External Interest Survey – Independent Outdoor School

Childs Name (Optional)

First NameLast Name

Current Nursery Setting Attending

What age is your child?

If such a school were available, would you consider enrolling your child?

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

Rows	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

What is your current postcode?

Which factors would most influence your decision to enrol your child? (Select your top 3)

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?

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)?

What would your child’s preference be for lunch?

What excites you most about the idea of your child attending an outdoor school?

Any other comments or ideas?

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