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One Kind Word

November 24, 2021

Last year during Anti-Bullying Week, we spoke to Hannah Clark from The Outdoors School who encouraged us to look more closely at the root cause of why

A New Lease of Life

November 24, 2021

As many of you know, after sadly closing our doors at Exeter Forest School Kindergarten in July 2020, we spent months looking for a new

Behind The Brand

October 25, 2021

If you follow us on social media, or your kids attend one of our sessions, you will probably be aware by now that over the last

National Forest School Day

October 8, 2021

When we talk about learning through play, I think there’s a tendency to focus on early years, or at least children aged 7 and under.

A New School Year

September 7, 2021

And just like that, the summer has drawn to a close and we find ourselves at the start of another school year. I don’t know

Education, Otherwise.

August 18, 2021

otherwise. We provide alternative educational provision for school age children through three main avenues; The Outdoors School, our Transitional Learning Programme and our Home Education groups.

Summer Time, When The Living Is Easy

July 29, 2021

Now though, the summer holidays are finally upon us and we are presented with six weeks to relax, process the last 9 months and hopefully

Creating An Awesome Community

July 15, 2021

Supporting Local Charities Formed in 2011, The Exeter Chiefs Foundation exists to raise vital funds for several charities who provide support in and around the city

Forest School, for Schools

July 15, 2021

Not Just For Kids I joined The Outdoors Group many moons ago when it was Exeter Forest School. I wanted my then 2 year old

A Rich and Varied Curriculum

June 30, 2021

At The Outdoors School we believe that to become well rounded members of society learners should, as well as having exposure to a rich and

Insect Week: Five Species to Spot

June 22, 2021

Ants Undoubtedly one of the smallest yet strongest insect species, ants can live in different habitats, but you can often see them scampering about the

World Environment Day: Business As Usual Is Not An Option

June 5, 2021

Our Favourite Forest School Games

June 2, 2021

Floor is Lava This easy game is perfect for a group of children that have more energy than they know what to do with but

Outdoor Classroom Day; Time For Change

May 20, 2021

History of Outdoor Learning For thousands of years, outdoor learning was everything in education. All learning was outdoors and that was imperative for us as

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The Unparalleled Success of TLP

May 14, 2021

Whilst recently picking the brains of the directors in order to produce a written history of The Outdoors Group (more on that another time!), we

Five Favourite (Wild)Flowers

May 5, 2021

It’s been a long time coming with an unusually cold, dry spring but finally the plethora of wildflowers that adorn our verges and woodlands have

Site Set Up (In Just One Week!) – A Diary

April 30, 2021

Not to quake in the face of a challenge, when our amazing Estates team were faced with the prospect of setting up a new site

Earth Day; Restore Our Earth

April 22, 2021

We all know that, without drastic change, time is running out for our planet. Presumably, that’s why the organisers of the annual Global Earth Day

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Autism Awareness Month

April 17, 2021

Every year during the month of April we celebrate World Autism Awareness Month (WAAM). This month is used to amplify voices of autistic people and

Compost Toilets, an unusual form of Activism!

April 7, 2021

We have just commissioned yet another compost toilet at our new forest school near Ilfracombe. I am particularly fond of this one as it is

One Kind Word

November 24, 2021

Last year during Anti-Bullying Week, we spoke to Hannah Clark from The Outdoors School who encouraged us to look more closely at the root cause of why

A New Lease of Life

November 24, 2021

As many of you know, after sadly closing our doors at Exeter Forest School Kindergarten in July 2020, we spent months looking for a new

Behind The Brand

October 25, 2021

If you follow us on social media, or your kids attend one of our sessions, you will probably be aware by now that over the last

National Forest School Day

October 8, 2021

When we talk about learning through play, I think there’s a tendency to focus on early years, or at least children aged 7 and under.

A New School Year

September 7, 2021

And just like that, the summer has drawn to a close and we find ourselves at the start of another school year. I don’t know

Education, Otherwise.

August 18, 2021

otherwise. We provide alternative educational provision for school age children through three main avenues; The Outdoors School, our Transitional Learning Programme and our Home Education groups.

Summer Time, When The Living Is Easy

July 29, 2021

Now though, the summer holidays are finally upon us and we are presented with six weeks to relax, process the last 9 months and hopefully

Creating An Awesome Community

July 15, 2021

Supporting Local Charities Formed in 2011, The Exeter Chiefs Foundation exists to raise vital funds for several charities who provide support in and around the city

Forest School, for Schools

July 15, 2021

Not Just For Kids I joined The Outdoors Group many moons ago when it was Exeter Forest School. I wanted my then 2 year old

A Rich and Varied Curriculum

June 30, 2021

At The Outdoors School we believe that to become well rounded members of society learners should, as well as having exposure to a rich and

Insect Week: Five Species to Spot

June 22, 2021

Ants Undoubtedly one of the smallest yet strongest insect species, ants can live in different habitats, but you can often see them scampering about the

World Environment Day: Business As Usual Is Not An Option

June 5, 2021

Our Favourite Forest School Games

June 2, 2021

Floor is Lava This easy game is perfect for a group of children that have more energy than they know what to do with but

Outdoor Classroom Day; Time For Change

May 20, 2021

History of Outdoor Learning For thousands of years, outdoor learning was everything in education. All learning was outdoors and that was imperative for us as