Impact
Our Theory of Change demonstrates how the activities we run enable us to achieve our short and long term outcomes, ultimately helping us improve the physical and mental wellbeing of the young people and adults we work with, and empowering them to become more responsible citizens.
Impacts
Improved physical and mental wellbeing
More responsible citizens
Long Term Outcomes
Better connection with others
Better connection with self
Better connection to environment
Short Term Outcomes
Increased empathy and trust
Improved communication / team working
Increased problem solving ability
Develop a sense of responsibility for self and others
Better understanding of consequences of own actions
Sense of empowerment
Develop new skills experiences and memories
Improved connection and understanding of the senses
Improved self advocacy
Increased confidence to try new things
Improved decision making
Tools for physical and emotional regulation
Develop new strategies for enjoying the outdoors
Increased awarenewss and knowledge of nature
Positive emotional response to nature
Develop responsibility for local environment
Activities
Sharing ideas / knowledge and learning from peers
Conflict resolution without adult intervention
Making compromises
Experience leading / being led by peers
Reflecting upon own needs and those of others
Children design their own projects
Journaling own progress
Loose parts play ‘risky’ activities and spaces to fail (fire lighting, woodland craft, axe work, tree climbing)
Creating a ‘yes space’
Exploring new spaces
Survival skills: creating shelter, finding, cooking and sharing food
Being outdoors in all weathers
Spending time still in nature vs. moving through it
Learning about ecosystems, food chains and life cycles
Responsible foraging
Nature-themed games / activities (bug houses, woodland animal role play)
Clearing rubbish
Leaving no trace policies
Inputs
Diverse groups from the community
Skilled practitioners who develop trusting relationships with participants, empower them, keep them safe and follow their lead
Learning environments where failure is celebrated and children do not feel threatened or judged
Access to local woodlands and wild spaces
Impact and Monitoring Reports
Focus on Belonging 2024 – 2025
Gateshead Riverside 2022 – 2023
All Provision Sep – Nov21 Q3
All Provision Dec21 – Feb22 Q4
Holiday Club Mar – Aug22 Q1 Q2
Specialist Provision Sep22 – Feb23
Kindergarten Mar – Aug 23
Reframing Autism Cohort 2 Dec24
Staff Experience Sep23 – Aug24
