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What We Do

Alt Outdoors Ltd offers bespoke outdoor-based alternative provision in East Sussex for young people aged 11–18 who experience barriers to engagement in traditional education. Our work focuses on building confidence, resilience, and life skills through carefully planned outdoor, practical, and community-based experiences, supporting positive outcomes for young people, schools, and local authorities.

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Outdoor & Practical Activities

🌿 Nature & Environment

  • Woodland exploration and guided walks
  • Wildlife and plant identification
  • Habitat creation projects
  • Seasonal environmental tasks
  • Nature journaling and reflection

🧗 Adventure & Physical Challenges

  • Hiking and navigation
  • Orienteering activities
  • Confidence-building challenges
  • Team problem-solving tasks
  • Personal goal-setting challenges

🔥 Bushcraft & Survival Skills

  • Shelter building
  • Fire lighting (risk assessed)
  • Camp cooking
  • Tool safety and woodcraft
  • Outdoor safety skills

💚 Wellbeing & Life Skills

  • Mindfulness and grounding activities
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Confidence-building exercises
  • Reflection and goal-setting

📚 Outdoor Education

  • Functional maths in outdoor contexts
  • Applied literacy tasks
  • Science through nature and movement
  • Project-based learning
  • EHCP-linked activities

🤝 Community Engagement

  • Supported trips into the community
  • Travel training and route planning
  • Local sporting activities
  • Volunteering and community projects
  • Building independence in public settings
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Our Staff

Wilfy Gladwin-Nelson – Director

Qualified teacher (QTS) with over ten years’ experience working across primary, secondary, and specialist SEN settings. Wilfy has held pastoral leadership roles and led outdoor education programmes, supporting young people with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, school avoidance, and behavioural challenges.

His work is grounded in trauma-informed practice and focuses on empowering young people through safe, structured outdoor experiences that build confidence, resilience, and real-world skills.