Where Outdoor Learning
Comes to Life
Outdoor learning for every child, in every setting.
Experience a reimagined outdoor classroom every season – installed, maintained, seasonally transformed, and fully managed by us, so you can focus on the children.
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Why we built Beehive Tipis
Jess and David on the belief behind Beehive Tipis and the service they built, so every child can learn outdoors, whatever their setting.
“We joined a nursery waiting list at three months pregnant and waited 18 months for a place. We saw a sector full of incredible people, stretched to their limits, with no quick or affordable way to grow. We also saw children spending their days indoors when they could be learning in nature. So we built the solution.”David & Jess , Co-Founders, Beehive Tipis
More than a Structure.
The classroom they'll never want to leave.
Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Whether you need additional outdoor learning space or want to offer something extraordinary. A managed tipi classroom transforms how children learn beyond four walls.
- Create flexible outdoor learning capacity
- A differentiator for Ofsted and parent recruitment
- Additional space for breakfast club and wraparound
- No capital outlay. We handle everything
Independent & Prep Schools
Parents choosing independent education expect more. A dedicated outdoor classroom signals ambition and commitment to holistic child development.
- Elevate your outdoor learning programme
- A visible differentiator on prospective tours
- ISI and Ofsted compliant documentation
- Premium venue for wraparound provision
State Schools
Outdoor learning shouldn't depend on your budget type. Our managed hire model means no capital outlay, no maintenance burden, and full Ofsted alignment.
- No capital expenditure required
- Fits within existing operational budgets
- Strengthens SEND and wellbeing provision
- Funding support available
SEND & Wellbeing
Nearly 1 in 5 children in England has an identified special educational need. Most settings don't have a dedicated space to support them.
- A calm, low-stimulation enclosed environment
- Sensory regulation and emotional literacy space
- Ideal for 1:1 therapy and targeted support
- Valued by inspectors and EHCP reviewers
Whatever your setting needs,
the space adapts.
We handle everything.
You enjoy the results.
Inspection-Ready, Always
Comprehensive compliance documentation is included from day one, covering everything inspectors look for. We carry out monthly inspections and keep all records current, so when Ofsted or ISI arrive, you're ready without lifting a finger.
Compliance documentation included from day one. Always inspection-ready.
Installed in a Day
Installation itself is completed in less than a day, and can be done in as little as 1 to 2 weeks from first enquiry. No months of planning, no long build phases, no disruption to your setting.
Installed in less than a day. Ready in as little as 1 to 2 weeks from first enquiry.
Always On Call
Our 24-hour emergency line means you're never on your own. Every team member holds an enhanced DBS check.
24-hour emergency support. Enhanced DBS-checked team.
Built for British Weather
Robust, all-season structures designed and tested for the UK climate. Waterproof, wind-resistant, and comfortable all year round.
Waterproof, wind-resistant, built for UK year-round use.
Ready to Use from Day One
We provide a starter pack of seasonal lesson ideas, outdoor learning activities, and staff resources so your team feels confident and inspired from the moment the tipi opens.
Starter pack of lesson ideas and staff resources included.
Seasonally Transformed
Four times a year, we refresh your tipi with entirely new decorations and styling: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. Each transformation includes your setting's own branded flag. A different space every season, with zero effort from your team.
Four complete seasonal transformations a year. Zero effort from your team.
Evidence the Impact
We provide your team with templates and frameworks to track and evidence the difference your outdoor classroom is making, ready for Ofsted, parents, and governors.
Templates for your team to evidence progress and wellbeing.
Nature-Led Year-Round
Designed for every season and every weather. Children connect with the outdoors safely, comfortably, and consistently in rain, shine, or frost.
Weatherproof and usable every season, rain, shine, or frost.
Your Marketing, Sorted
We provide professional photographs and video of your tipi at installation and at every seasonal transformation, ready for your website, social media, and parent communications.
Professional photos and video at every transformation.
A Space Children Remember
Not just another room, but a place of wonder. Our tipis create a sense of arrival and magic that transforms how children feel about learning.
A place of wonder that transforms how children feel about learning.
Good for Staff Too
Practitioners consistently report feeling calmer, more creative, and more motivated when teaching outdoors. A different space creates a different energy for everyone.
Practitioners feel calmer, more creative, more motivated outdoors.
children in England has a special educational need, and the number is rising every year
Department for Education, SEN in England, 2024of schools reported improved pupil engagement after introducing outdoor teaching
Natural Connections Project, Natural Englandof teachers say children are more engaged when lessons are taken outdoors
Outdoor Classroom Day, University of DerbyAn outdoor classroom
that runs itself.
When you partner with Beehive, you're not just getting a structure. You're getting a complete, managed outdoor environment with everything taken care of, permanently.
No Capital Outlay
No large upfront investment. No risk. Your outdoor classroom can pay for itself from the additional places or enrichment it creates.
No Maintenance to Think About
We look after your space so you never have to. Reproofing, structural checks, repairs, seasonal wear. It's all on us.
No Compliance Paperwork
Risk assessments, safety documentation, inspection records: maintained and updated by us. When the inspector arrives, you're ready.
No Disruption to Your Setting
We work around your schedule, your children, and your team. From installation to every maintenance visit, your setting carries on as normal.
Want the full picture?
Our brochure covers everything: what's included, how the process works, and the different ways an outdoor classroom can enhance your setting.
Request Your Free Brochure ↗An investment that pays for itself.
One simple monthly fee covers everything, from installation to ongoing care. For nurseries, it can be offset by additional capacity or wraparound revenue. For schools, it elevates outdoor provision, strengthens inspection outcomes, and becomes a genuine differentiator for parents. For every setting, it's an investment in something children and staff feel every single day.
No additional staffing required. Works within your existing ratios. Request our brochure for full details.
Curious what Beehive Tipis could do for your setting?
Tell us about your space and we'll send you a personalised brochure showing how an outdoor classroom could work for you.
Get in Touch ↗Because the best classrooms don't always have walls
Meet David and Jess, the team behind the UK's first managed outdoor classroom. Over 20 years of combined business experience, a passion for getting children outdoors, and a model designed to make it simple for the settings that serve them.
Read Our Story →Still exploring the idea? Our brochure covers everything you'd want to know, with no commitment and no follow-up calls unless you want them. Just honest information to help you decide.