natures base logo, where education becomes a living adventure

home
childrens workshops
education for sustainability
in-service training
developing your school grounds
who we are
contact
links

news header
Teacher training in Uganda.
Gyles has just returned from an adventurous trip to Uganda as part of a team from Devon Development Education training 100 Ugandan teachers. Gyles specialised in fieldwork, teambuilding and how to have fun teaching!

Fieldwork through Photography.
From Jan 2008-2010, Gyles Morris will be working as an adviser to the Photographers Gallery in London and 20 schools around the country on promoting field work through photography- creating a sense of place, a project sponsored by Colliers Green.

 

who we work with header
Many schools throughout the country, the Royal Geographical Society IBG, the Institute of Education London University Primary MA / PGCE, Roehampton University, Canterbury University, SCITT, the Geographical Association, teacher training colleges, Devon Curriculum Services, Local Education Authorities, Keynote Education, the Soil Association, Farming and Countryside Education ( FACE), and The Photographers Gallery, London.

 
quote - The children had a simply fantastic time with you. It is very easy to see at a glance when children areenjoying themselves and learning so much in the process
Welcome to Naturesbase.
Naturesbase is committed to helping children and teachers understand and become inspired by the natural world, sustainable development and their school environment.
Many hundreds of students, staff and pupils every year experience Naturesbase through the range of cross-curricular activities, training workshops and school ground development days delivered across the UK.

Our activities through direct hands on experiences incorporate sustainability, geography fieldwork, the global dimension and forest schools, helping to develop a full range of personal, social and emotional skills.

Our aim is to:
> Awaken a sense of awe and wonder
> Inspire a sense of adventure through learning
> Deliver innovative, imaginative and engaging programmes
> Develop self esteem and confidence
> Build co-operation and trust
> Explore independence and interdependence

Our creative and practical approach encourages children of all ages and abilities to participate fully in a meaningful and relevant way. 

Our belief is endorsed by the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, Every Child Matters, Eco Schools and  Sustainable Schools.

Our experience, of over 15 years in providing environmental education guarantees any programme will be delivered with passion, flexibility and the of highest quality.
children sitting in a circle


girls wittling sticks


boy hiding in grass



quote - We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstancesquote - Thank you for a year’s worth of awe and wonder and helping revive our geography curriculumquote - I learnt so many new things, it was my best day coz we didn’t do any work

We deliver courses in schoolsgrounds, staff rooms and teacher training colleges through out the country. If you are interested in organising an unforgettable day of adventure and stimulation for your class or a training day for the staff at your school, we are a small flexible team who would value designing a day to meet your needs, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

green leaves