Our Education
Interventions & Experiences
"Nature is one of our greatest teachers"
We have created a wide range of engaging education programs for young people of all ages and abilities that are experiencing barriers to education. Our programs focus on nature exploration, preservation & conservation, creative tasks and adventure activities and include functional skills in both Maths & English. We also cover important socio-education subjects such as PSHE and intercultural communications.
We have developed a unique education pathway that incorporates four "Learning Focus Areas" which are the foundations of all our projects and are the bedrock learning outcomes in each scheme of work. These Focus Areas are;
Knowledge Creativity Adventure Social Wellness
Support Interventions we offer
FOUNDATION
This baseline intervention package for individuals requiring a nurturing and therapeutic approach, to improve self-confidence, resilience, and social wellbeing. At Moor to Life we work with providers collaboratively and create a tailored program that offers projects in nature connectivity, land-based activities, adventure, ecology, gardening, landscaping and forest school.
INTERMEDIATE
This intervention is aimed at supporting individuals with greater special educational and SEMH needs and requires a higher level of support. Individuals may be at risk of exclusion and need support to re-engage in life skills, functional skills and therapeutic focused programs. We work with providers collaboratively and create a tailored program that offers accredited qualifications in nature connectivity, biodiversity, ecology, gardening, landscaping, forest school, and outdoor education. Mathematics, English and PSHE are all imbedded in our programs.
ADVANCED / ADVANCED PLUS
This intervention is for individuals with high complex needs, requiring bespoke interventions and provision from high quality staff, with a high staff ratio. The advanced interventions generally focus on the areas of greater need highlighted in the student's EHCP. A broader range of qualifications can be delivered, whilst still maintaining the prime focus on the student’s SEMH needs.
Education Experiences
Moor To Sea
Our Moor To Sea program offers our students the opportunity to explore the beautiful coastline that we have on our doorstep. The Kitley Estate is situated at the mouth of the Yealm Estuary providing the perfect resource to teach our students about marine biology, ecology and conservation. We have qualified marine biologists amongst our staff who have developed an engaging, informative and adventurous program that is accessible to all students.
Moor To Explore
As part of our Adventure program we utilize both land and sea to explore new places, learn about new environments and discover more about what Devon has to offer. With the famous Dartmoor on our doorstep, our experienced staff have created a number of adventure based programs that are edcuational and promote positive health and welbeing
Moor To Grow
Our Moor To Grow program offers our students the opportunity to learn about horticulture, fruit and vegetable growing and sustainable food production. We are incredibly fortunate to have two beautiful Edwardian Walled Gardens on The Kitley Estate. These provide an idyllic setting to create an unrivalled school kitchen/gardening program. We aim to restore the gardens back to their former glory and create a fully organic food growing project for our own use and to offer to the local community.
Moor Sustainable
In all our programs we champion sustainability and "Greener" methods of operation. As examples;
To heat our facilities we use wood that has been processed from timber on the estate. Our electricity is provided by solar energy powering ECOFLOW power banks. We encourage multi use bottles and food containers to reduce the amount of plastic we use. Food waste is disposed of in our wormery to create organic compost for our Moor To Grow programs. The hedging boundaries of our facilities are created by utilizing cut laurel to weave and form.
