The Outdoors Group Forest School Blog

New Year Musings

January 7, 2022

It’s time for our annual New Year blog post – a time to think about the year ahead, to identify what we are aspiring to,

The Multitudes of Christmas

December 16, 2021

Social media, as we all know, can be something of a double-edged sword. Having a window into the lives of those around us can serve

Language Matters

December 14, 2021

I have a keen interest in etymology, semantics, and all things linguistic related. As a bona fide bookworm and aspiring writer, I know the power

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