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See more. Understand more. Support with confidence.
Professional development for practitioners who want to recognise the learning, communication and developmental meaning already present in children’s play.
You probably do not need another list of outdoor activities
You need the confidence to understand what is happening when children use an experience in a way you did not plan.
Many practitioners know that play matters, but still feel pressure to produce activities, prove outcomes or step in too quickly. It can be difficult to articulate the learning inside repetition, movement, collecting, transporting, climbing, hiding or simply watching.
Our training helps you move from delivering activities to recognising learning - and from reacting to behaviour to wondering what it may be communicating.
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The child did not change. The lens did.
The Wild Lens™ Practice Guides help you understand what you are seeing, reflect more deeply and take useful ideas back into practice without adding unnecessary paperwork.
It invites adults to pause before judging, look beneath what is immediately visible and stay curious about the child’s communication, development, environment and nervous system.
When the lens changes, the response often changes too.
Full Training Courses (CPD Accredited)
These courses offer a rich, in‑depth journey into nature‑based practice, child development, and emotionally attuned pedagogy. You’ll find a blend of video lessons, real‑world examples, reflective tasks, and downloadable tools you can use immediately in your setting.
Every course includes:
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CPD‑accredited certification
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Lifetime access
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Printable resources, templates, and guides
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Gentle, supportive learning you can complete at your own pace
Perfect for childminders, early years practitioners, forest school leaders, and anyone wanting to embed nature‑connected practice with confidence.
Level 1 Nature Practitioner Training
Begin your nature-led practice journey through The Wild Lens. This introductory course helps practitioners recognise the learning already happening outdoors, strengthen reflective practice and build confidence in child-led, nature-rich learning. The ideal foundation before progressing to Nature Practitioner Levels 2 and 3.
Mini Courses (Instant Certificate)
These are ideal if you want quick, meaningful professional development without the commitment of a full course. And when you complete a mini course, you’ll receive your instant certificate straight away, perfect for CPD records, Ofsted evidence, and your professional portfolio.
Each mini course includes:
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Practical examples and real‑world strategies
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A downloadable instant certificate
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Lifetime access inside the app
Great for topping up your CPD, refreshing your practice, or exploring new ideas in a manageable, supportive way.
Pre-recorded Webinars
Each webinar includes:
45–90 minutes of in‑depth training
Real examples, case studies, and reflective prompts
Downloadable notes or slides (where available)
Unlimited replay access
Perfect if you enjoy learning through longer, more immersive sessions but still
want the flexibility to watch in your own time.
PDA Early years webinar
