Practical skills
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to deliver outdoor learning and orienteering with confidence.
CPD & training
Outdoor learning CPD & training for teachers
Practical training to help teachers and school staff develop the skills and confidence to deliver outdoor learning, OAA and orienteering.
- Virtual and in-person training
- British Orienteering qualifications
- Practical, hands-on learning
- Training for staff and pupils
Build your skills in orienteering and outdoor learning.
Build the confidence to teach outdoors
Our training is designed to give you practical skills, confidence and ideas you can use straight away in your school.
Curriculum learning
Discover practical ways to take curriculum learning outdoors through movement, exploration and problem-solving.
OAA & orienteering
Build the skills to deliver progressive Outdoor and Adventurous Activity and school orienteering.
Ready to use
Leave with practical ideas and activities you can put into practice straight away.
Choose the training that’s right for your school
Whether you're introducing outdoor learning, developing your staff or building orienteering expertise, we have a training option to suit every school.
In-person staff training
Practical outdoor learning CPD delivered at your school.
Build staff confidence through hands-on training using your own school grounds. Teachers learn how to use The Outdoor Classroom, deliver curriculum-linked activities and make outdoor learning part of everyday teaching.
- Tailored to your school
- Practical, hands-on learning
- Curriculum and OAA focus
Virtual staff training
Flexible outdoor learning training for your whole team.
Build staff confidence through practical online training designed to get teachers using The Outdoor Classroom straight away. Learn how to use the platform, deliver curriculum-linked activities and make outdoor learning part of everyday teaching.
- Live, interactive training
- Platform and lesson guidance
- Practical ideas to use straight away
British Orienteering training
Recognised orienteering training for teachers and school staff.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to teach progressive orienteering with confidence. Choose from British Orienteering training for different levels of experience, from introducing the fundamentals to developing more advanced delivery skills.
- Teaching Orienteering Part 1 & 2
- Instructor training available
- Practical orienteering skills
Pupil coaching days
Practical orienteering coaching delivered at your school.
Give pupils the opportunity to develop their navigation and orienteering skills through active, practical sessions led by experienced coaches. Sessions can be adapted for different ages and abilities and delivered using your own school grounds.
- Navigation and map-reading skills
- Confidence and teamwork
- Suitable for different ages and abilities
British Orienteering training for schools
As an accredited British Orienteering training provider, we deliver nationally recognised courses that give teachers and outdoor learning practitioners the knowledge and confidence to teach orienteering safely and effectively.
Teaching Orienteering – Part 1
The ideal introduction to teaching orienteering in schools. Learn the core skills needed to deliver engaging, curriculum-linked activities with confidence.
1 dayTeachers & School Staff
Teaching Orienteering – Part 2
Build on your knowledge with more advanced teaching techniques, course planning and progression to develop confident, independent navigators.
1 dayTeachers & School Staff
British Orienteering Instructor Training
Become a qualified British Orienteering Instructor and gain the skills to plan, lead and deliver high-quality orienteering sessions in a range of outdoor environments.
Accredited CourseNationally Recognised Qualification
Ready to build your skills and confidence?
Find the right outdoor learning or orienteering training for you, your staff or your whole school.