Out to Play CPD Workshop

 “I hadn’t realised the power of imagination within outdoor learning. Really informative session, lots of ideas to start with. Thank you.” Irene Boyle, Corpus Christi Primary

The Out to Play project develops and promotes the role of Drama, Storytelling and Creativity within Outdoor Learning and Learning for Sustainability.

Since 2015, Eco Drama has delivered in-depth residencies in 71 schools and nurseries in Glasgow and CPD with hundreds of settings across Scotland, working with almost 8,000 children and young people and 2,000 teachers, early years practitioners and educators to date.

As part of the wider project, an experienced Out to Play Drama Artist can deliver a 2 hour practical in-person CPD workshop to schools across Glasgow, the central belt and Scotland. This CPD is open to primary school teachers, support for learning workers, out of school care providers or any educator working with the 5-11 age group.

The CPD session is delivered outdoors in the school playground for 20-25 staff members and shares best practice from the Out to Play project, offering practical ideas and creative learning techniques on embedding drama, storytelling and creativity within outdoor learning.

During the 2 hour CPD, which is most often delivered as a twilight or in-service day session, teachers explore how to integrate outdoor learning into the school curriculum, how to bring playground spaces to life and how to utilise creative learning methods such as drama, storytelling, song and movement in order to engage learners with the natural environment. Sessions are tailored to the unique environment of each school playground or setting.

Participating teachers also leave with their very own Out to Play Outdoor Learning Resource Pack. Read some teacher testimonials below.

Out to Play Primary School CPD Webinar:

Following the success of our Early Years CPD webinars, we are delighted to now also offer online CPD training for primary school teachers and staff.

Led by a professional Drama Artist and members of the Eco Drama team, our interactive 2-hour webinar includes techniques and toolkit activity ideas for arts-based outdoor learning, inspiration and guidance on using storytelling and drama with your class, group activities, discussions and opportunities for questions. The session takes place on Microsoft Teams.

Out to Play CPD sessions taking place in February 2024 are available to book now:

To book an in-person, whole school CPD session for your setting, please fill out our CPD enquiry form.

To book a place on our primary school CPD webinar taking place on Thursday 22nd February 2024, please follow this link.

Alternatively, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We also deliver an Early Years Out to Play CPD workshop, and can tailor a CPD session for additional support needs staff, as well as educators in non-school settings such as out of school care settings.