Alternative Provision
A different environment for children and young people who need a different way to access education
Teach Outdoors provides flexible, relationship-led Alternative Provision for children and young people who may be experiencing anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance, SEND or other barriers to accessing education.
We combine outdoor environments, purposeful activity, active learning and trusted relationships, with support shaped around the individual child or young person.
We change environments, not children.
What Our Alternative Provision Looks Like
Who we support
- Children and young people from KS1-KS3 (5-14 years old)
- Children and young people who are struggling to access school or a traditional classroom environment
- Children and young people experiencing anxiety or emotionally based school non attendance
- Children and young people with SEND or additional needs
- Children and young people with SEND or additional needs
- Learners who need a smaller, quieter or more flexible environment
- Learners who benefit from practical, active and interest-led approaches
- Children and young people who need support to rebuild confidence and engagement with education
Our Alternative Provision
Small-group woodland provision
Relationship-led sessions using outdoor environments, practical activity, exploration and nature connection.
1:1 Active Learning and Home Support
Bespoke learning based around the young person’s strengths and interests, delivered at home, in the community or another appropriate environment. Where the young person is ready to learn we introduce Functional Skills.
Transition Support
Carefully planned support to help children and young people move towards their next placement, provision or stage of education.
Bespoke EOTAS Packages
We can work alongside families, schools, Local Authorities and other professionals to support personalised packages of education and support.
Our Approach
Regulate → Relate → Re-engage → Ready
We begin by creating an environment where the young person can feel safe, understood and able to regulate.
From there, we build trusted relationships, support re-engagement with learning and help each young person move towards a meaningful next stage.
Enquiries and Referrals
We welcome enquiries from schools, Local Authorities, professionals and families.
If you would like to discuss whether Teach Outdoors could support a child or young person, please get in contact admin@teachoutdoors.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can complete the referral form below and we will get in contact with you regarding the next step.