We hold the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, a nationally recognised indicator of good quality outdoor education. The award combines the essential elements of provision – learning and safety – into one easily recognisable and trusted accreditation.

Supporting children from Early Years and through the Primary phase and older children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, The Kingswood Trust provides carefully planned activities that support the school’s curriculum delivery, offering challenging, exciting and memorable experiences to help children learn.

• All our activities are designed and led by teachers and qualified centre staff, with visiting staff fully involved in the delivery of the activities.
• Our planning is collaborative and links carefully to each schools priorities and children’s individual needs.
• We invite schools to bring their own creative ideas to their visit and we will make it happen.
• Learning Outside the Classroom activities are driven by developing new skills and knowledge, increasing confidence and independence and raising self-esteem.
• Our activities directly support the curriculum.
• We allow time and space for collaboration with friends and staff, developing improved communication and building positive relationships.
• We ensure our Learning Outside the Classroom provision is evaluated through school and individual feedback.

At The Kingswood Trust, “Forest School” practice is based on three key principles:

• We capitalise on the outdoors as a real context for learning.
• We utilise the woodland/outdoor environment as a rich source of natural materials and resources for learning.
• We build upon the way young children learn — active, first hand experiences using all their senses — investigative and exploratory learning that builds upon their natural curiosity.
• All staff leading hold a Forest Leaders Level 3 Award.

Our ‘Forest School Base Camp’ has the facility for building fires and the fire pit is designed for children to learn about safety whilst benefiting from its warmth in winter and the pleasure of toasting and eating marshmallows, crab apples and other tasty goodies. Children learn to use tools and solve problems, directing their own learning.

Did you know that schools can book a fun filled stay at The Kingswood Trust? Our three bedroomed ORB Lodge deserves a special mention especially if you are thinking of booking The Kingswood Trust for a learning outside the classroom stay or a school day out. Nestled in our picturesque site, the ORB Lodge offers natural views and interesting features to discover.