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Here at The Outdoors School, we work with children and young people with a range of additional needs. Many of our learners have a background of trauma and have come to us because they have struggled in previous educational settings. We work on four woodland sites in Devon, completely outdoors all year round and useRead more

Transition days are an exciting time for both teachers and students. It’s an opportunity to set the tone for the upcoming academic year, build relationships, and get to know your new class – but have thought about taking the learning beyond the four walls of your classroom?  Heading outdoors on transition days can help youRead more

This month will see National Growing for Wellbeing Week take place across the country – a great opportunity to get in touch with nature and experience some of its mental health benefits.  At Teach Outdoors, with wellbeing in mind, we’re taking a look at the research surrounding positive mental health and outdoor environments. Research hasRead more

Guest blog written by Forestholidays, who share their views on the reasons to learn outdoors. Outdoor learning is an essential part of children’s educational journeys. Whether they’re engaging in physical activities or simply given the opportunity to explore the great outdoors, learning outside of the classroom can provide so many benefits. These lessons shouldn’t beRead more

Music is an integral part of our lives. It has the power to heal, soothe, and bring joy to people of all ages. As World Music Day is approaching on 21st June, we know that Music Leaders across the country are planning activities and lessons to raise the profile of music in their own settingsRead more

Are you tired of the same old classroom routine? Do you want to inspire your students to learn in a new and exciting way? Look no further than the great outdoors!  Educators and policymakers around the world are realising the incredible benefits of outdoor learning. Not only does it improve children’s mental and physical health,Read more

British Science Week kicks off on 10th March, and this year, the theme is ‘Connections’. The outdoor environment offers so many opportunities for making connections – whether it be understanding how humans are intrinsically linked, or understanding the connections that can be made between different species. Think food chains, habitats, life cycles and beyond!  AtRead more

World Book Day is taking place on the 2nd March 2023. We’ve created some activities to support taking the learning outdoors and celebrating World Book Day. Below you will find KS1 suggested activities for the book, There’s a Tiger in The Garden by Lizzy Stewart. If you don’t know the story here’s a link toRead more

When you think about the concept of ‘outdoor learning’, there are most likely many ideas that spring to mind: Forest School, outdoor pursuits such as orienteering, bug hunting, physical education… and probably a few more. But for us, at Teach Outdoors, ‘outdoor learning’ constitutes something slightly different.  We believe that, at a time where teachersRead more

At Teach Outdoors, as we welcome in a new year, we’ve been thinking about all the exciting events coming up in 2023, and the opportunities that they offer for taking learning outdoors – and also, how we can effectively use outdoor areas to enhance and support learning for these events. National Storytelling Week – runningRead more