A calm, structured outdoor learning programme using fishing and magnet fishing to support emotional regulation, confidence, patience, resilience and social development. Learners engage in supervised angling, magnet retrieval activities, nature‑based wellbeing, environmental stewardship and teamwork tasks. The programme blends SEMH‑informed practice, outdoor learning and practical skill building to help young people develop focus, responsibility and positive coping strategies.
Course Modules
Outdoor safety & water awareness Fishing environments & safe access points Magnet fishing safety, rope technique & hazard awareness Respect for wildlife & environmental responsibility Angling skills — casting, reeling, baiting, float control Equipment knowledge — rods, reels, lines, hooks, weights Water reading — depth, movement, fish spotting Catch & release — safe handling & fish welfare Magnet fishing exploration — retrieval, object identification, teamwork Environmental stewardship — pollution awareness & waterway care Nature‑based wellbeing — grounding, calm, emotional regulation Confidence building & stress reduction Outdoor teamwork, communication & shared achievement Final outdoor challenge, skill review & progression pathways
Ability to fish safely and confidently Competence in magnet fishing techniques Improved emotional regulation, patience and resilience Respectful, safe outdoor behaviour Strong teamwork, communication and peer interaction Increased environmental awareness and responsibility Pride in personal achievement and outdoor progression
Key Stage course delivered to
KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
Admissions Criteria
Suitable for pupils requiring SEMH support, outdoor regulation, confidence building, practical learning or alternative provision pathways.
Staff Experience
Outdoor mentors trained in SEMH, safeguarding, youth development, nature‑based regulation and safe outdoor practice.
