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.
Thank you for showing us how exciting things in the wild can be, it’s amazing what you can find up a tree!
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
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. We’ll provide you with a dedicated member of staff to guide your pupil group to design and implement their own ideas to enhance the wildlife and sustainability credentials of your setting. For secondary school aged pupils and above this also includes training on communication, public speaking and digital tools. This support is currently offered for free.
© 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.