Engage Young Minds

Our accreditation is a child-led, schema-informed, and nature-rooted programme that empowers educators to create magical, meaningful, and inclusive learning experiences.”

The Playful Wild Movement

It’s more than a certificate—it’s a movement that empowers educators to trust play, honour children’s voices, and discover the curriculum already alive in the wild.

Expert Guidance

Receive support from experienced educators. Your reflective journal will be reviewed and assessed by our team before you receive your certificate, ensuring your learning is both meaningful and applied.

About the Accreditation

You will work through 6 carefully designed modules that guide you step by step into schema-informed, nature-rooted practice. Alongside the modules, you’ll complete a reflective journal—a powerful tool that helps you take a deep look at: How schemas show up in your everyday practice How your outdoor provision is set up to support schemas in a safe, embedded way How your observations and planning connect to child-led learning

Meet the Wild Ones!

Founded by forest‑school leaders and childminders Jodie Poole and Rachel Lawrence in 2017, we design eco‑friendly, low‑supply nature‑study packs, run outdoor sessions and accredited training, and publish children’s books and resources that celebrate seasonal rhythms, sensory play and emotional wellbeing. We support childminders, home educators and teachers with practical, inclusive tools and a monthly membership so you can rewild education — one muddy moment at a time.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 57 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1 - Foundations of Wild Pedagogy

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      Opening Poem

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      Welcome

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      What is Wild Pedagogy

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      PHILOSOPHY OF WILD PEDAGOGY

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      The Origins of Schema Play Theory

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      Schema-Informed Practice

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      Where Schemas Lead

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      The Levels of Schemas

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      Nature Rooted Practice

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      Story-Rich Practice

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      Respectful & Observational Practice

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      Respectful & Observational Practice - Real Life Example

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      Quiz

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      Reflective Journal - Module 1

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      The Role of the Adult - Printable

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      Nature Journal

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      Nature Journal

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    Module 2 - Schemas in the Wild

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      Introduction to Schemas

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      Spotting Schemas in Nature

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      Planning Schemas in Nature

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      Planning schemas in Nature -Printable

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      Schema Mapping

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      Schema Guides and mapping

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      Observation & Reflection

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      Beyond Single Schemas

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      Quiz

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      Module 2 Reflective Journal

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      Printables

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    Module 3: Sensory Play & Emotional Regulation Outdoors

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      Neuroscience of sensory play

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      Why Nature Helps Children with Sensory Processing Differences

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      Quiz

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      Module 3 Reflective Journal

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      Printables

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    Module 4 - Planning Through Seasons & Story

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      Seasonal rhythm as a natural curriculum

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      Responsive Planning

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      Seasonal Mapping

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      Storytelling as a curriculum

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      Quiz

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      Module 4 Reflective Journal

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      Season Mapping

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      Seasonal Mapping

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      Printables

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    Module 5: Observation & Documentation

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      Observation & Documentation in Practice

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      Documenting with Respect: Practical Examples

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      Quiz

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      Module 5 Reflective Journal

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    Module 6: Risk, Resilience & Regulation

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      Supporting Courage, Confidence, and Emotional Growth Through Nature-Based Play

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      Risky Play in Nature

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      Risk aware practice

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      Research into Risky Play

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      Trauma Informed Practice

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      Quiz

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      Module 6 Reflective Practice

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    Out Takes and Thank you

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      Out Take Video

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      Thank you

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      Rainy Puddle Pictures

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      Accreditation Reflection & Feedback Form

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