Outdoor Education & Bushcraft for Schools
Progressively building confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills through flexible taster days and multi-year development programmes.
Welcome to Woodland Roots
We deliver structured, progressive bushcraft and outdoor education programmes for primary and secondary schools across Shropshire and the surrounding areas.
Whether you are looking to introduce a single cohort to outdoor learning or embed a long-term skills curriculum across your entire school, we provide safe, highly engaging, and expertly managed sessions.
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Multi-Year Wild Passport Curriculum
Our flagship, structured outdoor progression programme. Pupils track real skill development and earn recognised certificates year-on-year.
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Flexible School Bushcraft Days
From half-day tasters to 6-week progressive blocks, tailored safely to your school grounds or our private woodland.
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Mini Medics First Aid Workshops
A practical, engaging emergency skills workshop for ages 8–11 delivered right at your school.
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Full-Term & Custom Provision
Looking for dedicated alternative provision or full-term outdoor learning? We build bespoke proposals aligned to your goals.
Multi-Year Wild Passport Curriculum
True confidence and outdoor mastery aren't built in a single afternoon. For schools looking to embed outdoor learning deeply into their culture, Woodland Roots offers the acclaimed Wild Passport framework. This is our structured, multi-year pathway designed to follow a cohort of children as they progress through different year groups.
Rather than repeating the same basic activities year after year, pupils return to the woods each term or school year to tackle advanced levels across five core categories: Woodcraft, Shelter, Fire, Nature, and Rope.
Why Shropshire schools commit to the multi-year pathway:
Continuous Skill Progression: Watch a single cohort grow from basic tool safety to genuine outdoor mastery over multiple years.
Measurable Pupil Portfolios: Provides schools with clear, ongoing evidence of personal development, resilience, and teamwork—perfect for your school portfolio and inspection readiness.
Recognised Achievement: Pupils earn progressive certificates as they pass levels, providing a lasting boost to self-esteem.
Flexible School Bushcraft Days
Whether you want to dip your toes in with a one-off curriculum hook or book a short-term skills block, we offer flexible, expertly delivered bushcraft sessions. We work in partnership with schools to deliver:
One-Off Half-Day or Full-Day Taster Sessions: Perfect for a memorable rewards day, an end-of-term celebration, or a specific topic hook.
6-Week or Full-Term Progression Programmes: Designed for a specific class or target cohort to build core confidence and practical bushcraft skills over a half or full term.
What Happens in a Session?
Each session begins with a clear welcome and safety briefing before moving into practical, hands-on activities. Depending on the age, objectives, and timeframe, pupils may explore:
Fire lighting using safe, controlled methods
Shelter building and knot tying
Tool use with appropriate supervision
Outdoor cooking over an open fire
Woodland challenges and team-building activities
Activities are introduced progressively and adapted to suit the confidence and experience of the group.
Mini Medics First Aid Workshops
Alongside our core woodland sessions, we offer Mini Medics, a highly practical and engaging emergency skills workshop specifically designed for children aged 8–11.
Delivered directly at your school, this workshop gives pupils the tools and confidence to handle real-life emergencies without the scary medical jargon.
Children learn how to:
Stay calm and assess a situation safely
Call 999 clearly and confidently
Perform basic CPR and understand how an AED is used
Place someone in the recovery position
Respond to choking and minor bleeding
Full-Term & Custom Provision
At Woodland Roots, we understand that standard frameworks don't fit every pupil's needs. If your school requires a completely bespoke approach, we are here to collaborate with you to design a high-impact outdoor programme.
What we can deliver:
Dedicated Alternative Provision: Long-term, small-group outdoor intervention designed to support vulnerable pupils, build emotional regulation, and re-engage learners with education.
Full-Term Nurture Groups: Weekly woodland sessions targeting specific social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support objectives.
Bespoke Curriculum Integration: Custom lesson planning tailored to tie directly into your current term's specific history, science, or geography topics.
Why Choose Us?
When you partner with Woodland Roots, you are working directly with a dedicated, local outdoor specialist. All of our school programmes are personally designed and led by myself, Tom Wright. I am a fully DBS-checked and Outdoor First Aid qualified instructor, committed to providing a calm, supportive, and safe environment where every pupil can thrive.
Sessions can be delivered flexibly on your own school grounds, or at our spectacular private woodland site on the Llanforda Estate right here in Oswestry.
What is Included in Every Programme?
To make outdoor learning as stress-free as possible for your teaching staff, we handle all the heavy lifting. Every single package automatically includes:
Bespoke Session Planning: Tailored directly to your school's specific learning goals, cohort size, and ability levels.
All Specialist Equipment: We provide all tools, safety equipment, shelters, and materials required for the activities.
Comprehensive Safety Management: Fully risk-assessed sessions with clear, proven safety guidelines provided to your team beforehand.
Eco-Contribution: We are proud to plant one tree for every single pupil through our partnership with Ecologi.
What People Say About Woodland Roots
FAQs
Are sessions linked to the curriculum?
Yes. Our sessions support personal development, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical, hands-on learning. By utilising the Wild Passport framework, our multi-week programmes align seamlessly with curriculum targets in D&T, Geography, and Science, giving you a structured way to demonstrate measurable pupil progress.
What age groups do you work with?
We work with primary and secondary pupils (typically ages 8–18). Activities are adapted to suit age and confidence levels.
How large can groups be?
We deliver to small cohorts, whole classes and year groups (delivered in rotation where appropriate). Group size is discussed during booking to ensure suitable session structure.
Do sessions run in all weather?
Yes — outdoor learning continues in most conditions. If severe weather compromises safety, we’ll contact you in advance to discuss alternatives.
Can sessions be delivered at our school?
Yes. We can deliver on your school grounds, at a local outdoor space, or at our private woodland site.
Do you offer one-off sessions or longer programmes?
Both. We understand that every school has different needs, so you can book one-off half or full-day experiences, 6-week blocks, or full-term programmes. However, for maximum educational impact, we also offer multi-year partnerships utilising the Wild Passport framework, allowing your students to build on their skills year after year.
How does pricing work?
Pricing depends on session length, group size, location and whether you’re booking a one-off or a programme. We provide clear, structured proposals tailored to your school.
Ready to Bring Learning Outdoors?
Whether you want to lock in a multi-year Wild Passport curriculum, book a one-off rewards day, or discuss a completely bespoke alternative provision package, I would love to collaborate with your school.
Get in Touch for a Custom Proposal
We don't believe in rigid forms or automated replies. When you get in touch, you deal directly with me. I will work with you to design a clear, structured proposal tailored perfectly to your school's budget, timetable, and pupil needs.
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