School Trips - Curriculum Days

Our curriculum days combine creative play, learning and discovery, where children can experience their classroom topics in the great outdoors.


We deliver curriculum days throughout the year - experiencing all weathers and seasons.


Choose from one of our woodland sites:


  • The Island, Summerseat, BL9 5PE
  • Dunham Massey National Trust, WA14 4SJ
  • Turton Tower Heritage Trust, BL7 0HG


If you can't come to us we can deliver curriculum days at your school! All we need is an outdoor space with trees!

A day learning outside of the classroom


We start every curriculum day together around our fire circle with singing and music - welcoming your class into the woodlands.


After introductions and our safety guidance, children will have the rest of the day to discover their topic through hands-on outdoor activities.  There will also plenty of time for the children to explore and play in the woodlands.


At the end of the day, we will return together to the fire circle to toast our favourite treat (s’mores!) and to give thanks and say goodbye to the woodland.

  • Safeguarding

    All CommuniTree staff are enhanced DBS checked and completed our safe recruitment process.


    Designated safeguarding lead: Leanne Rostron 

    Deputy designated safeguarding lead: James Perkin


    All assistants are Level 2 trained in safeguarding.


    Parents will be required to complete our consent forms. A link to this form will be sent with your booking confirmaition.

  • Health and Safety

    Risk assessments

    Site checks are completed daily and and we conduct dynamic risk assessments. Copies of our risk assessments will be provided with your booking confirmation.


    First aid

    We have designated staff who are outdoor first aid certified.


    View policies and procedures


  • Food and Hygiene

    All staff are level 2 trained in food and hygiene.


    We are nut product free site. However, there are tree nuts that grow on our sites such as hazelnuts, horse chestnuts.


    On booking, we will provide a list of the food we provide with a list of ingredients and allegens.


    Toilet facilities and hand-washing 

    Enclosed camping toilet is provided with handwash, hand sanitiser and water. 


  • Weather conditions

    Our curriculm days are fully outdoors in rain, snow or shine! 


    For days where there is heavy rain, we will put a tarp over the fire circle to provide shelter.


    Children spending time outdoors in all weathers:

    • develops resilience
    • develops  a connection with nature in all seasons
    • supports mental heath and wellbeing

    Due to safety precautions and the level of risk, we are required to postpone visits if wind gusts are more than 40mph.  

  • Kit List

    All children and staff need to dress for the weather!


    What to wear 

    • Warm removable layers
    • Waterproof over layer or an all in one suit
    • jumper/fleece
    • Warm socks
    • Wellies/walking boots
    • Sun hat and sun cream (hot days)
    • Warm hat and gloves (cold days

    What to bring

    • Small personal hand towel
    • Refillable water bottle
    • Packed lunch - no nut products, no glass containers

    Mobile phones/ smart watches are not allowed

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    "My year 6 class absolutely love their topic day at Summerseat. They were able to learn, be creative, work collaboratively and explore the fun of the outdoor in a safe environment. Since returning to school, this is all they have talked about. One said it was the BEST trip he'd ever been on."

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    "My class had the best time at Turton Tower and still talk about Leanne and the forest promises today. Thank you so much for such a lovely experience and for making us all feel so welcome."

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    "The Stone Age day was absolutely brilliant! The children loved it and it was so beneficial for them. With a mixture of free choice and Stone Age related activities the children had a blast and we will definitely be back again with next year's year 3!"

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Our Curriculum Days


Choose one of our popular curriculum days below or if you looking for a different topic or theme, we can create a bespoke curriculum day that suits your teaching requirements.


What's included in your curriculum day:


  • Experienced Level 3 Forest School Leader
  • Forest School Assistant
  • Introductory pre-visit lesson plan and activities
  • Four-hour immersive woodland experience
  • Hands-on curriculum based activities
  • Hot drink and toasted snacks
  • Post visit activity ideas


PHSE

Woodland Wellbeing

Full day of woodland free play, nature games and self-care.

History

  • The Stone Age: In the beginning
  • The Anglo-Saxons: Longboat Invasion
  • Ancient Civilisations

Geography

  • Mapping
  • Rivers: The water cycle
  • Natural Disasters
  • Into the forest

English

Enchanted Forest

Our English themed curriculum days aim to inspire pupils’ curiosity and fascination about stories and the art of story-telling.

Science

  • Habitats: Bugs and minibeasts
  • Bees and Pollination
  • Magnificent Materials
  • Plants
  • The Seasons
  • Earth and Space

Bespoke

As well as our core curriculum day topics, we can create bespoke curriculum days to complement

what your pupils are learning at school:


A book

A historical figure

An awareness day or event

How to book a curriculum day

If you are interested in booking a curriculum day, please complete the form below and we will get in touch


Reconnecting people with nature