The World Outside is set within the beautiful surroundings of Bodenham Farm and Arboretum which lends itself perfectly to curriculum linked activities…

 

All key stages are catered for with experiential learning, developing inquisitive and positive relationships within the natural environment.  

 

Through bespoke sessions and regular events everyone can learn, play and get close to nature in a fun and interactive way, whilst building confidence and self-esteem.

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Risk Assessments

Risk assessments are provided in advance along with a programme outlining your day and the curriculum links, together with the expected learning outcomes – all downloadable below. Teachers are also invited to come along to the Arboretum to carry out their own risk assessments prior to their visit.

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Capacity for up to 120 pupils

We can cater for up to 120 pupils, for a half day of activities when combined with a self guided our of the arboretum and up to 60 pupils for a full day of activities lead by a forest school leader.

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Optional Guided Tour of the Arboretum / Farm

You can  enhance your visit to  the Arboretum with a 1 hour guided tour of the Arboretum and farm at the start of your visit with the owner or one of our leaders

 

 

Cost

Pricing per a child starts at £9.00 for a four to five hour curriculum linked visit

Enhance your visit with an Arboretum Tour and visit as well as activities on the forest school site.

Minimum charges apply.

Please note that you do not need to pay entry to the Arboretum to attend The World Outside sessions, but attendance does not include entry to the Arboretum

 

 

Ran by Forest School Leaders

They are:

OCN Level 3 trained forest school leaders

The World Outside is a recognised forest school provider with The Forest School association.

Experienced in working with children.

Insured and hold an Enhanced DBS

Qualified in outdoor/paediatric first aid

 

 

Typical Activities

•Fire lighting and cooking on fire

•Natural Art

•Team Building

•Problem solving

•Mud Kitchen

•Den Building

•Mini beast hunts

•Pond dipping

•Stream damming

•Natural Art and much more...

 

 

Typical Themed Days / Sessions 

Into the Woods

The Vikings

Native Americans

Traditional Stories

Saxons

In to the woods

Growing

Iron Age

Fairies and Fantasy

Witches and Wizards

World Wars

Romans

In the style of..this list is not exhaustive and we are happy to  develop a programme to meet the needs of your group.

 

 

To arrange / discuss a curriculum linked visit, please contact us…..