Join the Grow Outdoors Institute
Become part of the UK’s leading network of accredited outdoor education providers.
Membership Benefits
Access to Evidence-Based Programmes
License and deliver our research-backed programmes, designed specifically for outdoor alternative education contexts. Our flagship Growth Mindset Programme launched in 2023 has supported young people from across the UK develop resilience and understand how to overcome life challenges.
Professional Accreditation
Display the GOI quality mark, demonstrating your commitment to excellence and giving stakeholders confidence in your provision.
Sector Advocacy
Your membership supports our lobbying efforts and work to elevate the sector’s profile, making recruitment easier and increasing recognition.
Professional Development
Support your staff’s career progression through our developing framework of professional standards and qualifications.
Peer Network
Connect with fellow providers, share best practice, and learn from others working in similar contexts.
Reduced Development Costs
Rather than developing programmes
in isolation, benefit from shared resources and collective expertise.
Research Insights
Access our research findings and stay informed about emerging challenges and effective interventions.
Membership Requirements
To become an accredited member, organisations must demonstrate:
• Appropriate insurance coverage
• Robust safeguarding policies and procedures
• Compliance documentation
• Commitment to ongoing quality standards
• Delivery in outdoor alternative education settings for
young people
Membership Fee
£120 per year (following initial 12-month free trial period for founding members)
First 10 Members: Join Free for 12 Months
We’re offering the first 10 outdoor education providers free membership for their first year. This is your opportunity to help shape GOI’s development while immediately benefiting from accreditation and programme access.
Founding Member
Benefits Include:
• Free membership for 12 months
• Input into programme development
• Priority access to new resources
• Recognition as a founding member
• Two of our funding members will be invited to join our Trustee Board
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Contact Info
Email: amanda@growoutdoors.institute
Phone: 07540 411779
Address:
Grow Outdoors Institute,
Fern Lodge, Priest Hill,
Henley On Thames,
Oxfordshire RG9 5AP