Wild Bugs

17/06/2026

📅 Friday 31st July 2026
🕛 12:00pm
📍 Little Bugs Abercorn

Join us for an afternoon of outdoor learning, playful discovery, and the Wee Foragers experience as we share what makes Wild Bugs a unique place for children to thrive.

Are you considering home education, flexi-schooling, or looking for an alternative educational pathway for your child?

Come along and discover our School Alternative Programme for children aged 5–12 years, designed to support children to learn, grow, and flourish through a blend of outdoor learning, play-based pedagogy, and meaningful academic experiences.

What to Expect
🌿 Meet our experienced practitioners and in-house teaching team

🌿 Learn more about our School Alternative Programme and our plans for the 2026/27 academic session

🌿 Explore our beautiful outdoor learning environment

🌿 Take part in activities led by our practitioners and teaching team

🌿 Connect with other families interested in home education and flexi-schooling

🍓 Experience Wee Foragers in action with a grazing-style lunch featuring fresh, seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients. More than just a meal, Wee Foragers is an educational experience that encourages children to connect with where their food comes from, make independent choices, develop food confidence, and discover new flavours in a relaxed, social environment.

🧑‍🍳 Take part in an interactive Wee Foragers cooking session, where children and families can get hands-on with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create simple, delicious recipes together. Discover how Wee Foragers uses food as a tool for learning, helping children build confidence, independence, practical life skills, and a positive relationship with healthy eating.

Who Is This For?
Families with children aged 5–12 years who are interested in:
• Home education
• Flexi-schooling
• Alternative education options
• Outdoor learning opportunities

Tickets
🎟️ £5 per family

All proceeds will be donated to The Cookie Jar Foundation, helping to support children and families in our wider community.

Places are limited, so booking is essential.⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-bugs-discovery-afternoon-tickets-1992049446519?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Come and discover how learning can look different. We can't wait to welcome you and your family to Wild Bugs. 🐞🌳🍓

16/06/2026

🌿 Mud washes off. Memories don't. 🌿

From puddle jumping and muddy adventures to discovering hidden treasures in nature, childhood is meant to be messy, magical and full of exploration.

At Wild Bugs, we celebrate the moments that children will remember forever. 💚🐞

15/06/2026

More Hours. Less Choice. Why Scotland’s Childcare System Risks Driving Innovation Away - by Louise Licznerski

Read the full article - https://louiselicznerski.substack.com/p/more-hours-less-choice-why-scotlands

14/06/2026

Our wild bugs open evening is tomorrow and your not too late to book a ticket. We have now opened booking for a Monday for children aged 8 to 12 years! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14jLDofV83w/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🌿 IS SCHOOL WORKING FOR YOUR CHILD? 🌿

Does your child thrive outdoors?

Do they struggle sitting still, following rigid routines, or fitting into a traditional classroom environment?

Do they learn best through doing, exploring, creating, and connecting with nature?

There is another way.

Join us at the Wild Bugs Information Evening
📅 Monday 15th June
⏰ 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Come and discover how our outdoor primary provision gives children the freedom, confidence and space to learn differently.

At Wild Bugs, children spend their days:
🌲 Learning outdoors in nature
🔥 Building resilience and confidence
🎨 Following their curiosity through real-life learning
🤝 Developing friendships and emotional wellbeing
📚 Achieving academically through meaningful, hands-on experiences

Whether your child is feeling overwhelmed, disengaged, anxious, or simply needs more movement, more nature and more joy in their education, we’d love to meet you.

This evening is for parents who are looking for something different.

✨ Because one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to children.

Places are limited. Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-bugs-information-evening-tickets-1990632105213

Please note: for this age range, we currently only offer a Monday provision.

14/06/2026

🌿 Home isn't always four walls and a roof...

Sometimes it's muddy boots, grassy knees, fresh air and endless adventure. 💚

Let's give children the freedom to connect with the place they belong most — nature. 🍃🐞

🌿✨

11/06/2026

🍃 Learning doesn't only happen within four walls.

Every puddle jumped in, stick collected, and bug discovered is an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

At Wild Bugs, nature isn't just where we play – it's where we learn. 💚

🌿🐞🦋

08/06/2026

🌲 New Article: I Didn’t Leave Teaching. I Left an Outdated Idea of Learning

From dyslexic learner to teacher, Support for Learning specialist, and founder of Little Bugs Nursery and wild bugs, Louise reflects on why she believes many children aren’t struggling because they can’t learn, but because the environment they’re learning in doesn’t meet their needs.

This article explores outdoor learning, behaviour as communication, the future of education, and why Wild Bugs was created.

📖 Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/louiselicznerski/p/i-didnt-leave-teaching-i-left-an?r=55t52p&utm_medium=ios

08/06/2026

🌱What is Wild Bugs?🌱

🦋Wild Bugs is an alternative outdoor primary education programme set within the beautiful grounds of Hopetoun Estate. Registered with the Care Inspectorate, we provide day care for children aged 5–12 years in a rich outdoor learning environment where curiosity, adventure and imagination can flourish through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

🐝At Wild Bugs, we believe children learn best when they are free to explore, discover and connect with the natural world. Through nature-based education, child-led learning and learning through nature, children develop confidence, resilience, creativity and independence while building a lifelong love of learning. Our outdoor education approach encourages children to take appropriate risks, solve real-world problems and develop strong social and emotional skills in a supportive environment.

🐞Wild Bugs offers an alternative learning environment for families seeking outdoor primary education, flexi-schooling in Scotland or home education support. Designed to complement rather than replace traditional schooling, our programme provides a flexible and nurturing space where children can learn at their own pace through experiential learning and outdoor learning for primary children.

🐛While we are not registered as an independent school, we support families exploring alternative education in Scotland by following the principles of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Children's progress is observed, monitored and documented through meaningful experiences, reflections and individual learning journeys rather than formal assessments or tests. Through our child-centred approach, we create opportunities for children to thrive within a dynamic outdoor school community that values wellbeing, curiosity and a deep connection with nature.

🐌Find out more by visiting: littlebugs.co.uk/wild-bugs or sending us an email: [email protected]

04/06/2026

⏰ Applications Close This Friday! ⏰

Are you a qualified teacher looking for something different?

We’re recruiting a Lead Educator (Qualified Teacher) to help shape our innovative Wild Bugs Pilot at Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry.

This is a unique opportunity to step beyond the traditional classroom and support children through outdoor learning, play, relationships, and real-life experiences. Working with a small group of children, you’ll help develop an exciting model that bridges Early Years and First Level in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

🌿 Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry
🕒 37.5 hours per week (full year)
💷 £28,500 per annum

We’re looking for someone who:
✅ Holds a recognised teaching qualification
✅ Understands Curriculum for Excellence at Early and First Level
✅ Is passionate about play-based and outdoor learning
✅ Wants to be part of something innovative and meaningful

If you’ve been considering applying, now is the time—applications close this Friday.

To apply, visit MyJobScotland or send your CV and supporting statement to [email protected].

Please share with any teachers who might be looking for a fresh and rewarding opportunity.

03/06/2026

🌿 IS SCHOOL WORKING FOR YOUR CHILD? 🌿

Does your child thrive outdoors?

Do they struggle sitting still, following rigid routines, or fitting into a traditional classroom environment?

Do they learn best through doing, exploring, creating, and connecting with nature?

There is another way.

Join us at the Wild Bugs Information Evening
📅 Monday 15th June
⏰ 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Come and discover how our outdoor primary provision gives children the freedom, confidence and space to learn differently.

At Wild Bugs, children spend their days:
🌲 Learning outdoors in nature
🔥 Building resilience and confidence
🎨 Following their curiosity through real-life learning
🤝 Developing friendships and emotional wellbeing
📚 Achieving academically through meaningful, hands-on experiences

Whether your child is feeling overwhelmed, disengaged, anxious, or simply needs more movement, more nature and more joy in their education, we’d love to meet you.

This evening is for parents who are looking for something different.

✨ Because one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to children.

Places are limited. Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-bugs-information-evening-tickets-1990632105213

Please note: for this age range, we currently only offer a Monday provision.