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!
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.
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.
Testimonials
“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
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
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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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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Natural beauty products from plants
Outdoor Learning Made Easy are pleased to recommend Weleda advisor and homeopath Jane Hampson, for holistic natural cosmetics and beauty products, and services. After facilitating Outdoor Learning, we could all sometimes benefit from some extra TLC! What better way to keep ourselves in full health and skin-softness than with natural products? Weleda is world renowned for…
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Book now for our Training Courses coming up this May.
Outdoor Learning Made Easy are running the following training courses this May in partnership with Cambium Sustainable and Fairfield Preparatory School: Forest School Leader Level 3 Award What is it? Become qualified and confident to lead Forest School sessions whilst improving your knowledge of child-based learning and your understanding of natural environments. When? 9th, 10th,…
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IOL National Conference
Outdoor Learning Made Easy attended the Institute of Outdoor Learning’s National Conference in Staffordshire on 15th October. We enjoyed keeping up to date with the latest research and developments in Outdoor Learning, which confirmed what we have believed all along. Teachers are beginning to recognise the value of outdoor learning but often lack the skills,…
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Complete our one-minute survey and help us to provide what you REALLY need. Win FREE membership as a thank you!
We are excited to announce that we have some new developments coming soon. To help us tailor these as closely as possible to your needs, please complete our one-minute online survey by clicking on the link below. As a thank you, you have the option to enter into our prize draw to win FREE Teacher/…
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From Our Blog
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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Guidance resource: Dressing for the outdoors in cold or wet weather
Outdoor fun can quickly decline to a miserable experience once cold or wet. Play and learning in the outdoors can be a highly enjoyable and valuable experience given the correct clothing. Stay safe and comfortable whilst outside this Winter/ Spring with our FREE guidance resource. Downland here
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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 to make outdoor learning a filling in your educational sandwich
Why outdoor learning should remain an important filling in the already jam-packed and fully-squeezed school sandwich of teaching and learning. How are we going to fit it all in with everything else? How can we afford to introduce outdoor learning with tighter budgets and funding cuts? These are all-to familiar questions I am often…
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