Nature Connection in Schools

This course explains the importance and benefits of nature-connected schools. By integrating nature into teaching, you can develop a meaningful human-nature relationship that benefits mental health and the planet. Nature-connected schools offer a holistic and engaging educational approach that enhances pupil achievement. Understanding and applying the principles of nature connectedness can bring numerous advantages to your teaching, including improved mental health and the development of environmentally aware pupils.

This course presents research and current thinking around nature connection and aims to build the confidence of teachers who wish to offer nature-based connection and learning. This introductory course provides teaching strategies to close the school nature gap and show how you can springboard into other nature-based and whole-school outdoor learning approaches.