Outdoor Learning Partnerships
All year groups Regular outdoor learning sessions Available all year
Ongoing outdoor learning for all of your pupils (EYFS to year 6), tailored to your school and linked to a range of curriculum subjects including maths, science, art and PE.
Our outdoor learning sessions are planned, resourced and taught by our qualified primary school teacher and experienced outdoor education instructor.
We offer weekly or biweekly sessions over the course of a half term, plus the option of a lunchtime club.
Benefits for your pupils
Studies show that regular outdoor learning has widely reported benefits for primary school children...
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Development of interpersonal skills, including teamwork, communication and leadership
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Improved concentration and attention
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Increased engagement with learning and fewer behaviour issues—particularly for children who struggle in the classroom
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Improved wellbeing and mental health
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Increased physical activity and improvements in gross motor skills
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Opportunities for cross curricular learning including science, PE (outdoor adventurous activities), maths and art
Packages
Package 1:
3 one hour lessons per class over a half term (each class every two weeks)
4 classes: £720
7 classes: £1260
Extra: 1 30 minute lunchtime club (£30 per week)
Package 2:
6 one hour lessons per class over a half term (each class every week)
4 classes: £1440
7 classes: £2520
Extra: 1 30 minute lunchtime club (£30 per week)
These are examples of outdoor learning packages I can offer. Please get in touch for a quote tailored to your school’s requirements.
All our packages include:
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Planning and delivery by an experienced outdoor instructor and qualified primary school teacher
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Collaboration with your teachers to maximise benefits and cross curricular links
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All learning resources provided
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Risk assessments provided
We work with schools in North West England, including Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cumbria and Cheshire
Example: Year 2 (3 lessons)
All lessons will be adapted to meet your needs
Lesson 1: plants
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Identify new and familiar plants
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Discuss how their needs are met in their habitat
Lesson 2: sensory games
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Use all of their senses to participate in blindfolded games
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Guide a partner using clear instructions
Lesson 3: natural crafts
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Create a nature mobile using basic knots
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Create a self portrait from natural materials
Example: Year 5 (6 lessons)
All lessons will be adapted to meet your needs
Lesson 1: problem solving
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Complete team and individual challenges
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Work together to find solutions to problems
Lesson 2: minibeasts
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Find, collect and record minibeasts
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Compare species between different habitats
Lesson 3: survival skills
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Work as a team to build a den
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Understand the principles of outdoor survival
Lesson 4: trees
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Identify trees from their parts.
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Measure and estimate the height and age of trees
Lesson 5: knot tying
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Tie common knots such as the square knot
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Construct a mini raft
Lesson 6: navigation
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Use a map to navigate
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Complete orienteering challenges
