In November I taught trainee teachers the LDBS SCITT and lectured their trainees on the benefits of Outdoor Education. We talked about the power of the outdoors on children’s mental health and physical well -being. The students explored creative planning strategies for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. I took them outside into the local park for some forest school games and too explore how easy it is to get children outside. We talked about risk assessments and how to link outdoor education to the National Curriculum. The students and staff gave me really positive feedback and I look forward to running another session with the students next year.