Welcome to Base Camp Education!
An Outdoor Learning and Holistic Tuition Centre in Hinckley, Leicestershire

At Base Camp Education, we offer tailored learning experiences and tuition for home-educated children, alongside monthly fire-circles and gatherings for adults. We also host summer clubs, and an array of workshops throughout the year.

Why Base Camp?

Base Camp Education is more than just a learning space—it’s a community and a sanctuary where individuals can unwind, learn, and explore before returning to their everyday lives. We aim to create a safe haven for both academic and mindful growth, harnessing the transformative power of nature.

Our Space:

Our log cabin nestled next to a fire pit, greenhouse, mini forest school area, garden, and allotment, provides the perfect setting for Home Ed tuition sessions, 1-to-1 tutoring, and various classes, workshops, birthday parties, and holiday clubs.

For something more adventurous, venture with us to our private woodland, just an hour from Base Camp, for bushcraft expeditions and wellness retreats, where we dive deeper into outdoor skills and mindfulness in the woods.

Meet the Tutor!

Hello I'm Ellie, the teacher and founder of BCE!

About me:

  • Qualified Teacher (QTS from Leicester University) since 2014 with experience teaching in primary and secondary schools in the UK and overseas. Head of Personal Development. SEN experienced, inclusive to all, and a Geography specialist

  • L3 Forest School Leader and Lowland Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh Award

  • Mindfulness coach and kids yoga practitioner

  • Trained in Ruth Miskin Phonics and the Curiosity approach

  • DBS certified / Safeguarding / Prevent / Outdoor and peadiatric First Aid trained / fully insured

  • MSc from Bristol University, BScEcon from Aberystywth University

  • Home Ed mum of two wonderful children

  • Explorer and lover of the outdoors

I’ve always loved working with children and seeing them find their spark and love of learning. This is why teaching and facilitating learning is the best job in the world! I look forward to welcoming you and your family to BCE soon!

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