Emily Whiteley -In-between the trees

Ages 11-16, Ages 16+, Ages 6-10, Climate change , Crafts, Forest school, Heritage Crafts, Outdoor activities, SEND

I have a broad teaching experience of over 25 years specialising in Outdoor Learning, Forest School, SEND and Autism.

Whilst I continue to teach outdoor learning and forest school in a large secondary special school here in Sheffield, I have set up a small creative project that combines the best practice of my areas of expertise in order to build capacity throughout the Yorkshire region.

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds to facilitate positive experiences with nature.

We offer tailor made programmes to foster creativity and wellbeing, supporting individuals, groups and communities to make the most of outdoor spaces and maximise their interactions with the natural world. The need to do so is more important than ever and we strive to support ALL young people of Sheffield to enjoy the benefits of living in the Outdoor City.

Specialist areas of expertise

Outdoor Learning, Forest School, Autism, managing challenging behaviour, supporting EHCP targets, strengthening parent/carer/sibling partnerships, inclusion.

Our offer includes

1. Stand alone or series of workshops for organisations, groups + individuals

2. CPD

3. Collaborative practice sessions

4. Audits of outdoor spaces and guidance on how to maximise potential use

5. Design of bespoke programmes in response to individual requests and needs, such as, Alternative Provision, Nurture Groups or Outdoor Interventions

We are a Forest School Association recognised Forest School provider. 

Emily Whiteley -In-between the trees Stories

Sensory Circuits in Nature

This April, we held an evening CPD workshop at Bents Green School called 'Sensory Cir …

Launch of 3 new Sheffield Adventures with Children’s University

We are thrilled to become a validated Children’s University Learning Destinatio …