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“Often we have the mainstream training and I kind of think
‘oh that's a nice idea but my children can't do that’. So I
went along but it was a session where you blindfolded the
children then they had to walk and I thought I couldn't do
that with my children...I was trying to think what activities
what new ideas for outdoor learning can I take from this
and to be honest, I couldn't use them because there were
rocks as well, like my children throw things, I can't give them
rocks ...so I came away sadly, I came away from that
session with no new ideas at all.”

Teachers want to be able to attend CCSE training that is practical, provides resources and
improves their knowledge of climate change, sustainable practice and outdoor education.
Teachers also want CCSE training to facilitate collaboration with ALN settings to share
experiences and resources used. Whilst Eco-Schools currently provides an annual online
meeting for ALN teachers, presenters are typically teachers of secondary-age learners,
leaving primary-age teachers feeling excluded. Therefore, CCSE training needs to provide

examples of CCSE provision at all ages and stages, creating a more inclusive environment
for teachers.

3.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAFF TRAINING

Facilitate the creation of concise, inclusive training: Ensure CCSE training for teachers
and TAs in ALN settings is available. Training should build up-to-date climate change and
sustainability knowledge and provide practical teaching strategies and accessible
resources.
Practical resources & collaboration with other ALN settings: Embed hands-on
development of adaptable, ready-to-use activities and foster networks for sharing ideas
and best practice across ALN settings.
Contextualised, cross-curricular delivery: Tailor training to meet all ALN learner levels
demonstrating how to adapt CCSE for communication and cognitive needs and integrate
learning across Areas of Learning Experience (AoLEs).
Examples from across the age range: Ensure that training includes examples of CCSE
provision for pre-progression step and routes-for-learning as well as learners of higher
ability.

These recommendations address the current shortcomings in CCSE training for ALN
settings by ensuring that all teachers and TAs receive efficient, practical, and
collaborative training that is tailored to their time constraints and their learners’
needs. This will boost confidence to teach CCSE, enhancing resource availability, and
improving learner engagement in the delivery of the Curriculum for Wales.

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