Schools and Groups 

Are you a Headteacher or Teacher looking for delivery of Forest School or Outdoor Learning sessions that can be linked to National Curriculum topics and delivered on your school site?

A Breath of Fresh Air CIC might be what you're looking for. Since 2019, A Breath of Fresh Air have been busy running Forest School sessions within North Devon schools with year-round provision. We can create a package to suit your needs. We also offer small group sessions focussing on targeted learners and children who may need a little respite from the demand of the classroom.

We also offer a bespoke service supporting the establishment of Outdoor Learning/Forest School delivery and development of your outdoor site.

​Please get in touch to find out more about what we can offer your setting.

Send us an email!

Our Level 3 trained Forest School Practitioners...

• are suitable, highly skilled and passionate with a broad range of specialist qualifications and experience.
• provide opportunities for hands on learning through cross-curricular links across all subjects.
• facilitate the development of children's physical and mental health. Forest school provides the opportunity for children to achieve outside of the classroom, increasing their self belief, confidence, learning capacity, enthusiasm, communication and problem-solving skills and emotional well-being. These benefits feed back into the classroom environment.
• ensure children take responsibility for the natural environment and become responsible citizens.
• support children to identify risks and increase their confidence in managing risks. We encourage the children to make sensible and informed decisions about how to deal with unfamiliar situations.
• stimulate investigation, curiosity and creative minds through well-planned sessions that either: follow the Forest School ethos of being child-led, intertwining their interests within the activities; or are Outdoor Learning sessions that have a focused outcome linking with the National Curriculum learning objectives.
• develop team working skills and encourage children to become independent in an outdoor environment.

 Our Practitioners work with class teachers to deliver Outdoor Learning that enrich the National Curriculum and links to each year group’s topic. Sessions are appropriately challenging, support learning objectives, and address barriers to learning. We also run child-led Forest School sessions, adapting to children's interests, fostering a love for learning through play and discovery.

Our Practitioners conduct thorough site and session risk assessments before each session and ensure children understand how to stay safe. Sessions run in all weather conditions, except in extreme high winds, with children dressed appropriately so they can fully engage in every activity.

Meet the Team

Our trained Forest School Practitioners work across different schools within North Devon and Torridge.

Sarah Tawse

Sarah is the heart of ABOFA. She has over 15 years of experience as a Countryside Ranger and is a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner. She is passionate about sharing outdoor experiences and continually develops her skills through CPD. Sarah delivers Outdoor Learning and Forest School sessions within a number of local schools. She creates exciting opportunities for children to connect with nature. Sarah also loves spending time outdoors with her growing family.

Sophie Brookes

Sophie has 12 years of primary teaching experience and, after having her second child, shifted her focus to outdoor learning. She completed her Level 3 Outdoor Curriculum Coordinator and Forest School Leader qualifications and now leads Forest School sessions and after-school clubs in two local primary schools while also supporting the business behind the scenes. She is passionate about inspiring children to explore, learn and grow through nature.
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Ruby Dixon

Ruby has been part of ABOFA for the last two years and recently achieved her Level 3 Forest School Lead qualification. She runs engaging and adventurous sessions at a local Primary School, working with all year groups four days a week. Passionate about outdoor learning, Ruby loves helping children build confidence, resilience, and a connection with nature. 
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We offer half days and full days at your own setting. Prices start from £75.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs and are lead by one of our Forest School Practitioners alongside a Class TA.
Additional leaders are available on request at an additional cost.

Please get in touch to find out more about what A Breath of Fresh Air can offer your setting. 

Send us an email!