Wilder Learning

Our Wilder Learning team provides teacher training and school support to empower teachers to deliver the National Curriculum outside of the classroom, embedding opportunities for nature connection through learning and play. We facilitate this through whole school INSET training, Forest School and Wild Beach accredited training.

We collaborate with schools as advisors to enhance their sites for biodiversity and nature connectivity, using a child-centred approach. This work supports the implementation of schools’ Climate Action Plans and achieving Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Strategic Transformations.

For those that have already established Forest School or Wild Beach in their setting, we run networking events for our practitioners. This is an opportunity to meet with other associates, share ideas, resources and best practice whilst developing professional relationships across the county in a friendly and supportive environment.

We also offer children's nature clubs including Nature Tots, Wildlife Watch and Wildlife Rangers at Tilgate Park in Crawley and Rye Harbour, which also hosts a range of nature-based activities throughout the year.

Sign up to our schools newsletter for half termly updates, resources and first to know offers

We look forward to hearing from you. ~ Abi Weeden, Head of Wilder Learning
Email: [email protected]

In this section

Wilder Schools

Find out how we can help your school get closer to nature

Grants and Funding

Funding opportunities to make it easier for your school to work with our Wilder Learning team

Forest School Training

If you would like to train to become actively involved in Forest Schools, we now offer training at Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Wild Beach Training

If you would like to become involved with running a beach school, we offer Wild Beach training. Click here for upcoming sessions

Forest School

A forest school is an inspirational process that offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities to appreciate and enjoy their local woodlands.

Wild Beach

Reconnecting people and their marine environment is at the heart of our Wild Beach ethos.

Education Centres

Sussex Wildlife Trust currently operates an Environmental Education Centre at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

News and Blogs

See the latest ideas and innovations in Wilder Learning across Sussex

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