Outdoor Learning

Outdoor learning

We offer a wide range of learning opportunities for young people in the great outdoors.

Woodland Explorer Program

Our very popular Woodland Explorer Program is about getting young people to engage with the natural environment and to learn new skills outside the classroom with practical hands-on activities.

The program is aimed at young people aged between 8 to 13 years old.

The award is divided into three levels Bronze, Silver, and Gold. There are 12 main Key Skill Areas, which are then subdivided into activities of different skill levels. Designed to run on a weekly bases during term time either on your site or on ours. All activities can be linked to the National Curriculum.

The groups sizes are small to enable maximum interaction and participation. The participants work through the award at their own pace starting with the Bronze level, As they progress through the award the activities will become more challenging.

Level 2 Bushcraft Skills Award

We are an Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) approved center, authorized to deliver the Level 2 Bushcraft Skills Award, specifically designed for young people aged 14 to 18. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of bushcraft topics, including shelter building, fire craft, health and safety, tool use, water sourcing, woodland ecology, navigation, and natural cordage making.

Spanning several terms, the course offers a minimum of 80 hours of guided learning, led by highly qualified instructors. Participants will document their journey in a personal logbook to track progress and skill development. Upon completion, learners will undergo a portfolio-based independent assessment aligned with RQF Level 2 / SCQF Level 5, leading to certification by the IOL Awards Centre.

Learning outside the classroom gives children the contact with the natural world and offers them experiences that are unique to the outdoors, such as direct contact with the weather and seasons.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum 2008