We can come to you

School children with computer learning outdoors © Emma Bradshaw

We can come to you for outdoor education

We support schools and groups with staff training, developing your grounds, or delivering outdoor education on your site. We can also provide activities and events on local greenspaces.

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Pupil
Children's school visit © Paul Harris/2020VISION

Children's school visit © Paul Harris/2020VISION

Outreach

We can deliver outdoor education on school grounds or other local green spaces

This can include:

Talks / assemblies
Guided walks
Led pupil activities
Family events

After school clubs

 

Forest School training © Lianne de Mello

Forest School training © Lianne de Mello

Wilder Committees

Whether you have an existing green, wildlife or sustainability group or would like us to help you create one we can support you. A dedicated member of staff will guide your pupil group in developing and implementing their own ideas to enhance the wildlife and sustainability credentials of your setting. For secondary school aged students and above this also includes training on communication, public speaking and digital tools. This support is currently offered for free.

Wilder primary schools committee

Wilder secondary schools committee

Milton Locks Pirate Party

Milton Locks nature reserve Pirate Party

Coastal and local greenspace visits

Bring your class or group to the beach or a greenspace local to you. We offer a range of coastal activities at beaches on the Hampshire coast and across the Isle of Wight. We can also host a visit at a greenspace local to you. 
Forest School training © Lianne de Mello

Forest School training © Lianne de Mello

Training

We run a variety of training which can be run on your grounds for all staff or volunteers. This can be adapted for college and university courses too.  We also deliver training at our sites.
New Forest Land Advice Service

© Chris Balcombe / New Forest National Park Authority

School grounds advice

We can help you enhance your school grounds for wildlife and outdoor learning. We’ll come to your site to look around and provide you with a written report advising on your next steps.

Booking and contact details

All our visits are tailor-made to your group’s requirements and planned during a pre-visit from our education officers. For more information on which activities can be carried out, please contact the Outreach Education Team on outreach@hiwwt.org.uk.

For more information on Wilder Committees please contact wilder@hiwwt.org.uk 

To find out more about Forest School Training and the CPD courses we provide please contact ForestSchool@hiwwt.org.uk.

Due to high demand, we recommend that you book six months in advance. 

Charges and Suggested Donations

Forest School or Wild Beach sessions

Minimum of six two hour sessions for up to 15 children

From £100* per session. Max 15 children per group.

* Mileage charges may apply, depending upon location. 

Talks, walks and activities for organised groups

For example - RSPB local groups, WI, uniformed groups, home education groups

Suggested donation:
Full day £7 per head (minimum £80 for full day)*
Half day £4 per head (minimum £40 for half day)*

* Mileage charges may apply, depending upon location. A half day is two hours, full day is four hours or over.

Outreach education session at a non-Trust site

For example, leading a group visit at a local coastal site, within school grounds, group headquarters or local green space

Full day £7 per head (minimum £200 for full day)*
Half day £4 per head (minimum £100 for half day)*
For larger events, charges start at £200 for a half day*

* Mileage charges may apply, depending upon location. A half day is two hours, full day is four hours or over.

INSET training and professional development courses

At one of our Education Centres or at your school, group headquarters or local greenspace

Full day £500*
Half day £300*

* Mileage charges may apply, depending upon location. A half day is two hours, full day is four hours or over.

School grounds advice

Grounds advice: £50* per hour (includes a copy of "Wildlife on School Grounds" booklet).

* Mileage charges may apply, depending upon location. A half day is two hours, full day is four hours or over.

 

Safeguarding and Child Protection 

We take child protection and safeguarding very seriously. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Statement sets out how we implement child protection and safeguarding across the Wildlife Trust and who to contact if you have questions or concerns.