Forest School has the aim to connect children to their local environment, to provide a natural space for them to play, discover, explore and learn. Setting children up to succeed is core.
We now have 5 sites across Devon; Exmouth, Okehampton and Tiverton and two in Exeter
We offer two different clubs providing outdoor fun and activities for toddlers and parents at all our Forest Schools.Every session is different and might include games, free play, stories and songs.
A unique outdoor pre-school for ages 3-5, set within beautiful woodland, just minutes from Exeter. Set within beautiful woodlands, with access to a neighbouring stream and field.
Fantastic and fun alternative education provision for Home Educating families in Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton and Okehampton, Devon.
A special school for ASD and SEMH learners. Providing a curriculum that is heavily based on social and emotional development and operates almost completely outdoors. Opening in 2019.
Would you like your students to experience learning outside the box? We have a range of options for you to consider, some linked to the curriculum, and others based on the Forest School philosophy. Whatever you want your pupils to experience, we can provide a great setting with experienced staff to make this happen. We also offer a range of training options for teachers.
Our team of tutors offer specialist outdoor learning programmes to support students’ social and emotional development. For pupils struggling in a classroom setting or having problems engaging at school, Forest School sessions can boost confidence, build resilience, help them develop coping strategies and improve mental health.
We run sessions across all age groups focusing on learning through exploration and discovery in the outdoors. Find out more about the opportunities we offer school groups, including themed days for younger pupils and bushcraft survival days for older children. We can also create a programme of regular sessions and help you set up your own on site Forest School.
The Outdoors Group offer various options from consultancy, CPD workshops and intervention services for children with ASD and SEMH.
We run a range of accredited training courses by qualified practitioners to help you develop Forest School and outdoor skills for teaching groups.
If you can’t find the information you need in the links above, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Schools team to discuss your idea or requirements. We pride ourselves on tailoring our courses to schools and individual students and are always interested in hearing from you.