Guardians of the Planet Educational Retreat
£1,500.00 ex. VAT
When: Tuesday 28 – Friday 31st October 2025
Where: Oak Tree Inn Balmaha, Glasgow, G63 0JQ
Nurturing Children’s Connection to Nature through Play, Purpose and Pedagogy Join us for a transformational four day retreat where educators, leaders, and changemakers come together to share, reflect, and reimagine the way we nurture children’s connection to the natural world.
This isn’t just any training — it’s a rare opportunity to dive deep into nature pedagogy, surrounded by like-minded professionals, passionate about shaping a better future. Each session is purpose driven for anyone who is ready to put nature at the heart of learning.
Every child is unique, filled with potential — and deeply connected to the natural world. These connections aren’t just emotional; they’re biological, woven into our very DNA.
From simple acts like bringing greenery into our settings, to empowering children to recycle, repurpose, and care for their world — this session explores how we can ignite a lifelong love of nature in the next generation.
• Learn how to foster environmental awareness through meaningful play
• Discover nature pedagogy that goes beyond “outdoor time”
• Co-create a sustainable future for our children — and the planet
In an age of climate crisis, raising Guardians of the Planet isn’t just meaningful — it’s essential. Join us and be part of the movement to inspire change through early years education.
Our retreats combine various forms of learning—teaching sessions, hands-on activities, nature walks, group discussions— allowing participants to absorb knowledge in a multi-faceted way. Being surrounded by passionate individuals, knowledgeable speakers, and a fresh environment will provide a significant boost to your enthusiasm and motivation to learn. Balanced Approach to Learning the combination of structured learning, free time, shared reflections and experiential activities offers a balanced way to absorb information while also maintaining mental clarity and energy.
Please note that places are limited, we only have space for 15 delegates to attend. The cost is £1,500 per person, plus vat. This will include 3 nights luxury accommodation (own room), bed, breakfast, lunches and dinners. You will leave this course with a ‘tool box’ fit for any learning situation. You will be a much more informed Early Years Professional, as well as having a broad range of new knowledge, skills and engagement techniques.
Each delegate will leave with a range of power You will leave this course with a ‘tool box’ fit for any learning situation. You will be a much more informed Early Years Professional, as well as having a broad range of new knowledge, skills and engagement techniques. points, learning stories, workshop prompt cards, research papers, articles, environment and resource photo cards, learning and teaching postcards and a reading list.
These can then be used to cascade to whole staff teams or to deliver training.
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