Our Programmes

We provide structured outdoor education and forest school programmes for primary schools, designed to support personal development, social skills and targeted SEMH needs. All provision is delivered on your school site and can be adapted to fit within the school day.

Our programmes support Ofsted’s Personal Development judgement and are suitable for EYFS–KS2, whole classes, small groups and SENCO-led interventions.

6 Week Forest School Block

A whole-class forest school programme with a strong focus on social skills and personal development.

Sessions are carefully structured and provide pupils with opportunities to:

  • Develop confidence and self-esteem

  • Build positive relationships and cooperation skills

  • Improve communication and listening

  • Increase independence and responsibility

  • Engage in appropriate risk-taking within a safe environment

This programme is suitable for EYFS–KS2 and works well with mixed-need cohorts.

child in blue jacket and white knit cap holding brown tree trunk
child in blue jacket and white knit cap holding brown tree trunk

6 Week Team Building Outdoor Education Block

A structured outdoor education programme focused on teamwork, communication and problem-solving through practical challenges and group activities.

Pupils are supported to:

  • Work collaboratively with others

  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills

  • Improve resilience and perseverance

  • Build trust and respect within a group

This programme is suitable for whole classes or targeted groups and supports PSHE, PE and personal development outcomes.

group of children pulling brown rope
group of children pulling brown rope

12 Week SEMH Intervention

A targeted intervention programme for small groups of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The programme focuses on:

  • Emotional regulation and self-awareness

  • Positive social interaction and communication

  • Managing behaviour and responses

  • Developing resilience and coping strategies

This programme is ideal for nurture groups and SENCO-led provision and is planned in collaboration with school staff.

boy in blue and black backpack standing near body of water during daytime
boy in blue and black backpack standing near body of water during daytime

Bespoke Programmes

Alongside our core offers, we provide bespoke outdoor education and forest school programmes designed to meet the specific needs of individual schools.

Bespoke provision may include:

  • Programmes tailored to specific cohorts or year groups

  • Targeted interventions linked to SEN or SEMH needs

  • Outdoor learning linked to curriculum topics or themes

  • Short-term or longer-term provision to support school improvement priorities

All bespoke programmes are planned collaboratively to ensure they align with pupil needs, curriculum intent and whole-school priorities.

girl in white and red sweater leaning on brown wooden fence during daytime
girl in white and red sweater leaning on brown wooden fence during daytime

How Programmes Are Delivered

  • Delivered on your school site

  • Structured, planned sessions with clear outcomes

  • Flexible delivery to fit your timetable

  • Ongoing communication and review with staff

Next Steps

If you would like to discuss which programme would best suit your pupils, SENCO priorities or curriculum focus, please get in touch to arrange a conversation.

Email

joshua@staffordshiremoorlandsforestschool.com

Phone

07598203473