TGC enriches education by bringing students into the heart of nature, offering dynamic outdoor learning experiences. Our programmes cater to various needs, offering everything from brief local outings to immersive multi-day adventures. These experiences are designed to complement classroom learning, fostering a deeper connection with the environment while enhancing student well-being and academic engagement.
TGC’s flexible outdoor learning options are tailored to fit diverse school schedules and educational objectives, ensuring accessibility for all age groups. By stepping outside the traditional classroom, students gain invaluable skills such as teamwork, resilience, and a lasting appreciation for nature. This holistic approach to education not only broadens their academic horizons but also nurtures their personal growth and environmental awareness.
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There are multiple ways that you can get in touch with us, please feel free to choose whatever you’d prefer.
We can cater to almost any situation, and there’s no obligation to book once you’ve spoken with us.
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A nurturing environment in which to explore learning across the curriculum in a relaxed atmosphere with all the advantages that being in the fresh brings for their mental and physical wellbeing.
Curriculum-Linked Learning
We have a wide range of curriculum-linked learning that can enhance the education and experiences of your pupils, regardless of subject matter or key stage.
Most sessions can be booked all year around across the seasons. All workshops can be adapted for small groups of children with SEN.
Can’t find what you are looking for here? Then let us know what you have in mind as we have a long tradition of creating bespoke offers for schools.
Sustainability & Climate Change Education
Climate Change for Kids!
Book a range of innovative one-off sessions and whole school takeovers exploring climate change education and sustainability solutions. Delivered in natural environments, our engaging, thoughtful and energising experiences take pupils on a journey from understanding problems and solutions and feeling empowered to become sustainability champions!
Urban Forest School
The Garden Classroom is proud to be able to offer a version of the traditional Forest School model that embodies the ethos and principles of this transformational approach, while being delivered with a class of 30 in an urban environment.
The sessions provide regular immersion in nature, developing children’s’ physical, emotional and social well-being through play, exploration and supported risk taking. The process also creates a greater understanding of and connection to nature that we hope will last a lifetime.
Delivered by Level 3 qualified Forest School practitioners, the Urban Forest School programme delivers 10, two-hour sessions over a term with a EYFS, KS1 or KS2 class in a green space local to your school.
Countryside Day Visits and Residentials
Support children’s wellbeing and inspire them to protect the natural world by booking a residential or day visit in the countryside.
Our team is trained in trauma-informed practice and we work closely with teachers to meet the needs of every child so that they can each benefit from a transformative deeper nature connection experience.
We work in partnership with landowners in the Darent Valley, the High Weald of Kent and the South Downs National Park offering a range of high quality residentials.
Bespoke INSET & CPD for Schools
Book TGC for energetic, fun days on your school site or in local green spaces delivering practical knowledge and ideas to implement straight away.
We’re here to help you find what’s best for you.
There are multiple ways that you can get in touch with us, please feel free to choose whatever you’d prefer.
We can cater to almost any situation, and there’s no obligation to book once you’ve spoken with us.
Or call us on 02072880188
We have found, particularly, that children with social and emotional difficulties respond well to these sessions and are able to participate in group activities and work collaboratively with their peers.
