LOCAL SCHOOLS
Working with local schools to give learners in Devon the chance to take part in inspiring woodland sessions
six week block
Schools can sign up to a series of half day sessions for five weeks, with a final day at Exmouth Forest School. This is a great way for pupils and staff to get a sense and understanding of the Forest School ethos.
regular sessions
We can also provide half day sessions for the whole academic year, providing 3-6 sessions per class.
£150 per half day, or £250 per full day when booking for a period of six weeks or more.
£165 per half day, £250 per full day when booking to visit one of our woodland sites for the day.
£165 per half day, £270 per full day if you’d like us to deliver Forest School as a one off from your own setting.
£80 per half day, £150 per full day of any of the above outreach sessions
Facilitating Forest School and Outdoor Learning for your School
Since 2012, our Outreach team have been busy running Forest School sessions within Devon schools. Accommodating one-off sessions in our woodland sites, or bringing forest school to your own setting with year-round provision, we can create a package to suit your needs. We also offer small group sessions focussing on targeted learners and children who may need a little respite from the demand of the classroom.
The Forest School experience
An insight into forest school: building dens, creativity, teamwork, exploring the woodland, games, campfires and child-led fun.
Team building day (with links to the curriculum if required)
Develop a sense of achievement within a team, bring attendees closer through activities that engage groups, encourage cooperation and a shared sense of fun through challenge.
Bushcraft survival day
For smaller groups who would like to develop more advanced skills: tool work, camp craft, fire lighting and survival skills, utilising the outdoors.
The Forest School experience
An insight into forest school: building dens, creativity, teamwork, exploring the woodland, games, campfires and child-led fun.
Team building day (with links to the curriculum if required)
Develop a sense of achievement within a team, bring attendees closer through activities that engage groups, encourage cooperation and a shared sense of fun through challenge.
Bushcraft survival day
For smaller groups who would like to develop more advanced skills: tool work, camp craft, fire lighting and survival skills, utilising the outdoors.
Themed days for younger groups
Focusing on favourite themes and linking this to fun creative activities. Stickman, The Gruffalo, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and more. Crafts, treasure-hunts and discovery.
The above sessions are priced at £150 for a half day (9.30am-12.30pm) or £250 for a full day (9.30-3pm). Prices subject to VAT.
These are just some examples. For more information and to discuss your requirements please fill in the form at the bottom of the page or email us on [email protected] and we can talk through options and themes.
We promise schools…
- To provide a fun, engaging and social environment for children to build relationships with their peers
- To provide age-appropriate sessions linked to the national curriculum to engage the children and teachers with the outdoors
- To always provide a fun, engaging and social environment for children to build relationships with their peers
- That all staff are suitable, highly skilled and passionate with a broad range of specialist qualifications and experience
Our vision for schools is to provide…
- Opportunity for all schools to have access to outdoor education within their curriculum and opportunities to learn in outdoor spaces. We work with a range of schools to create this opportunity
- Alternative education for all students. We understand that students learn differently. That’s why we create bespoke sessions that are inclusive of students who may not thrive within a classroom setting
- Long term relationships for all teachers. We establish a relationship with students and teachers within the schools we work with, to support their ongoing development and offer advice and outdoor education consultancy.
What Schools Are Saying
“As a school we eagerly embarked on our Forest School journey under the excellent guidance and support of Melinda three years ago
We ensure that every year group gets to experience all that the well-tailored sessions have to offer. Melinda liaises closely with the teaching staff to ensure that the activities planned meet the needs of each unique class and if she can in any way link the activities to their current topic. The children are always excited when it’s their turn and we love the continuity from repeating our annual programme. This means that all the children get to develop their skills and learn new ones to add to their life skills repertoire. The block sessions that culminate in the whole day trip are a fantastic way of developing our children to be resilient, to take risks, to work as a team and to most of all go out of their comfort zone. Our Year 6 children regularly mention their memories of forest school during their leaver’s speeches.
Clyst St Mary Primary
“The Exeter Outdoors (now TOG) staff were superb – incredibly knowledgeable, very approachable, and able to strike up a rapport with my group instantly
The other immediately obvious characteristic about the Exeter Outdoors (now TOG) staff was their passion for the outdoors, together with their desire to share this passion through passing on their knowledge and skills.
St James School
“Our children are loving Exmouth Forest School, so much so that we have signed up for the whole year!
We have a very productive, active and fun afternoon session on a weekly basis. The children are encouraged to explore the woodland and they cooperate with each other to complete various activities and challenges.
Littleham Primary School
“The team at Exeter Outdoors (now The Outdoors Group) have played a crucial part in the development of outdoor learning at Blundell’s Prep
Their support and guidance has enabled us to create an exciting programme for our children to fully explore the outdoors, and they have also been on hand to offer insight and training for all of our staff. In short, they have been fantastic!
Andy Southgate
Headteacher Blundells Prep School
“We wanted to say a massive thank you for our fantastic trip
The children all thoroughly enjoyed themselves outside in the fresh air, gaining confidence and getting dirty! The activities that you delivered were pitched to their level and we saw some different sides to some children that we would never have seen in the classroom which was great to spot. Our children bloomed in the outdoors environment.
Willand School, Cullompton
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