A New GCSE-Equivalent Qualification Rooted in Nature

Level 2 Award in Nature Connection & Wellbeing (Adults)

We’re super proud to share some exciting news — Rewilding Youth has officially launched its Level 2 Award in Nature Connection & Wellbeing (Adults), a GCSE-equivalent qualification and the first of its kind in the UK.

This brand-new course offers adults the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification through practical, nature-based learning, while also supporting personal wellbeing, confidence and connection to the natural world 

What is the Level 2 Award in Nature Connection & Wellbeing?

Regulated through Open Awards and equivalent to a GCSE, this Level 2 Award provides a structured pathway to explore how nature connection supports mental health, wellbeing and positive environmental behaviours.

Unlike traditional classroom-based learning, this course is portfolio-based (no exams!) and focuses on reflection, creativity and real-world experience — all grounded in evidence-based research around wellbeing, mindfulness and nature connection.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for adults aged 18+ and is ideal if you:

• Work with children or young people outdoors
• Are a youth worker, teacher, teaching assistant, nursery worker or childminder
• Support wellbeing or community work
• Are interested in green careers or sustainability
• Or simply want to deepen your own relationship with nature 

You don’t need to be working with young people to take part — parents, students and anyone curious about the power of nature connection are very welcome

What will you gain?

By completing the course, learners will gain:

• A nationally recognised GCSE-equivalent qualification
• Tools to support mental health, resilience and wellbeing
•  A deeper personal connection to nature
• Confidence in environmental awareness and behaviour change
• Insight into green jobs and sustainability-focused careers

Research shows that nature connection can reduce anxiety, improve mood and increase motivation to care for the environment — and this qualification finally gives that learning the recognition it deserves.

How is the course delivered?

• 16-week course
• Online learning platform (accessible anytime)
• 1 online induction session
• 8 live online sessions (2 per unit)
• 4 one-to-one online tutorials
• 4 in-person activity days at the Rewilding Youth space
• Creative, portfolio-based assessment (no exams!)

Key details

• Start date: 16 March
• Cost: £595 (payable on enrolment)
• Location: Online learning + outdoor activity days
• Qualification: Level 2 Award (GCSE-equivalent)

If you’d like to learn more, enrol, or share this opportunity with your networks, you can:

Email:Hello@rewildingyouth.co.uk

Visit:www.rewildingyouth.co.uk

We’d love your help spreading the word — please feel free to share the flyer and brochure with colleagues, partners and anyone who might benefit from reconnecting with nature through learning