Groundwork Wakefield

Outdoor Woodland Learning (OWL)

Based on the principles of Forest Schools Outdoor Woodland Learning (OWL) encourages an appreciation of the natural world and builds self-esteem and confidence. This is achieved through visits to woodland sites. Individuals can master tasks of increasing complexity and learn the associated social skills. The OWL model is suited to people of all ages.

Tasks such as building a shelter are broken down into smaller sessions such as learning how to tie knots or collecting suitable material. Since the sessions are learner led they go at the pace of the learners so that everyone is included and no one is left to fail.

The project has been tried and tested with a number of groups, including referrals from the Youth Offending Team, where this alternative learning environment offers individuals the opportunity to gain social skills that can be transferred back into the community.

Product Sheet (PDF) OWL

Groundwork Wakefield
Block C, Normanton Town Hall
High Street
Normanton WF6 2DZ

T : 01924 307222
F : 01924 307220
E : wakefield@groundwork.org.uk