Alternative Provsion
The Outdoor Ed School offers a unique and enriching alternative provision for students, focusing on experiential learning through outdoor activities.
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This approach is especially beneficial for students who thrive outside of traditional classroom settings, providing them with a dynamic and hands-on learning environment that fosters personal growth and development.
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One of the key benefits of outdoor education is the positive impact it has on mental and physical well-being.
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Working in green spaces encourages students to be active, improving both their fitness and mood.
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Nature-based learning has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, helping students build resilience and improve their focus.
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Furthermore, engaging in outdoor activities like mountain biking, bushcraft, or team challenges allows students to try new things, pushing them out of their comfort zones while fostering a sense of achievement.
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Students will take part in outdoor activities including, archery, axe throwing, pioneering, hiking, laser tag, and loads more.
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At The Outdoor Ed School, students develop a wide range of transferable skills. From teamwork and communication to problem-solving and leadership, these skills are vital for future success.
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Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn qualifications, enhancing their resumes and opening doors to further educational and career opportunities.
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Beyond individual growth, the outdoor setting is perfect for improving social skills. Students work closely together in a supportive, cooperative environment, fostering friendships and encouraging positive social interactions.
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This holistic approach prepares students for life beyond school, providing them with the confidence and skills they need to thrive in any setting.
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How Your AP Is Structured
Your students program will have a bushcraft foundation. Meaning each day they will light a fire for hot drinks and to cook food.
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If you student joins us for a half day provision they will take part in 1 outdoor activity and bushcraft. If your student is joining us for a full day provision they will take part in 2 different outdoor activities and bushcraft.
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When your student first starts with us they will take part in all 16 of our different award winning activities. After they have tried all of them we ask them to pick their favourite 2. Then we working with them to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in their favourite activities. We also embed your desired learning outcomes within the session so your student learns by stealth.
On a weekly basis we send you an update email, this includes:
- Attendance
- Activities they have taken part in.
- Behaviour report.
- Progress made towards achieving qualifications.
- Progress made towards achieving your desired learning outcomes.
Half Day
Arrival
AM - 09:00
PM - 12:30
Intro /
Morning Brief
Activity
Archery
Bushcraft
Lunch
Depart
AM - 12:00
PM - 15:30
Full Day
Arrival
09:00
Intro /
Morning Brief
Activity
Archery
Bushcraft
Lunch
Activity
Mountain
Biking
Depart
15:30
Location
Spratts Down Woodland, Stanswood Rd, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1BU
Your Alternative Provision will take place in our beautiful new forest woodland located in Fawley.
Our Alternative Provision has exclusive use of our woodland.
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​We have drive in, drive out drop off system. This means drop off and pick up runs smoothly.
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