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Learning from the Land

The Ernest Cook Trust works hard to find the most appropriate and accessible ways of sharing our love of the outdoors with those who can truly benefit the most

    We Are Here For You

    Enabling children and young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged, to experience the outdoors in all its wonder is at the heart of what we do.

    Schools

    Enabling children and young people to experience the outdoors in all its wonder is at the heart of what we do. Our Schools Programme helps schools maximise their Outdoor Learning provision, within their own school site and community and through visits to our estates.

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    Communities

    Spending constructive time in the outdoors can be a game changer for disadvantaged young people with challenging circumstances. Working collaboratively with a range of organisations, we help facilitate Outdoor Learning, in order to achieve better life outcomes.

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    Outdoor Futures

    From apprenticeships to skills certification, we provide young people with the skills and experiences needed for a career in the outdoors, particularly those who prefer to learn away from the traditional classroom.

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    With the lifting of restrictions on school travel, we are now welcoming groups back to our sites. Our learning visits on the Trust’s estates and on school grounds continue to be subject to the prevailing COVID restrictions; please be reassured that all the necessary safety measures and precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved in all activities. Please contact us if you would like to find out more about how we can support your school, college or community.
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    The children have had an invaluable education from forest school that we cannot provide in the classroom.
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