Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom

Name: Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom
Start: 2026-09-22T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-22T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Kendall Primary School

Schedule

Tue Sep 22 2026 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Kendall Primary School | Colchester, EN

Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to take your learning beyond the classroom with this 2-day course.
About this Event

This 2-day course is perfect for teachers and practitioners who want to learn more about how to take regular learning beyond the classroom. Our accredited Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom qualification is delivered by experienced tutors and and combines theoretical and practical activities, as well as guidance for self-study ending in the submission of a portfolio.

Candidates will spend 2 days at Kendall CE Primary School, working through a series of 5 sessions, taking part in tutor-led workshops and practical activities in Kendall's stunning outdoor environment.

Day 1 - Tuesday 22nd September 2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm)

Benefits of Learning Beyond the Classroom
Principles of Facilitating Learning Beyond the Classroom

Day 2 - Tuesday 20th October 2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm)

Planning Learning Beyond the Classroom Lessons
Risk-Benefit Assessments
Delivering Learning Beyond the Classroom Lessons

This course includes 10 guided learning hours followed by mentor support leading to the submission of a portfolio and is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning. Many candidates go on to cascade learning to their colleagues and feel more confident in leading outdoor learning as a whole-school community.

Our feedback shows that 100% of previous candidates would recommend the course! On candidate reflected that, "The course has really made me think about ways that we can develop outdoor learning. It has become part of our longer term school development plan and we are currently working through a timescale of onboarding the staff." Another said, "The course is already making an impact across the school and I've been able to do some staff training - which went down very well with everyone! There's been positive feedback from everyone as well as sharing problems and challenges in staff meetings, so I think we're making a good start on our journey."