Boot Up Outdoor Learning

29/09/2026

There is still time to book your child’s place on our inclusive creative outdoors home ed group for this school term. Please get in touch with [email protected] or give us a call on 07967 132919

28/09/2026

Spaces available for the rest of this half term and into next term in our Wednesday and Thursday groups.

We provide specialist 1:1 alternative provision for children and young people with SEND, school refusal, or other reasons for finding mainstream school difficult.

Our sessions take place in a bespoke outdoor learning setting, providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people can learn, explore and build confidence at their own pace.

Our activities include:

• Bushcraft and woodland adventure
• Cooking on the fire
• Creative arts and crafts
• Nature studies
• Woodwork / Green woodwork
• Gardening
• Life skills
• Socialising and developing confidence
• Preparing and enjoying meals together

All sessions are delivered with 1:1 support within small, carefully supported groups, allowing each young person to receive the individual attention and encouragement they need.

If you think our provision could be a good fit for your child or young person, please get in touch to find out more.

07967 132919
[email protected]

18/09/2026

The autumn term is in full swing at Boot Up!

It’s been another brilliant week of outdoor learning, creativity and connection. From making nature pinball and exploring Nordic braiding, to creating land art and cooking apple and blackberry crumble over the fire, there’s been plenty to get stuck into.

Boot Up provides alternative provision in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, where children and young people, including those with SEN, can learn in ways that work for them.

We believe in creating a space where every young person feels welcomed, valued and able to be themselves, while developing confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Another week of learning, laughter and making memories outdoors.

If you would like to discuss booking a place for your child in our 1:1 groups then please do get in touch [email protected] / 07967 132919

15/09/2026

In a sunny corner of Boot Up under the pine tree sits the green woodwork area, a sheltered place you can sit, learn and hone your skills in green woodwork. 💚🌳

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

As a new academic year begins, we thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves… 🌿
We are Boot Up! Outdoor Learning, established in 2009 just outside Falmouth in Perranarworthal (look out for the Olive Grove to find us!)

Boot Up is a bespoke outdoor learning space supporting young people with SEND, as well as those who are currently not attending school. Our specialist alternative provision offers a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young minds can grow, build confidence and explore education in a different way.
But that’s not all we offer! Alongside our alternative provision, we also welcome our wider community with:

🌱 Home education sessions – Tuesday & Friday mornings
🔥 After-school Campfire Club
🌿 Adult Gardening & Wellbeing Club
🐞 Parent & Toddler Club

We are a small, dedicated team of practitioners with a wealth of experience and a real passion for outdoor learning. Our sessions are wonderfully varied, from bushcraft and campfire cooking to gardening, nature exploration, arts and crafts, and everything in between.

At Boot Up, we believe that learning doesn’t have to happen within four walls. Sometimes, the best learning happens outside, around a fire, in the mud, amongst the trees and with the freedom to explore.

We’re looking forward to another year of learning, growing, connecting and getting muddy together!

If you’d like to find out more about Boot Up or any of our sessions, please get in touch. 💚
[email protected] / 07967 132919

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06/06/2026

Day three of the Royal Cornwall Show… and what a washout it was! 🌧️

As many of you will know, today’s show was unfortunately cancelled due to the severe weather conditions, overnight damage, and the overall state of the site.

It can’t have been an easy decision for the organisers, but we understand how much the weather can impact events like this—especially when you work in the outdoor education industry, as we do. Our thoughts are also with all the other exhibitors, food vendors, and businesses who were affected.

We’re safely back home now, finally dried out, with a well-earned cup of tea in hand. ☕️

Here’s hoping for sunnier skies ahead

05/06/2026

Day two at the Royal Cornwall Show brought a little bit of everything, sunshine, showers, and mice… lots of mice!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, made a Boot Up badge, or created one of our little woodland mice. It’s been fantastic meeting so many of you and seeing your creativity in action.

We were also delighted to see a few more of our past and present students. It’s always a joy to hear what they’ve been up to and to see their smiling faces.

The forecast is looking a little windy for tomorrow, so if you’re heading to the show, lace up those boots and hold on to your hats!

We look forward to seeing you there