Training

The Local Schools Nature Grants program includes one 2 hour training course, which can be selected from a menu of different sessions.

This page lists each of the training sessions available to help you decide if you would like to apply for a grant, and what training would best suit your setting. Schools will need to specify the training that they would like as part of their online application.

Key information:

  • The training sessions are grouped by stage - Early Years Foundation Stage / Framework, Key stages 1 & 2 (First and Second Level in Scotland), Key stages 3+ (Third and Fourth Level in Scotland).
  • The training is for adults, and lasts for two hours.
  • The session is for at least 5 adults. The maximum number of attendees is 30 (although a maximum of 15, including the trainer, is preferred during COVID restrictions). Up to date information on numbers and our COVID-19 protocols are available here.
  • Training will be delivered within three months of the application being successful.
  • Some standing, kneeling and sitting on the floor may be required during the session.
  • The training will be delivered at the school. We will aim to be outside for the whole session, weather depending.
  • For further information please see the FAQs page.

Training sessions:

Required training for products that interact with Fire

Required training to use hand tools correctly.

How can we help you with your curriculum linked outdoor offer?  What do you want to cover?

Working to our session framework we can tailor one key curricular area to focus on to enhance your outdoor offer.  All of which will be decided in conjunction with you trainer (if your application is successful).

If you have chosen any fire or hand tool products then some of the training will need to cover safety aspects of these items.  Please choose (KS1 and KS2 (Scotland 1st and 2nd level: Introduction to fire lighting’ within the application form to enable you for complete your application and the actual content of the training can be discussed with your trainer (if application successful). 

Suitable for:

  • Secondary

How can we help you with your curriculum linked outdoor offer?  What do you want to cover?

Working to our session framework we can tailor one key pathway to focus on to enhance your outdoor offer.  All of which will be decided in conjunction with you trainer (if your application is successful).

If you have chosen any fire or hand tool products then some of the training will need to cover safety aspects of these items.  Please choose (KS1 and KS2 (Scotland 1st and 2nd level: Introduction to fire lighting’ within the application form to enable you for complete your application and the actual content of the training can be discussed with your trainer (if application successful). 

2 hours - Providing a variety of loose parts and den making equipment is one of the simplest ways that you can promote creative play in your school grounds. This training module will provide you with some great tips to get going.

Suitable for:

  • Infant
  • Primary

2 hours - Getting outdoors has proven benefits to learning. Whether you are looking to introduce or extend your current outdoor learning, this session can provide a host of curriculum linked ideas and inspire you to explore further.

Suitable for:

  • Infant
  • Primary

2 hours - Gardening is one of the best ways to inspire and motivate your children and to bring the whole curriculum alive. This training module will give you some practical tips for getting going and will include content around growing, nurturing, harvesting and eating produce you have grown.

Suitable for:

  • Infant
  • Primary

2 hours - You don't need extensive school grounds to encourage wildlife (such as pollinating insects, birds and mammals) into your school. This training module will show you how, with limited space and funds, you can make a real difference and provide an exciting stimulus to learning right across the curriculum.

Suitable for:

  • Infant
  • Primary

2 hours - Relating to global goals for sustainable development this session will look at how you can make your school grounds eco friendly.

Suitable for:

  • Infant
  • Primary

2 hours - Getting outdoors has proven benefits to learning. Whether you are looking to introduce or extend your current outdoor learning, this session can provide a host of curriculum linked ideas and inspire you to explore further.

Suitable for:

  • Secondary

2 hours - Providing a variety of loose parts and den making equipment is one of the simplest ways that you can promote creative play in your school grounds. This training module will provide you with some great tips to get going.  For ages 2 to 5 years.  

2 hours - Getting outdoors has proven benefits to learning. Whether you are looking to introduce or extend your current outdoor learning, this session can provide a host of curriculum linked ideas and inspire you to explore further.  For ages 2 to 5 years.  

2 hours - Gardening is one of the best ways to inspire and motivate your children and to bring the whole curriculum alive. This training module will give you some practical tips for getting going and will include content around growing, nurturing, harvesting and eating produce you have grown.  For ages 2 to 5 years.  

2 hours - You don't need extensive school grounds to encourage wildlife (such as pollinating insects, birds and mammals) into your school. This training module will show you how, with limited space and funds, you can make a real difference and provide an exciting stimulus to learning.  For ages 2 to 5 years.  

2 hours - Relating to global goals for sustainable development this session will look at how you can make your grounds eco friendly.  For ages 2 to 5 years.