We are an adventure learning organisation that uses adventure and experiential learning to give people the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, develop skills for work and life, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future.
LOtC Quality Badge
LOtC Quality Badge
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom oversee the awarding of a range of Quality Badges which are specific to the particular organisation. Read more about these below.
For LOtC Providers
Awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, the LOtC Quality Badge is a national award combining the essential elements of provision – learning and safety – into ONE easily recognisable and trusted accreditation scheme for ALL types of Learning Outside the Classroom provider organisation. Read more about the LOtC Quality Badge: http://lotcqualitybadge.org.uk/
The LOtC Site Provider Award
The LOtC Site Provider Award is intended to recognise those organisations which actively welcome schools onto their sites and ensure that those sites and any other services provided meet the needs of schools. Read more about the LOtC Site Provider Award: http://www.lotc.org.uk/lotc-accreditations/lotc-site-provider-award/
The LOtC Resource Provider Award
The LOtC Resource Provider Award is intended to recognise those organisations that provide products and services which genuinely assist teachers in delivering LOtC, and work with users to ensure that this is the case. Read more about the LOtC Resource Provider Award: http://www.lotc.org.uk/lotc-accreditations/lotc-resource-provider-award/
For Schools
The LOtC Mark is the first national accreditation for schools which recognises and supports the development of Learning Outside the Classroom across all subject areas. Comprising of three levels, the LOtC Mark is intended not only to recognise existing exemplary provision, but also to assist and support schools in developing their LOtC offer. Read more about the LOtC Mark: http://www.lotc.org.uk/lotc-accreditations/lotc-mark
Venues with this Accreditation
Our Ullswater centre, set in the heart of the Lake District National Park and on the shores of the lake, has easy access to Helvellyn, the surrounding fells, crags, ghylls and waterfalls. It is one of the original homes of rock climbing as a sport and boasts a wide variety of locations for any level of climbing.
There is lots to look at whilst you are here: We have plenty of adults courses and children's outdoor activities on offer.
The Bendrigg Trust is a Charitable Trust offering residential and day activity courses for groups of disabled and disadvantaged people, of any age or ability.
Longsleddale Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a voluntary outdoors centre based just North of Kendal in the Lake District. It was formed 40 years ago to provide free or cheap access to the outdoors for the underprivileged youth of Bolton / Manchester.
We provide high quality, enjoyable learning through the outdoors for children and young people. Our work emphasises personal, social and environmental awareness and understanding and is closely related to the “Every Child Matters” agenda.
There is lots to look at whilst you are here: We have plenty of adults courses and children's outdoor activities on offer.
The Manor is the ideal centre for school groups and other groups. It is well equipped to cater for up to 69 in number. Enjoy the experience of our adventure equipment in the grounds - there's something for all ages. You could abseil from the balcony, climb a crate tower or have a go at archery, to name a few of the activities on offer.
Residential courses at Longrigg create a community in which every member is asked to contribute. Through these contributions we hope people will grow and develop and then have the confidence to put their "ideas into action".
We provide a range of canoeing and bushcraft activities to suit all ages, abilities and requirements - families, couples, individuals and groups are all welcome.
Ascent Training (Adventure Education Ltd) is a Lake District based outdoor activity provider.
With over 20 years experience of building climbing walls we specialize in the design, manufacture and installation of state of the art, innovative climbing walls, combining years of climbing experience, enthusiasm and manufacturing expertise.
Keswick Adventure Centre has been established in order to provide excellent, affordable outdoor adventure activities for all visitors to our stunning Lake District National Park. We operate in and around the beautiful Borrowdale and Newlands valleys and utilise the fantastic Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine.
Award winning HF Holidays has been helping people enjoy the outdoors for 100 years. Today over 50,000 people come on holiday with us every year, enjoying the walking, the hospitality and the company.
Chris is British Mountain Guide, and a member of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Assocations (IFMGA) - the highest international mountain guiding qualification.He is one of the few British Mountain Guides with a license from the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, allowing us to provide guiding and activities to young people.
For two years ghyllscrambling.co.uk has been delivering the highest quality adventures and ghyll scrambling trips in the Lake District. We have the best kit, the most experienced staff and the best customer service. We personalise your trip to meet your needs.
We aim to provide a caring, secure and supportive atmosphere, with stimulating experiences, that will stay with our visitors for many years. Safety is always the first priority and this is always carried out without the group losing that sense of adventure and enjoyment, so important to all of us.
Glaramara welcomes individuals, families and groups to the stunningly beautiful Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the Lake District. It is a multi-purpose venue providing accommodation, bed and breakfast, evening meals, conference facilities, venue hire and outdoor activities.
TQ manages and runs Humphrey Head, an outdoor education centre in the South Lakes, for the delivery of outdoor education residential courses to schools, the Prince’s Trust, National Citizen Service and other organisations.
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