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

Operated by the Charity All-Aboard! we strive to make it possible for everyone in our community to join in a range of watersports and water related activities in the beautiful and historic Bristol City Docks.

ACE specializes in harnessing the power and energy of adventure sports to broaden the visions and aspirations of the people we work with. Our reputation and quality of service delivery has seen our work expand from Girvan to the whole of South Ayrshire.

Calshot offers a wide range of unrivalled number of exciting water and land-based activities, for all abilities and ages. Historic hangars accommodate a state of the art climbing complex, the only indoor velodrome in Southern England and a dry ski slope.

At Craggan Outdoors we specialise in delivering the very best in outdoor activity-focused experiences for groups of all types, and within those groups to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Have you ever wanted to get out and experience the exhilaration of climbing a mountain? At Mountain Experiences we run training courses and lead mountaineering expeditions for all ability levels.

We are a premier organiser of exciting and spectacular Dragon Boat Racing events in the UK.

Wearing a wetsuit, a buoyancy aid and a helmet, you’ll see a side to our beautiful craggy cliff line that you simply wouldn’t know existed: smugglers’ caves, natural sluices, incredible marine life, all combined with the adrenaline rush of jumping from cliffs into the sea. Coastline Coasteering provide an incredible buzz that you simply can’t replicate elsewhere.

First 4 Adventure UK is a small, independently run company that specialises in delivering the expedition section for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and giving families, friends, groups and individuals the opportunity to explore and enjoy all that the hills and mountains in the UK has to offer. 

The Coquet Shorebase Trust is a community based watersports centre located in Amble, Northumberland. We provide watersports courses and training for all.

 

Ardentinny Centre is situated in the village of Ardentinny on the shores of Loch Long in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This fantastic purpose-built residential activity centre can accommodate groups of up to 80 people aged eight and above.

The Atlantic Outdoor Centre (AOC) is a unique outdoor activity centre dedicated to community service and hosted by a school, UWC Atlantic College. Every year this dynamic centre welcomes thousands of people onto campus, opening up the facilities of UWC Atlantic College to disadvantaged young people and the general public who participate in a wide range of learning and sporting activities.

We can supply all equipment, transport, food and tailor courses, sports and outdoor activities to all abilities and budgets. Our fully trained instructors will deliver an exciting range of outdoor activities from one hour to a whole week.

Adventure Training Ltd is your gateway to a truly unique outdoor experience. We offer this experience to all, from youth groups to schools, even tailored individual programs.

BPE historically has always carried out a polar expedition programme, either in the Arctic or Antarctic. These expeditions have sometimes been groundbreaking and have either been sport based expeditions, such as walking to the south pole, or scientific based expeditions. 

Mountain Explorers is a young company founded on many years of experience. Teaching, expedition leadership and extensive risk and logistical management expertise underpin core outdoor leadership qualifications and experience.  Based in the North East of England Mountain Explorers seeks to bring a bespoke and creative approach to all your adventure aspirations. 

All of the activities we offer are conducted in a way that maintains the health and safety  standards set by the AALA and HSE but allows the client to experience an exiting and fulfilling Activity. 

Ieuenctid Cambria Youth Ltd is a company working for and with those who work with, young people. Founded in 2006 we have been working safely and successfully with young people in a variety of settings since then.  

We pride ourselves in having a young person centred approach to delivering the outcomes desired by our customers.

Inspired Expeditions is a specialist DofE activity provider. The company has been set up to help young people realise their potential, through the DofE award scheme.

Welcome to Adventure Ways. We are an innovative not for profit Community Interest Company, striving to be a one stop shop for all your adventure, learning and development needs.

Founded in 2011 by two secondary school teachers with a love of the outdoors, OceanRock’s mission is to provide quality adventures in amazing locations to all.  

Challenge Expeditions is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and as an AALA registered company we pride ourselves on providing quality expeditions throughout the UK to meet the DofE guidelines.

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