For Parents

Firstly we would like to share some information with you about outdoor learning.

Why is Outdoor Learning so Beneficial?

Hopefully you can appreciate that after the past eighteen months the need for this is even greater.

Of course the first night away from home can be traumatic - for both parent and child.

We recognise this and work with school staff to make it as easy as possible.

We know that the unfamiliar is often the issue so we offer pre-visits for teachers, and nervous pupils (and  parents!)

Please contact us if you would like to arrange this.

For a video tour of the main areas of the site, please click the following link:

Safeguarding

Our instructors meet groups from their coach in the car park area. Our site is securely fenced with locked gates on the perimeter. All visitors have to sign in at reception and wear visitor ID whilst on site. All our staff have enhanced DBS checks and are fully trained in safeguarding. Our safeguarding policy can be viewed here.

Preparing for the first night away

What to Pack?

To help you to pack your loved ones off, we have compiled a list of essentials to make their stay comfortable, but avoid overloading them with unnecessary belongings.

Whilst our dorms and tents are comfortable, they do not offer storage, so your child will be living out of their bag for a night or two.

What will they Eat?

We supply all our catered groups with our menu options well in advance of their visit, so you can help your child to select their food for the duration of their stay.

Evening meals are cooked by a local pub and delivered to site, breakfast is self-serve cereals, fruit juice & toast, with a 6-item sandwich lunch bag made fresh each day.

We can offer alternatives for some specific dietary requirements as long as we are aware from their group leaders well ahead of the visit. Equally if parents prefer to send food for a child with severe allergies, we have a microwave where staff can heat food up.