The National Bushcraft School Association has been created as a benchmarking and development tool that sets a professional standard for Outdoor education  provision within education settings.

We teach safe, fun & educational activities building on skills through activities including Firelighting, Foraging, Axe Throwing, Air Rifles, Shelter Building, Water, Knots, Tree Identification, First Aid and more!

The benefits of outdoor education and in particular Bushcraft are immense. It can help develop confidence, nurture new skills, assist with well-being and helps your mental health. With Ofsted being so positive in regard to outdoor learning we have developed our courses in collaboration with school leaders, and have referenced them to areas of the National Curriculum.

We bring a real passion to share knowledge, understanding and enable everyone to achieve success.

Our founder Jonathan Earle has been an outdoor instructor since 2011. Prior & during this time he worked as a Criminal Lawyer for 18 years with extensive knowledge of Health & Safety law enabling him to advise clients on risk assessments and best practice. He has written an Activity & Outdoor Learning & Achievement Progress Booklet that helps students, teachers, SMT & stakeholders track & cross reference academic progress. He has also published a number of books that contain detailed lesson plans and national curriculum links.

Jonathan runs adults training courses including school activity leader training for teachers & teaching assistants. These courses are CPD accredited and with ongoing support allow the school staff to teaching outdoor learning with confidence.

Jonathan has a real passion to share knowledge, understanding and enable everyone to achieve success.