools.

Participants will engage in collaborative case‑study discussions, reflect on practice in their own settings, and consider how international approaches to outdoor learning can broaden perspectives and inspire meaningful next steps.

This session is designed for school leaders and all subject teachers with an interest in developing or strengthening outdoor learning provision. The session covers:

Current national policies shaping outdoor learning
Key insights from recent research
Practical challenges and enabling factors in real‑world school contexts
Case‑study discussions with peer collaboration
Opportunities to share your own experiences and approaches
International comparisons to spark new ideas and future planning

We are delighted to welcome Mr Gary Reid to lead this session.

Mr Gary Reid MEd (International Education), Head of Academic PE and Learning for Sustainability Coordinator, Loretto School

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