For headteachers and school leaders
Outdoor learning for your whole school.
Prepared lessons every teacher can lead on your own grounds, with guidance for staff new to teaching outside.
Free for teachers. No child accounts.
What your school gets
Prepared lessons
Objectives, background notes, materials and a lesson preview.
Help while teaching
Pictures, spoken prompts and printable resources.
Safety guidance
Practical points to review for your site, conditions and children.
Records and curriculum links
Minutes outside by class and term, plus curriculum links.
Questions heads ask
- Can teachers lead without nature training?
- Teachers can prepare with the lesson preview and background notes, then use the pictures and prompts outside.
- How much preparation is needed?
- The resources are prepared. Teachers check the lesson, materials and safety guidance for their class and site.
- Will it fit our timetable?
- Choose by lesson duration and use your own grounds. A regular slot helps teachers plan ahead.
- What can we share with governors and parents?
- Minutes outside by class and term, and the curriculum links printed on each lesson.
Climate Action Plan
Put your school grounds at the heart of your Climate Action Plan.
Nature Class combines biodiversity improvements, pupil monitoring and ready-to-lead outdoor learning into one practical school programme. We can also help eligible schools make use of National Education Nature Park funding.
Climate change adaptation on GOV.UKFunding
Up to £5,000 for your grounds.
Schools in England selected by the Department for Education can apply through the National Education Nature Park for grounds improvements. We help plan and deliver the project, alongside free Nature Class lessons.
Why teach outside?
Classroom engagement
A study of two classes found better engagement after lessons in nature. Read the study
Different ways to participate
Children can observe, move, make and discuss what they find.
Learning from real things
Study plants and habitats on your grounds, then return to see what changes.
Use the grounds you have
Start with a tree, planter or patch of vegetation. Choose lessons that suit your space. Use children’s observations to decide what to care for or improve.
Safety and supervision
Teachers review the activity guidance alongside the school’s own site assessment, supervision arrangements and children’s needs.
For schools in England
Grounds projects can support biodiversity and education in your climate action plan. DfE guidance
For Ofsted, explain what children learn and how they participate. Nature Class does not provide an inspection rating or endorsement. Ofsted framework
Cost and getting started
Nature Class is free for teachers. Check each lesson’s materials before you start.
For support across your school, tell us about your teachers, timetable and grounds.