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AQA Programmes at Home Farm, Arlington Court

Outdoor Learning That Builds Confidence and Real Skills

At Green Paths, we offer AQA Outdoor Skills & Resilience Programme at Home Farm, Arlington Court — giving children and young people the chance to learn outdoors while gaining recognised awards.

These sessions are hands-on, supportive, and designed to help every learner feel successful.

What to Expect

Our programmes focus on building confidence, independence, and recognised achievement in just 4 weeks. This might include:

  • Bushcraft and fire skills

  • Nature photography

  • Nature and wildlife exploration

  • Tool use and practical skills

  • Teamwork and problem-solving

  • Building confidence and resilience

Every activity works towards an AQA Unit Award, so learners leave with something to show for their achievements.

Who It’s For

These programmes are ideal for:

  • Children who learn better outside the classroom

  • Young people needing a confidence boost

  • Home-educated learners

  • Children with SEND

  • Those struggling in mainstream education

We create a calm, welcoming space where every child can take part and feel valued.

Why It Works

Being outdoors changes things.

Children often feel less pressure, more engaged, and more willing to try. That’s when real progress happens — not just in learning, but in confidence, wellbeing, and self-belief.

Our Approach

We keep things simple:

  • Inclusive – everyone is supported

  • Practical – learning by doing

  • Supportive – we meet each learner where they are

  • Recognised – every achievement counts through AQA.

Why Green Paths?

We specialise in inclusive outdoor education that genuinely supports children and young people — especially those who need something different.

This isn’t just another session.
It’s a chance for learners to feel capable, succeed, and be recognised.

AQA Unit Awards

Cost

Comparable provision often exceeds £25 per session — our full programme is £75

Delivered at Home Farm, Arlington Court — a unique outdoor learning environment designed to inspire confidence and growth.

With this, you receive:

  • A structured programme

  • Clear outcomes

  • Recognised award

  • Limited spaces to ensure support

  • Start and end point

What Are AQA Unit Awards?

The AQA Unit Award Scheme is a nationally recognised framework that celebrates achievement across a wide range of subjects and skills.

Each unit allows learners to:

  • complete practical, achievable tasks

  • work at a pace that suits them

  • build confidence through success

  • receive formal recognition for what they have achieved

AQA awards are particularly valuable because they recognise progress in a flexible and inclusive way. This makes them ideal for children and young people who may not always thrive in more traditional learning environments.