Why Outdoor Education?

Outdoor education directly contributes to three of the five outcomes of the "Every Child Matters" agenda and indirectly to the other two. It is seen as a key element in a rounded education and Ofsted look for a balanced curriculum that includes education outside of the classroom. Central Government also identifies the importance of outdoor learning and is pushing forward best practice with its "Manifesto for Out of Classroom Learning" which is due to be published later in 2006.

Each programme is:

• Tailored to suit your requirements
  
• Staffed by qualified and experienced Instructors
  
• Designed to be exciting, educational and enjoyable for all the students.

• The principles of safety in the outdoors, the techniques and skills specific to an activity or outdoor pursuit.
• Relating to others-peers, teachers and instructors.
• Working/playing in a variety of roles including sharing, working as a team member, being led and leading others

What is available?

• Programmes which support the National Curriculum and Youth Service Curriculum
• Personal and Social Development Courses
• Specialist courses in Dinghy Sailing, Rock Climbing, Canoeing Teambuilding and Orienteering.
• Cross Curricular Courses
• Induction Courses
• Mixed Activity Courses The Duke of Edinburough Scheme

Need Advice on Organising a Trip?

Give us a call and we will be happy to help.

If you represent a Kent School or Youth Group you should also contact the Outdoor Education Unit,

01580 715854 outdoor.education@kent.gov.uk www.clusterweb.org.uk/policy/offsite.cfm

In addition to providing guidance and advice on offsite visits, they:

• Approve visits which include Outdoor Adventurous Activites or travel overseas.
• provide Educational Visit Coordinator (EVC) training.
• Advise on activity providers.