External Interest Survey – Independent Outdoor School

Independent Outdoor School

For families not currently attending Little Bugs
Childs Name (Optional)

First NameLast Name
Current Nursery Setting Attending
What age is your child?

2- 3 years4–5 years (Pre-school / P1 age)6–7 years8-9 years10-11 years
If such a school were available, would you consider enrolling your child?

Yes- DefinitelyPossibly- I would like further infromationNo-Not at this time

How important are the following aspects of an outdoor school for your child?

	Not Important	Neutral	Extremely Important
Smaller class sizes and more individual attention
Hands-on, outdoor learning linked to Curriculum for Excellence
More opportunities for physical activity and wellbeing
A nurturing, less formal environment than traditional classrooms
Support for additional support needs (ASN)

Other? (Please tell us more)
What concerns would you have about your child attending a fully outdoor school?
How far would you be willing to travel daily

Under 15 Min15-30 min30-45 minover 45 min
What is your current postcode?
Which factors would most influence your decision to enrol your child? (Select your top 3)

Quality of teaching staffCurriculum approach (CfE, project-based learning, child-led)Outdoor environment & facilitiesSupport for wellbeing and mental healthCost/affordabilityCommunity feel of the school
Fees & Provision

Unlike council schools, an outdoor independent school would not receive government funding. Despite the strong evidence for the benefits of outdoor learning, the Scottish Government is not currently willing to fund this model of education. To make it possible, the school would need to operate as a fee-paying independent school.

Based on staffing, facilities, and running costs, the annual fees for a full-time place would be in the region of £10,000–£12,000 per year (including VAT), for a 38-week school year (term-time, in line with local authority schools).
Would you be willing to pay between £10,000 and £12,000 per year (£835–£1,000 per month over 12 months) for your child to attend?

Yes – I would be happy to pay thisPossibly – I would need to explore affordability furtherNo – this level of fee would not be affordable for my family
If you answered “Possibly” or “No”, what level of annual fee would feel affordable for your family?
Would you be interested in additional services (for an extra cost)?

Wraparound care (before and after school)Holiday programmes (during school holidays)Both wraparound care and holiday programmesNeither
What would your child’s preference be for lunch?

School lunchPacked lunchNot sure
What excites you most about the idea of your child attending an outdoor school?
Any other comments or ideas?
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