Midlothian Council Outdoor Learning Service is staffed by GTC registered Outdoor Learning Teachers and support staff. The service holds an AALA licence and much of our work is with Primary and Secondary Schools providing progressive educational activities to pupils from early years to S6.
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
At Key Stage 2 pupils will begin to adopt a more sophisticated approach to the core and foundation subjects.
In History, the requirement to study topics such as the Anglo-Saxon and Scots invasions and the Viking and Roman occupations creates many opportunities for school trips to some of the most important historical sites in the world, and a great variety of brilliant museums. There will always be a venue close by!
History trips can also be used in KS2 to develop pupils' 'use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge', one of the aims of the KS2 Geography curriculum. Such activities could also be linked to the national curriculum requirement to 'take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team'.
But there are many other options for accessing imaginative and challenging activities from specialist providers. Some schools also like to organise short residential visits at for pupils at KS2 level to give classes a taster of new activities and team-working away from usual environments and families.
Suitable Venues
Mike Lloyd-Wood - Centre Manager and Principal Guide of M. W. Guiding Services, Mike has over 35 years experience of mountaineering in the British Isles, French and Swiss Alps and high altitude trekking in the Himalayas. He has extensive knowledge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, which has built up over a long period working as a Warden in the area.
We work almost anywhere in the North, from the Lakes and North Pennines to the Cheviots and Borders. We are happy to travel, however, and will provide guided mountain days in most parts of the UK.
North East Lincolnshire YPSS is made up of a number of organisations working in partnership to support young people in accessing services including information, youth work (positive activities), advice & guidance.
Superbly situated on the shores of the Mawddach Estuary and set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cadair Mountain Range, Min y Don Christian Adventure Centre provides a unique setting for family and youth group holidays, small conferences and retreats,
Carsington Water, set in the beautiful Peak District, blends with its natural setting to create sailing facilities of an excellent quality. Members join us from many surrounding counties; attending the Club to sail for pleasure, race, enjoy social events and to take part in a wide range of training programs. We welcome new members and are always happy to show people around.
Merseyside Youth Challenge Trust’ established in 1985 is an urban-based Outdoor Pursuits Education Centre (Charitable Trust) in South Liverpool. The City Council provides premises for the Centre together with 35 acres of public parkland.
All activities take place in real adventure situations and are designed to be challenging but achievable. Activities range from Sea Level Traversing to onsite events such as orienteering. All activities are targeted for age and ability as well as prevailing weather conditions to ensure a safe yet enjoyable day.
Camel Sailing & Powerboat Centre is the new home for sailing and powerboat tuition in Rock, Cornwall. We are situated on the dinghy park in Rock, which offers us a prime location from which to teach sailing and powerboating.
Outlook is committed to safe, secure and responsible tailor-made expeditions. Every expedition is exciting, inspiring and packed full of adventure. Our expeditions develop young people’s life skills by putting them in the driving seat under the guidance of the finest Expedition Leaders.
Martin’s motivation has always come from enabling others to develop skills and understanding of themselves and others. He seeks to combine his teaching experience and outdoor expertise to provide an environment that will empower others to explore and enjoy the outdoors for themselves.
Widehorizons Bryntysilio Centre is set above the River Dee, situated in ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. We provide a broad programme of adventure activities including mountaineering, canoeing and mountain biking.
Welcome to Harbour Challenge Outdoor Education Centre, the premier home of outdoor activities, adventure and extreme sports in Dorset. Our highly experienced instructors are qualified to provide a wide range of activities from climbing to coasteering, mountain biking to kayaking and sailing to windsurfing suitable for all ages, groups and abilities.
The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) is the National Governing Body for many water-sports in the UK including Sailing, Windsurfing and Power-Boating. The RYA is committed to ensuring that all of its Recognised Training Centres (RTCs) provide high standards of tuition, equipment and facilities. Quality is maintained through annual inspections to ensure these standards are met.
FACT is fully recognised by the Royal Yachting Association to teach RYA dinghy sailing and powerboat training courses and to assess for certificates at all levels.
We are a family-run sailing and watersports school based from Mudeford Quay, Christchurch (near Bournemouth, Dorset). We provide sailing, powerboating, first aid courses and tuition at all levels, as well as kayak, dinghy and windsurfer hire across Christchurch Harbour.
Dorchester Sailing Club is a family-friendly club in the Thames Valley, situated just off the A415/A4074 less than half a mile from the picturesque village of Dorchester-on-Thames. It provides an ideal environment for both new and experienced sailors.
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