Join us on the River Severn for a one‑day Leading Learning Outdoors CPD using a supported canoe journey on the River Severn, starting from Preston Montford.
This is not a canoe skills course. Boats are the medium, not the message. The focus is on:
- leading learning beyond the classroom
- professional judgement and decision making
- managing uncertainty, challenge and inclusion
- embedding reflection into real experiences
Through a carefully structured river journey, participants experience how adventure learning works in practice – and how it can be transferred directly into school trips, outdoor lessons, fieldwork and enrichment days.
And to be frank: it’s also just a great day to paddle the Severn, just before half term.
No previous paddling experience required. This free event welcomes primary and secondary teachers, year heads, subject leads, PE teachers, or any staff who are involved with outdoor learning. Places are limited to keep the experience small, supported and reflective.
Comments from previous CPD participants:
“I valued the reflection and professional discussions.”
“Integrating uncertainty into outdoor learning and making use of teachable moments are concepts I can take back to school.”
“+Adventure focuses on the hidden curriculum skills and an individualised approach.”
Example Timetable
Approximate Timings
09.30 - 10.00 Arrive and transfer to Montford Bridge launch
10.00 – 10.30 Welcome and framing the CPD
10.30 - 11.45 On-water session 1: leadership, supervision and presence
11.45 - 12.45 On-water session 2: challenge, risk and learning design
12.45 - 13.30 Picnic lunch and professional reflection
13.30 – 14.30 On-water session 3: inclusion, adaptation and real-world constraints
14.30 – 15.00 Journey back and closing reflection
15.30 Depart
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Picnic Lunch
Before You Attend
Please bring comfortable, waterproof outdoor clothing (we can lend you kit if needed)
Opportunities to attend this course
This course is not currently available to book. Dates will follow soon.
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