Wild Schools

Boys strolling through a field, Emma Bradshaw

We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances

Learning outside the Classroom Manifesto

We recognise that sometimes, the best learning takes place outside the classroom, so we offer support, resources and training for schools and educational settings.

We also offer a variety of wild outings for schools and uniform groups or we can come to you and work in your school grounds.

The benefits of connecting children with nature are well known and in working together, we can build confidence and self-esteem and help learners discover and explore wildlife on their doorstep.

So contact us today and start your students connection with nature.

Tupton Primary School (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF7GxiusQ7A&t=44s)

FInd out how we are supporting local schools to create new space for nature on their grounds.

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Inset training for teachers

We can give your staff the skills to improve children's learning, concentration, health and well-being. Unleash excitement and curiosity through outdoor learning!

There is a wealth of research supporting the value and positive impact of outdoor learning for children's intellectual, social and spiritual development. All schools have this free resource on their doorstep to take advantage of every day. Let us help you make the most of your outdoor environment, whether it be the school grounds or your local green space.

We can deliver whole day or twilight sessions for staff in topics such as:

Developing skills, ideas and confidence to use your school grounds as an effective extension of the classroom.
Making school grounds easier to use as a teaching and learning resource.

Please contact us to discuss any other ideas or requirements. W

Prices start at £350 (for 15 participants)

Wild School Network - Resources for teachers

We are trying to make it easier to be wilder. If you work in a nursery, primary or secondary school and want to enhance outdoor learning opportunities, improve your school grounds for wildlife, inspire your eco club, or help your students wellbeing, there are resources here to help you.

Wild Schools Derbyshire

Wilder School Grounds

If you want help improving your grounds for wildlife or with running outdoor learning sessions, we can come to you.

Our experienced staff can help you create wildlife features on your grounds such as willow domes, meadows or bug hotels ( please contact us for pricing).

We can also lead nature-based activities to connect the children to nature or help your class audit the grounds and work out how they can make them even better for nature.

Educational activities can include