SCHOOLS

OUR BEING OUTDOORS MISSION

BUILD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT PERSONAL GROWTH, DEVELOPING A CONNECTION IN NATURE
AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES


At BEING Outdoors CIC we believe that giving young people time and space in an outdoor setting is key to building the skills needed for long-term well-being and personal development.

therapeutic forest approved practitioner

Our experienced staff adopt a therapeutic approach, meeting children and young people where they are at, using connection in nature and the Ethos of Forest Schools to support positive wellbeing. 

We offer a range of programmes for secondary and primary schools using the outdoors to enrich learning and development including, Forest School, intervention programmes, alternative provision, curriculum enrichment days and skills based after school clubs.

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We can run sessions and programmes at your school grounds or within our private  woodland Shield Tree Wood in Thornsett Fields Farm, Thornsett.  We can also support your school with developing an outdoor learning space to enhance your children’s personal development.

Our programmes:

  • facilitate learner-led opportunities & projects – supporting intrinsic motivation for long-term positive growth
  • Nurture learners in a calm, welcoming, inclusive & therapeutic community
  • promote growth of the whole person holistically to become independent, resilient and reflective learners
  • support better mental and physical health and well-being

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