Complete our course and lead your nursery in creating sustainable impact.
The aim of this course is to explore how to introduce the principles of sustainability through pedagogy, process and practice, enabling staff to become Green Champions in Early Years settings.
Delivered in six sessions, every two weeks, the course will explore each of the learning outcomes listed below in detail.
The course content was varied and the leaders were outstanding. The quality of teaching was brilliant, due to the knowledgeable and approachable nature of the educators.Course student
Impact – Your expertise in sustainability will raise the next generation of responsible global citizens
Influence – Generate new ideas for activities to stimulate and nurture young minds
Ambition – Improve your career capital and add value to your nursery as a sustainable lead
Leadership – Create future opportunities within your nursery around the pillars of sustainability – social, economic and environmental
Society – Increase your social impact in your community to improve outcomes for all
Resource – Building a sustainable nursery will save you money, while educating a new generation
Listen to Rebecca talk about the benefits of enrolling on the course for her nursery.
Timing: Six modules presented every two weeks
Location: Delivered online via video conferencing
Course materials: Included and sent in advance of the course start date
Course duration: 12 weeks
Cost: £550 (£100 deposit due upon enrolment and remaining £450 due two weeks before start of course)
Entry requirements: You must be currently working in Early Years
Module 1 – Build a holistic sustainability approach through the pedagogy, policies and provision of the setting.
Module 2 – Understand how sustainable practice can impact the Early Years sector.
Module 3 – Be able to identify how you can apply the principles of reuse, recycle and repair.
Module 4 – Develop routine procedures for sustainability in Early Years practice, with particular reference to how we can decrease food waste and consumption of materials and resources.
Module 5 – Be able to teach respect and responsibility in relation to sustainability.
Module 6 – Develop a reflective approach towards placing sustainability at the heart of policy and practice.
The course was very informative and I had gained a lot of knowledge around sustainability in Early Years that I didn’t really think of or know before. It’s taught me the importance of sustainability and how we can embed this with children.Course student
Cohort 3 – 30th September – 9th December 2022 9am to 1pm (Fridays, fortnightly) – FULL
Cohort 1 – 27th January – 14th April
Cohort 2 – 19th May – 11th August
Cohort 3 – 15th September – 8th December
(Dates may be subject to change.)
The course was amazing in developing my confidence around sustainability, as well as looking at all the different areas it entails.Course student
Complete the enrolment form and we will be in touch to take payment and confirm your attendance on the course.
If you are looking at running this course through your own training academy, please get in touch with green@leyf.org.uk for a follow-up discussion.
At LEYF, we are changing how we do business as well as teaching the children to care for the planet.
Our unique seven-strand Pedagogy is interwoven into everything we do, to give all children wonderful learning experiences every day.
LEYF Training Academy is the first of its kind: a world-class academy of Early Years training and research.
