Complete our course and lead your nursery in creating sustainable impact and nurturing young minds to care for the planet.
Launched in 2021, the aim of this course is to explore how to introduce the principles of sustainability through teaching and learning, process and practice, enabling staff to become Green Champions in Early Years settings.
Course studentThe 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.
The course has six modules and is delivered every two weeks in four-hour interactive online sessions via Zoom. It is accessible to Early Years professionals working anywhere.
Course length: 6 modules taught over 12 weeks made up of 4-hour sessions per fortnight
2024 Dates:
Cohort 1: 5th April running until 14th June
Cohort 2: 6th September running until 15th November
(Dates may be subject to change.)
Timings: Fortnightly on Friday mornings from 9am until 1pm
You must be currently working in an Early Years setting.
Course participants must have access to a laptop or tablet.
Listen to Rebecca talk about the benefits of enrolling on the course for her nursery.
£550 (£100 deposit due upon enrolment and remaining £450 due two weeks before start of course)
Please note we do not charge VAT
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.
Course studentThe 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.
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
Advocacy – Inspire the next generation of eco-champions and encourage a higher level or responsibility for our planet
Course studentThe course was amazing in developing my confidence around sustainability, as well as looking at all the different areas it entails.
Please get in touch with any questions or queries you may have at green@leyf.org.uk or on 020 7834 8679.
Please ensure you have read the course guide before completing the application form below. We will be in touch shortly to confirm your place on the course.
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.
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