We provide a growing library of over 800 Outdoor Learning & Forest School (instantly) downloadable resources in the most cost-effective way for teachers, leaders and parents.
We are experts in The Outdoors, bringing together Outdoor Learning, Forest School, Coastal School, Bushcraft, Environmental Education, Field Studies and Outdoor Skills. Regardless of your background, skills or location, we will help to provide you with the highest quality resources and guidance documents (all linked to the EYFS, KS1 & KS2 English National Curriculum).
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Are you a Teacher or a Leader?
Instant access to a growing library of over 800 outdoor lesson plans, activities and resources
Resources include policy, procedure and risk assessment guidance; outdoor site development ideas; session starters; team building and problem solving games; sessions linked to subjects and topics; tool skills; fire pit recipes; outdoor skills including species identification, navigation, knots and shelters; session plenaries; assessment trackers and an optional award scheme. All of our resources are linked to the EYFS and The Primary National Curriculum for KS1 & KS2.
Complete membership of EYFS / KS1 / KS2 resources available now!
Our Workshops
Outdoor Learning at your own pace
Our online workshops are designed to up-skill outdoor leaders and provide accessible and affordable professional development opportunities. Once purchased, you will be able to download the workshop units and have a year to work through them to complete your course. We are regularly expanding our range of CPD courses to offer outdoor expertise and knowledge in a range of areas.
Are you a Parent or Outdoor Enthusiast?
Receive instant access to monthly outdoor activities
for just £5 per year
6 exciting and fresh resources every month with extra background information to extend your child’s learning. Activities suitable for all ages from Nursery to top-Primary.
Testimonials
“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…
“Extremely Professional.”
Alex’s service from Outdoor Learning Made Easy was extremely professional and gave me assurance I was receiving a good service. The children’s attention was held throughout and they loved every minute. C Howes Nottinghamshire
“I Would highly recommend Outdoor Learning Made Easy…”
Alex ran my son’s Forest School birthday party in December. The children loved their name tags from log discs, building dens, making their own skewers to toast marshmallows around the fire-pit, and creating magic potions for the forest elves and fairies! Alex provided all of the materials and her delivery and quality of the party was…
“I cannot thank Outdoor Learning Made Easy enough for the wealth of knowledge I now have.”
I signed up for the Outdoor Learning Practitioner Level 2 qualification course which started in May ran by Alex. I cannot thank her enough for the wealth of knowledge I now have. The course content and activities were great, and the area that Alex has developed is absolutely fabulous. It was fantastic to be able…
“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…
“The best children’s party she’s ever been to…”
Alex led my daughter’s 6th birthday party in our garden last weekend, and the children absolutely loved the activities. From the very start their attention was captured as they hunted for their named ‘wood-cookie medallion,’ made wooden jewellery from elder, and enjoyed toasting marshmallows on the fire-pit. It was so thrilling for the children to…
Latest News
We are now pleased to offer the NNAS Young Navigator Award Scheme
Outdoor Learning Made Easy is now a registered provider of bronze, silver and gold levels of the NNAS Young Navigator Award Scheme. Improve your students’ skills and knowledge whilst gaining a nationally recognised award. Alex, our course director, will not only provide level-specific training and assessment for all your pupils, but will also provide exclusive…
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New Dates for Outdoor Courses: Book Now to Secure Your Place!
New dates have just been released for lots of Outdoor Learning and Forest School professional development courses for teachers and leaders throughout 2017, starting in February. Book now to secure your place and ensure you have the skills and knowledge to deliver quality outdoor sessions. Full details of courses can be found by clicking on…
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*Special Offer* Hundreds of EYFS/ KS1Outdoor Resources for just £99 (+VAT)
Enjoy instant access to hundreds of Outdoor Learning plans, resources and guidance documents for just £99 (+VAT) for our Teachers’ EYFS & KS1 Membership. That’s a huge saving of £150! Enter code: March99 at checkout. Hurry before this offer runs out! Take advantage of this offer here
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Read our article published in Headteacher Update: Ideas to make Outdoor Learning work for your school
Alex, the director of Outdoor Learning Made Easy, offers some practical strategies and ideas to incorporate outdoor learning into primary school life despite time, locational and budget restrictions – and particularly in urban areas. Read the full article by clicking on the link below: http://www.headteacher-update.com/best-practice-article/ideas-to-make-outdoor-learning-work-for-your-school/154990/
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Outdoor Learning Gift Vouchers Available
Know a family who have made a New Year’s Resolution to be healthier and more active? Help them along their way by giving them free access to our Parents’ Monthly Outdoor Resources and Activities for the whole of 2017 for just £5! That means, you get to start the year off with a beneficial good deed,…
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Exciting Updates to our Online Outdoor Learning Resources
Thank you to everyone who completed our online survey. We have listened to what outdoor professionals really want and have made some exciting changes to our outdoor resources: We have reduced our membership subscription to just £49.00 (plus vat) to make it more accessible and greater value. Our commitment is to provide cost-effective resources whilst remaining…
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From Our Blog
Unwind in the Outdoors!
Thom and I managed to escape our office to enjoy the beauty of The Lake District last weekend. After spending many hours building up the teachers’ resource site in preparation for our up-coming launch, a chance to re-connect with the outdoors and nature was definitely needed. We are so excited about launching our teachers’ outdoor learning plans…
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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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How Outdoor Learning supports and extends learning from inside the classroom
I may be showing my age, but it was about twenty six years ago when my teacher thrust a text book under my nose showing a picture of some Ancient Egyptian contraption he had called a ‘shaduf.’ It all looked a bit primitive to me. I remember looking at it with glazed-over eyes, thinking, “How…
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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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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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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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