Discover Explore Care and Connect
We offer a variety of Educational, Wellbeing, Creative and Environmental programmes for Pre-School, Primary, Secondary, SEN Schools and Home Ed.
Our Programmes
Our innovative 'Discover, Explore,Care and Connect' programmes embody the true essence of immersive learning in a natural setting. We encourage visitors to follow our 'Leave only Footprints' policy - sharing ways to nurture nature, nurture ourselves and nurture the world around us.
Prices start at £255.60 for half day programmes. (Up to 32 participants)
We also offer the option to provide multiple workshops across a term.
Elemental Health Programme
This five or ten week reflective programme for children and young adults provides opportunities for participants to immerse themselves in nature’s elements supporting the development of social and emotional growth. The Hive offers the perfect calm, gentle and supportive space for individuals to learn about nature and the healing power it can have on our lives.
IMPORTANT INFO
DURATION
Half-or Full day for KS2 or KS3 (over 5 or 10 weeks)
Times available:
Am session 9.30am-11.45am
Pm session 12.45pm-3.00pm
Full Day 9.30am- 3.00pm
Days Available:
Monday to Friday
Suitable For
KS2 and KS3
Curriculum Focus
- Natural World
Personal and Social
- Physical Fitness
- Relationship Building
- Calming Techniques
- Perspective Talking
- Resilience
- Communication
- Team Work
A time to talk Programme
The essence of this programme is to encourage children and young adults to talk about feelings and emotions. With nature as a stimulus we encourage conversations to express and interpret. This gently paced session reminds us all of the importance of feeling comfortable to talk about how we feel, empowering young voices and the benefit this can have on our own and others’ wellbeing.
IMPORTANT INFO
DURATION
Half Day or Full Day
Times available:
Am session 9.30am-11.45am
Pm session 12.45pm-3.00pm
Full Day – 9.30am -3.00pm
Days Available
Monday – Friday
Suitable For
KS1 KS2 and KS3
Terms and Conditions Apply
Curriculum Focus
- Speaking and listening
Personal and Social
- Relationship Building
- Calming Techniques
- Perspective Talking
- Resilience
- Communication
- Team Work
Wild at the Hive
This is our bespoke range. The Hive is full of wildlife and a variety of learning zones offering the perfect environment to create programmes to suit your needs/outcomes and themes. Let us know what you are looking for – and come and spend time ‘Wild at the Hive’
IMPORTANT INFO
Duration
Half a day or Full Day
Over a Term
Times available
AM 9.30am -11.45am
PM 12.45pm -3.00pm
Full Day – 9.30am – 3.00pm
Days Available
Monday – Friday
Suitable For
KS1, KS2, KS3 & SEN
Great For:
- Working scientifically
- Collaborations
- Relationship Building
- Team work
- Social Engagement
- Communication
- Reward days
- Year 6 leavers
- Groups with specific needs
- Eco groups
Example Workshops
- Bug Hunting
- Pond Dipping
- Seasons
- Den Building/Shelter
- Plants and science
- Living things and
- Habitats
- Nature Compassion,
- Connection and mindfulness
- Nature Art
- Drama outdoors
- Dance inspired by nature
- Animals including humans
Once Upon a Time
Half day sessions featuring a blend of story-telling, drama and outdoor immersion aimed at fostering creativity in us all. Nature will act as a catalyst as we provide activities to bring stories to life and awaken imaginations.
IMPORTANT INFO
Duration
Half Day or Full day
Times Available
Half Day AM 9.30am -11.45am
or
PM 12.45pm -3.00pm
Full Day – 9.30am – 3.00pm
Available On
Monday-Friday
Suitable For
KS1
KS2
Curriculum Focus
- Spoken Language
- English
- Drama
- Role Play
- Characterization
- Story telling
- Scenario-based learning
- Working collaboration
- Improvisation
- Tableaux
- Hot Seating
Personal and Social
- Creative Thinking
- Communication
- Empathy
- Respecting opinion
Leave Only Footprints
Our Leave Only Footprints programme encourages children to navigate and investigate The Hive in support of healthy sustainable environments and futures. This session supports children to find meaningful ways in everyday actions to nurture and protect our planet. Working together the session aims to help participants understand how the actions they take and make can positively impact and make a difference.
IMPORTANT INFO
Duration
Half Day or Full day
Times available
Half day
AM 9.30am -11.45am
PM 12.45pm -3.00pm
Full Day
9.30am -3.00pm
Days Available
Monday-Friday
Suitable For
KS1 , KS2 (up to year 4)
Curriculum Focus
- Science – Environmental Education – Climate and 5Rs
- Maths-Measurement and Statistics
Personal and Social
- Social Responsibility
- Communication
- Empathy
- Respecting opinions
Roots to Shoots
Pre School
This session is ideal for pre-schools looking to venture outside. Visit for a half day and explore The Hive and sensory activities or a full day and take part in a Hive Trail, Nature and Craft activities, Dance and storytelling and a sing along. Adventure awaits.
Please Enquire
IMPORTANT INFO
DURATION
Half Day
Full Day
Times Available
Half Day 9.30am-11.30am
Full Day 9.30am – 2.45pm
Days Available
Monday-Friday
Suitable For
Pre school
Playing and Exploring
Opportunities for developing spoken language through activities supporting:
Imaginative and Creative Play
Understanding the natural world
Development of gross and fine motor control
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Collaborative Activities
Self-selecting activities
Providing supportive relationships
Full Day: Includes a selection of specialist led activities – nature hunt, art activities, story telling and parachute games.
Home Ed
These sessions are an ideal opportunity for young people and their families to come together to Discover, Explore, Care and Connect in the backdrop of nature.
Whatever your learning style each session combines activities to promote a love of learning through a creative lens.
These fun child centred learning experiences are aimed for children age 6 – 11 looking to deepen their knowledge of themselves, each other and their world.
IMPORTANT INFO
Parent/Guardian to support their child throughout these sessions
Times available
10.00am-12.00 noon
Days Available
Friday 15th March, Friday 19th April, Friday 24th May.
Suitable For
Age 6- 11
Promote a love of learning through a creative lens
These are bookable sessions. Please check back soon for a booking link.
Fun child centred learning experiences
Cost £8.00 per child (siblings £6.95) per session
Block booking Price – All three sessions per child £19.50.
Join Us At The Hive Nature School
Our programmes, events and workshops are professionally delivered by outdoor, creative, educational and well-being specialists
in a peaceful, calm and natural environment.
Each programme is designed to inspire and motivate providing fun, engaging, enriching outdoor experiences for children and adults.
Discover
Experiences of the outdoors have the potential to confer a wide range of benefits helping us discover more about ourselves and helping us to face the wider world. (RSPB)
Explore
Outdoor experiences can help to make subjects more vivid and interesting and enhance understanding. (RSPB)
Care
Understanding, learning and caring for the environment help us to become responsible citizens. (RSPB)
Connect
Being connected to nature has positive impacts on education, physical health, emotional wellbeing and personal and social skills. (RSPB)
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