Project Rewild is leading the way in offering alternative outdoor learning opportunities and training for students and school staff.
As part of our Rewilding Education programme, we are creating innovative nature-based learning methods which offer schools the opportunity to improve the health, happiness and wellbeing of their students and in turn improve attendance and academic outcomes.
Rewilding education
Project Rewild are successfully working in local schools offering a range of alternative nature led learning opportunities.
Our team of skilled and experienced staff can take care of all aspects of outdoor learning in your school. We work in secondary, primary and early years education.
We aim inspire and empower students and staff to get outside more.
What we offer:
We Offer: Woodcraft, Bushcraft, Food Growing, Foraging and cooking Woodland Therapy, Alternative Provision, Forest School, Beach School, Experiential Learning Days, Storytelling, Staff Training, Outdoor First Aid, Conservation, Afterschool Clubs, Transition Projects and much more.
We can work in any school grounds or offer one of our magnificent local outdoor spaces.
Go green!
We all know we need to do more to protect our environment. Schools now have a wonderful opportunity to educate and empower their students to live in a more sustainable and healthy way.
Project Rewild can support schools to Go Green. Plant more trees, grow food, develop bio diverse habitats, create outdoor learning spaces and help children and staff to feel more connected to their outdoor school spaces.
Permaculture
We are now creating permaculture allotments in schools across Hastings and St Leonards. Teaching children how to grow healthy food in a sustainable way which is beneficial to themselves and the natural world. We aim to reach as many children as possible.
Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living.
It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems that can be used by anyone, anywhere. More information can be found here: What is Permaculture?
Get growing in schools
Spending time outside growing food improves physical and mental health in young people. Understanding where our food comes from and how to grow fresh healthy food is more important at this time than ever before.
We can create permaculture allotments anywhere on school grounds and work with children to maintain these spaces, grow food and cook healthy meals. We can train staff on how to maintain and reap the benefits of school growing spaces for years to come.
Alternative Provision.
Our Rewild sessions have been developed to engage harder to reach students who may be struggling with emotional and behavioural challenges in school.
Our approach is to create positive and trusting relationships with young people in nature so we can empower them to push their own physical and emotional capabilities. We cover a huge range of hands on practical outdoor work and challenges. We also work on a range of reflective practices designed to improve emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Feedback from participants in the 2021/22 school year show that regular sessions have improved children’s attendance, improved metal health and wellbeing, improved communication skills, improved relationships with students and adults, and helped children to enjoy school more.
“Rewild is my favourite thing about school, it has made me a lot calmer.
I wish we could do it everyday ”
Primary and Early Years
We offer the high quality Forest School and Beach School programs for younger children led by our experienced, skilled and qualified staff.
We can adapt our learning to your school and its students to ensure our programs are accessible to everyone. Full forest school programs are available from 6 - 10 weeks in term time. One-off experiential days are also available. contact us to find out more.
Staff Training
Project Rewild offers Staff training to school staff and educators across East Sussex.
Over the last year we have delivered outdoor training to hundreds of teachers and school staff empowering and inspiring educators to take their learning outside.
With over 22 years of outdoor learning experience our lead trainer Luke Funnell wants to help school staff to spend more time outside, improving school life for both students and teachers whilst reaching more people with our aim of reconnecting and rewilding our children, families and communities.
“The training was amazing, I have lots of new ideas to take back to school. Luke is so passionate and knowledgeable. I will definitely be taking my class outside more ”
Training Offered:
Our training has been developed by Dr Daniel Ford and Luke Funnell. Daniel is a professional researcher and has a PHD on the effects of outdoor learning on children. Luke has been delivering outdoor learning sessions for over 22 years.
Rewild Training Days: We offer full day training for up to 30 staff or 2 hour afterschool training sessions. Training can cover practical outdoor skills, inspiring ideas and activities, nature based storytelling, theory behind outdoor learning, or team building fun days for staff.
6 week ‘Rewild’ programme: We also offer a full 6 week training programme for school staff. This is a far more immersive course which will give participants the confidence to deliver regular outdoor learning sessions in school. More information here
To find our more contact Luke on info@projectrewild.co.uk or phone 07557146626