Outdoor Learning in Schools
Changing culture from indoors to outdoors
We offer a range of services to support mainstream schools and educational organisations to embrace
a culture where being outdoors happens every day.
"Our involvement with Mike and the Out To Learn team has transformed our approach to outdoor learning and has seen a very natural evolution of the way in which we plan and deliver outdoor activities for our children.
Mike and the team have very quickly become valuable members of our school family and I have been so pleased with the way in which we are able to work so collaboratively.
The children love Mike and are always enthusiastic to be involved with his sessions. We are all really excited about where this will lead and can already see the positive outcomes that this work has had on the whole school's well-being and mindfulness."
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Aligns with your
school’s priorities
to focus on the child,
their attendance and
positive mental health.
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Connects outdoor
activities with
academic subjects,
making learning relevant
and engaging.
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Fosters social
and personal
growth, self-esteem,
problem solving and
collaboration.
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Instils environmental
responsibility and
nurtures informed and
active citizens.
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Develops resilience,
leadership and
the confidence to
overcome challenges.
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“Through their own efforts, the children have taken ownership of the project, having personally dug holes, measured and cut timber, and constructed the necessary infrastructure. This sense of ownership fuels their genuine participation in its growth.”
As outdoor education consultants, our primary focus lies in sustainability and fostering a genuine connection with nature. Our mission is to instil a deep care for our planet by helping schools seamlessly integrate outdoor education into their daily routines, all while alleviating any additional burden on staff.
We initiate the process with a thorough site survey to identify outdoor education opportunities. We’ve successfully assisted schools in establishing sheltered ‘base camp’ areas and designated spaces for cultivating fruits and vegetables, with students actively engaged in the responsibilities.
Students actively participate in a range of activities, including woodworking, gardening, and cooking, which equips them with essential life skills. In addition, we provide instruction on the safe use of fire and tools to further enhance their connection with nature and cultural heritage.
If you’re eager to transform your school’s outdoor space into a nature-centred educational environment, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will tailor a plan that aligns with your educational goals while minimising the workload for your staff. Together, let’s nurture a sustainable future and instil a genuine love for our planet. Contact us today to embark on this exciting journey.
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Fresh #organic #schoolgrown soup with #beets and #garlic from the polytunnel. The whole school was able to taste the food which the children have grown from seeds and eventually cooked on an open fire (not to mention the salad and fruit they pick and eat every week). An important life skill learned through fun, nurture and a weekly installment of silly songs! #outdoorlearning #bushcraft #forestschool #hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #buckinghamshire #natureinschools
![Fresh #organic #schoolgrown soup with #beets and #garlic from the polytunnel. The whole school was able to taste the food which the children have grown from seeds and eventually cooked on an open fire (not to mention the salad and fruit they pick and eat every week). An important life skill learned through fun, nurture and a weekly installment of silly songs! #outdoorlearning #bushcraft #forestschool #hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #buckinghamshire #natureinschools](https://b3339621.smushcdn.com/3339621/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Fresh #organic #schoolgrown soup with #beets and #garlic from the polytunnel. The whole school was able to taste the food which the children have grown from seeds and eventually cooked on an open fire (not to mention the salad and fruit they pick and eat every week). An important life skill learned through fun, nurture and a weekly installment of silly songs! #outdoorlearning #bushcraft #forestschool #hertfordshire #Bedfordshire #buckinghamshire #natureinschools
The sun setting on a beautiful and busy week of outdoor goodness #outdoorlearning #schooltrips #kindsinnature #alternativeprovision
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The sun setting on a beautiful and busy week of outdoor goodness #outdoorlearning #schooltrips #kindsinnature #alternativeprovision
Amidst the turmoil of life; a night in a sleeping bag by the fire under the stars; being awoken by the grunting and barking of wild deer close by after melting into the dawn chorus an hour before. Then a cool swim in the early morning sunny warmth while admiring the geological beauty of the landscape and contemplating our place within it... helps me to retain perspective on what this project is about and why we do it. Feeling blessed #wildswim #natureconnection #ridgeway #peaceinnature #perspective #outdoorlearning #bushcraft #childreninnature #outdooreducation
![Amidst the turmoil of life; a night in a sleeping bag by the fire under the stars; being awoken by the grunting and barking of wild deer close by after melting into the dawn chorus an hour before. Then a cool swim in the early morning sunny warmth while admiring the geological beauty of the landscape and contemplating our place within it... helps me to retain perspective on what this project is about and why we do it. Feeling blessed #wildswim #natureconnection #ridgeway #peaceinnature #perspective #outdoorlearning #bushcraft #childreninnature #outdooreducation](https://b3339621.smushcdn.com/3339621/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Amidst the turmoil of life; a night in a sleeping bag by the fire under the stars; being awoken by the grunting and barking of wild deer close by after melting into the dawn chorus an hour before. Then a cool swim in the early morning sunny warmth while admiring the geological beauty of the landscape and contemplating our place within it... helps me to retain perspective on what this project is about and why we do it. Feeling blessed #wildswim #natureconnection #ridgeway #peaceinnature #perspective #outdoorlearning #bushcraft #childreninnature #outdooreducation
Using trays of water rather than a spirit level to teach the children how we find horizontal level. It was beautiful to watch how much sense this made to them and how creatively they engaged with it using fingers and sticks to compare the depth of the water. They also used different levers and fulcrums intuitively so that they could easily lift the heavy structure at various points. #appliedscience #appliedmathematics #outdoorclassroom #outdoorlearning #alternativeprovision #ofstedregistered #pond #natureconnection #natureinschools
![Using trays of water rather than a spirit level to teach the children how we find horizontal level. It was beautiful to watch how much sense this made to them and how creatively they engaged with it using fingers and sticks to compare the depth of the water. They also used different levers and fulcrums intuitively so that they could easily lift the heavy structure at various points. #appliedscience #appliedmathematics #outdoorclassroom #outdoorlearning #alternativeprovision #ofstedregistered #pond #natureconnection #natureinschools](https://b3339621.smushcdn.com/3339621/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Using trays of water rather than a spirit level to teach the children how we find horizontal level. It was beautiful to watch how much sense this made to them and how creatively they engaged with it using fingers and sticks to compare the depth of the water. They also used different levers and fulcrums intuitively so that they could easily lift the heavy structure at various points. #appliedscience #appliedmathematics #outdoorclassroom #outdoorlearning #alternativeprovision #ofstedregistered #pond #natureconnection #natureinschools
Tarp set up really well by the kids this morning at #colneyheathschool - we`re enjoying time around the fire together with singing, talking nature and science and generally getting stuck in. At Out to Learn we bring meaningful outdoor experiences to children both in and out of school supporting their confidence, emotional development and fostering a connection with nature. #outdooreducation #foreststschool #bushcraft #appliedscience #adhd #dyslexia #autism #neurodiversity
![Tarp set up really well by the kids this morning at #colneyheathschool - we're enjoying time around the fire together with singing, talking nature and science and generally getting stuck in. At Out to Learn we bring meaningful outdoor experiences to children both in and out of school supporting their confidence, emotional development and fostering a connection with nature. #outdooreducation #foreststschool #bushcraft #appliedscience #adhd #dyslexia #autism #neurodiversity](https://b3339621.smushcdn.com/3339621/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Tarp set up really well by the kids this morning at #colneyheathschool - we`re enjoying time around the fire together with singing, talking nature and science and generally getting stuck in. At Out to Learn we bring meaningful outdoor experiences to children both in and out of school supporting their confidence, emotional development and fostering a connection with nature. #outdooreducation #foreststschool #bushcraft #appliedscience #adhd #dyslexia #autism #neurodiversity
How wonderful to be involved in playing music again after such a long time. Four part harmonies, mandolin and fiddle... pretty much my dream band! First gig after two rehersals and we decided to call ourselves Chiltern Echos ๐ hoping to find a budding sound engineer to join us next. Lovely way to spend the day at #cheshamcarnival
![How wonderful to be involved in playing music again after such a long time. Four part harmonies, mandolin and fiddle... pretty much my dream band! First gig after two rehersals and we decided to call ourselves Chiltern Echos :) hoping to find a budding sound engineer to join us next. Lovely way to spend the day at #cheshamcarnival](https://b3339621.smushcdn.com/3339621/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
How wonderful to be involved in playing music again after such a long time. Four part harmonies, mandolin and fiddle... pretty much my dream band! First gig after two rehersals and we decided to call ourselves Chiltern Echos ๐ hoping to find a budding sound engineer to join us next. Lovely way to spend the day at #cheshamcarnival
For a couple of weeks during the summer, something magical happens in the Coombe. People gather to create and share music, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature. @abovebelowfestival is an intimate, safe, and meaningful festival brought about by an impressive team of local people dedicated to realising a dream - and what a superb job they do of it. @outtolearn sessions take place elsewhere on the site during the festival build and breakdown, but we are there in spirit. Huge appreciation for what you`ve created, massive respect ๐
![For a couple of weeks during the summer, something magical happens in the Coombe. People gather to create and share music, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature. @abovebelowfestival is an intimate, safe, and meaningful festival brought about by an impressive team of local people dedicated to realising a dream - and what a superb job they do of it. @outtolearn sessions take place elsewhere on the site during the festival build and breakdown, but we are there in spirit. Huge appreciation for what you've created, massive respect ๐](https://b3339621.smushcdn.com/3339621/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
For a couple of weeks during the summer, something magical happens in the Coombe. People gather to create and share music, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature. @abovebelowfestival is an intimate, safe, and meaningful festival brought about by an impressive team of local people dedicated to realising a dream - and what a superb job they do of it. @outtolearn sessions take place elsewhere on the site during the festival build and breakdown, but we are there in spirit. Huge appreciation for what you`ve created, massive respect ๐
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