We are experts in education and outdoor learning, with over 20 years experience teaching in schools and working and volunteering in outdoor environments worldwide.
We can help you to provide high quality outdoor learning through our subscription memberships, online shop and courses.
We have written two unique and exclusive 10 year progressive schemes of work, have over 1,000 online resources and offer these to you at the most cost effective prices. See below for more information.
Teacher or Leader Subscription
Our Teacher/ Leader Subscription gives amazing value for money if you want to provide high-quality, progressive outdoor learning. Just £49 per year for whole-school access *
- Instant access to a growing library of over a thousand outdoor lesson plans, activities and guidance documents
- Instant access to our unique Pioneer Scheme © & Core Values Scheme ©: two exclusive 10 year progressive outdoor learning schemes of work, complete with assessment trackers and achievement certificates for each level.
- Access to policy, procedure and risk assessment guidance
- Guidance documents for all levels from start-up to experienced
- Our Core Values © are intertwined to all of our resources and help to facilitate holistic development and self-assurance
- We are experts in education and the outdoors, bringing together Outdoor Learning, Forest School, Coastal School, Bushcraft, Environmental Education, Field Studies and Outdoor Skills
- All of our resources are linked to curriculum subjects and topics, can be adapted for all age groups and abilities, and can be used worldwide.
* (excluding VAT).
Online Shop
Additional Online Resources from just £5
- We offer additional online resources as well as our subscriptions via our online shop.
- These include eBooks; outdoor challenges and CPD workshops.
- They involve a one-off payment and are instantly downloadable.
Parent Subscription
Parent Membership enables you to instantly access monthly outdoor activities
for just £7 per year
- 6 exciting and fresh resources every month
- Extra background information to extend your child’s learning
- Activities suitable for all ages, abilities and locations
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Testimonials
“Any school would be lucky to have Alex facilitate their own outdoor learning adventures.”
“Alex led our recent school expedition across Costa Rica. She was supportive, encouraging, full of good advice and fun to be around. Both myself and all of the students really loved her. We have been lucky to have Alex lead our expedition. Any school would be lucky to have her facilitate their own outdoor learning…
“10 out of 10!”
Alex led our school expedition to Zambia during the Summer 2016, which consisted of 13 students aged between 16-18 years and three teachers from our school. Alex facilitated brilliantly, ensuring the students had a chance to take some control. She was knowledgeable and caring and supported the students and school teachers brilliantly. There were no…
“You have saved me hours of planning and preparation time!”
I am currently setting up our outdoor area at school and as well as booking onto the Outdoor Learning course, I decided to subscribe to the website too. It’s definitely worth investing in: the teachers’ membership is full of useful documents and policies; and the resources are brilliant, giving you lots of ideas. I will…
“Engaging instructor & more useful than normal INSET days!”
“Alex ran a whole-school, whole-day INSET training at our school. She was an engaging instructor who was very enthusiastic and inspirational. We didn’t stop the whole day (aside from breaks!). Great knowledge builder and staff team building- more useful than normal INSET days!” Teacher, Durham.
“Love it!”
“Love it!! Fantastic ideas with useful links to curriculum topics. Great resources to aid planning and a general source of inspiration. Thank you!” Anna, Teacher/ Outdoor Practitioner, Midlands.
“The resources for outdoor education are outstanding…”
“The creation of a new high-quality Outdoor Learning Environment enhances learning all in weather conditions. The provision is excellent with a range of opportunities to flourish beyond the classroom. The resources for outdoor education are outstanding and the quality of teaching is excellent. Exciting activities are planned for children to investigate and learn in a…
Latest News
New 10 Year Outdoor Learning Schemes Exclusively by Outdoor Learning Made Easy.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our two, unique and exclusive, 10 year schemes for Outdoor Learning. Our Pioneer Scheme © is a fully comprehensive scheme of work consisting of ten levels, or years, around 8 areas of learning. 10 progressive and carefully planned levels, each worth a year of teaching & learning.…
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FREE Team-building Game
Here at Outdoor Learning Made Easy, our aim is to foster a love for the outdoors. Download our free team-building game, ‘Teddy Camps‘ here now! This game develops shelter building skills, team-work and tactics in a fun outdoor game. …………………………………………… Click here for more information about our great value subscriptions for teachers/ leaders giving you…
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Welcome to Outdoor Learning Made Easy
After a year of hard work and preparation, Outdoor Learning Made Easy has launched its Parents’ Section. Hooray! Subscribe now to receive instant access to monthly outdoor activities. Let us take the stress out of occupying your children during weekends and school holidays by providing easy to use guidance for enjoying and exploring the outdoors. Extend…
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Risky play is beneficial, but are your policies and risk assessments up to scratch?
‘Risky play’ is beneficial to children as it teaches children to self-manage their own risk and become independent and safe learners. All outdoor learning activities contain an element of risk, but with effective practice and facilitation, it is managed to a level in which the benefits outweigh any risk. Ensure your establishment is providing effective…
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** New Category – PLAY-BASED SCENARIOS **
New for 2018, we have introduced a whole new category for your Outdoor Learning provision: Play-based Scenarios. Facilitate effective Outdoor Learning through play-based learning scenarios which act as prompts for experiential learning and higher order thinking skills whilst, most importantly, having fun playing! Each scenario has full links to EYFS/ KS1/ KS2 English National Curriculum. …
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EVEN MORE team building & problem solving challenges!
New for 2018, we have added EVEN MORE team building and problem solving challenges to help you to extend your pupils’ self-esteem, communication, cooperation and thinking skills. All games and activities link to topics and outdoor themes and have full links to EYFS/ KS1 & KS2 National Curriculum. These new resources can be found in…
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Looking for picture story books linked to the outdoors? We have two eBooks complete with outdoor sessions for just £5 each. Buy them now in our shop and enjoy fun literacy in the outdoors 🍃
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Looking for something different for your children before the summer holidays? Why not try our Outdoor Learning Challenge Award. 20 outdoor learning activities suitable for all ages and locations for just £7.50 plus vat
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From Our Blog
How outdoor play and learning can help to develop a child
During experiences in the outdoors, children are able to play and learn with new materials in a stimulating setting which often relates to real-life situations. This combination can offer limitless possibilities when facilitated correctly. Good Outdoor Learning allows for imaginative play and exploration. Activities should often be open-ended and flexible and so there are no…
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How Taking Lessons Outdoors Can Develop Experiential Learning and Growth Mindset
“Learning through listening may last five minutes. Learning through watching might last a day. Learning through experiencing will last a lifetime.” One of the most breathtaking and life-changing experiences of my life to date, and one which I will remember for the rest of my life, was volunteering on a conservation programme in the Amazon…
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Let them get dirty and play in mud: A simple summary of how making mud pies can help to improve a child’s self esteem and emotional Intelligence.
Let them play in mud: A simple summary of how making mud pies can help to improve a child’s self esteem and emotional Intelligence. Alex Alves – Outdoor Learning Made Easy Self esteem – Ideal self: Children naturally strive to succeed and want to achieve. Freedom in playing in mud or making mud pies will…
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A guide to introducing Outdoor Learning and Forest School in your establishment
FREE Outdoor Learning presentation This handy information guide in pdf format illustrates how you can introduce Outdoor Learning and Forest School in your establishment and why it is so important. You may use this guide to present to staff in your school or parents of your pupils. To access the presentation, click on the link…
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Outdoor Learning Or Forest School?
Most teachers and leaders now recognise the immense benefits of taking learning outside. However, many people are often confused about which route or professional development course to take. I often come across many who say, I’d like to ‘teach’ forest school but we only have a playing field. Or, we don’t have time on our…
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Looking after our outdoor environment
Why it’s more important than ever to hold and promote eco-friendly attitudes towards sustainability and environmental protection We all know that spending time outdoors brings many benefits for both ourselves and for the children in our care. Many schools and families are opting to take their children outside more often in an attempt to re-connect…
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