Children awarded for completing Courteenhall Estate's outdoor programme

Bertie, Vinnie and Harrison were among the seven yougnsters who took part in the outdoor learning

Pupils were awarded certificates for completing a five-week outdoor programme.

The seven youngsters took part in nature-based learning provision held at Courteenhall Estate, near Northampton.

They were recognised for their efforts by Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson, on 8 February.

He said the children had benefitted from some "wonderful work" and it had made a"real difference".

It came as part of the TRUST Programme, run by New Leaf Learning, which used outdoor learning to give youngsters a chance to thrive in a safe space.

The children were presented certificates by the Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson

They were able to take part in den-building, whittling, cooking and gardening around the grounds of the estate, as well as being taught yoga and meditation.

Dr Johnny Wake, managing partner of the estate, said the work was making a "real difference" to children in Northamptonshire.

"Each small group that comes takes part in a wide range of activities including art in the arboretum, talks from members of the Courteenhall team about regenerative and sustainable farming and they learn about the Countryside Code in relation to our livestock," he said.

"We'd like to grow the service, to reach and help more children."

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