CPD opportunities
Click below to find out more about our Educator training courses and events.
Nature Network Autumn Gathering - FREE Nature Network Event for Educators
We are running this FREE Nature Network CPD session at our The Duke of Kent School on 18th September 2025. We will be sharing best practice and practical ready-to-use ideas for taking your lessons outdoors.
Please be prepared for being outside and so wear/bring suitable clothing for the outdoors!
FREE workshop 'Be Nature' - A Guide to Growing Relationships with Nature
Come along to our Education Centre at Nower Wood on Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 4.45- 5.45 pm, for our FREE Nature Network CPD session.
During the training we will introduce you to a simple toolkit to evaluate where people are on their journey and how we as educators can tailor our activities to best develop this connection. We will demonstrate some simple, practical activities that develop nature connection in people of all ages and even get fellow teachers more engaged with being outside!
From regular 'brain breaks' outdoors and creating a nature table in your classroom to leading litter picks in the community we will show you where these simple actions can fit into the nature connection journey.
Numbers in Nature - FREE Nature Network CPD Event for Educators
Come along to our Education Centre at Nower Wood on Wednesday 1st October 2025, 4.00 - 6.00pm, for our FREE Nature Network CPD session. Learn how to use natural materials and your outdoor spaces to deliver inspiring maths lessons allowing them to consolidate their learning in real life contexts. We will be sharing best practice and practical ready-to-use ideas for taking your maths lessons outdoors.
You are welcome to book up to 6 teachers from your school to attend. If you need more tickets than this, please get in touch and we will add your additional teachers to our waiting list.
Please be prepared for being outside and so wear/bring suitable clothing for the outdoors!
If you have any accessibility needs, we recommend getting in touch and we will be happy to help more specifically.
We look forward to seeing you!
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CPD opportunities
Click below to find out more about our Educator training courses and events.
The Benefits of Learning in Nature
Our Education Tutor Kirsty Porter takes us through the latest research supporting the reasons why we should take learners into natural environments.
Wilder Schools Project - How we can help you
Find out more about our innovative Wilder Schools Project; our Education Manager Louise Shorthose will tell you about the fantastic outcomes for achievement of staff and children, as well as for nature in your school grounds. Hear from a teacher from one of our current schools, and find out how to get your school involved too!
Planning your tree & hedge planting
We were pleased to welcome Francesca from Roots for the Future and Anna from Children's Forest to share with us their tips for planting trees with your schools and community groups. Further information and curriculum links in the webinar notes.
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School gardens & wildlife
School Gardens are a fabulous opportunity for learning about how we depend on wildlife for our own survival alongside achieving teaching and learning outcomes, and developing life skills.
Further guidance
Tell us how we can help
We would love to hear suggestions about how we can help you to bring more nature to your teaching and learning! What topics would you like training to cover? How do you want to find out about our activities? What will make it easier for you to take part?
Contact us at education.centres@surreywt.org.uk