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 fantastic location and team of dedicated staff enable us to offer a wide variety of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Whether you are looking to host an action packed party or simply spend some time with adventurous like-minded individuals.

The team at Nick Thorn Surf School have helped hundreds of people get into the water and experience the thrill of surfing their first wave. Our dedicated instructors provide a supportive environment where you can master the fundamentals of the sport in preparation for your future surfing adventures.

Fun and safety are at the heart of our youth clubs, offering an energetic and educational setting for youngsters! Our youth clubs are designed to keep youngsters busy and interested, giving them worthwhile, hands on experiences out on the water.

We offer a range of Adventurous Outdoor Activities for team building, recreation, outdoor education, development and training to voluntary organisations, individuals, families, adults, youth groups, schools and corporate groups.

Our primary focus is to offer a wide range of opportunities in the outdoors to young people and adults (primarily for the 13 to 19 year olds but some are good for as young as 8) across the area through a series of development courses and through our club membership.

Our experienced team will guide you through unique destinations, where you can embrace different cultures, amazing wildlife, beautiful secluded landscapes and explore our enchanting planet.

Bryn-y-Mor is a small outdoor company which specialises in offering tailored made activity packages for groups. We are experienced at working with both children and adults and understand the needs of both. Educate, team development or just have fun, all in a suitably challenging outdoor environment.

The Adventurous Activity Company offers an extensive range of exhilarating outdoor pursuits and intriguing corporate and team activities from our home in Bristol. Choose one or more activities from our exciting range of options and we'll provide you with a day you won't forget, all within easy reach of Bristol City Centre.

The Centre caters for a wide variety of people from all ages and educational abilities, with the emphasis being on practical learning and appropriate theory lessons integrated into our courses. Activities available include dinghy sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, powerboating, rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking, gorge scrambling, orienteering, camping, navigation, multi-activity

Discover the true potential of your team on a programme that strikes the perfect balance between adventurous challenge and inspirational learning opportunity.

Lancashire based Outdoor Elements, established in November 2001, offers team building and outdoor activities to all ages and abilities. Outdoor Elements is flexible to your needs and can organise anything from half-day activities to full residential experiences.

Adventure Training and Expeditions was formed by Scott and Michelle, a husband and wife team based in the South East of England. Scott and Michelle both come from a teaching and training background. Scott spent 24 years in the Armed Forces and Michelle has taught in Secondary schools for over 10 years.

Mobile Adventure UK is an outdoor pursuits centre based in Skipton, the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We specialise in personal and team development using the outdoors as a tool. This can be achieved in a variety of ways: kayaking, climbing, team building or using many of the other activities.

Key Adventures designs bespoke team building events, corporate outdoor team challenges, adventure activities, teambuilding exercises, conference energisers and outdoor activity events for corporate groups, public sector, educational and other organisations.

Key Adventures designs bespoke team building events, corporate outdoor team challenges, adventure activities, teambuilding exercises, conference energisers and outdoor activity events for corporate groups, public sector, educational and other organisations.

Peak Outdoor Training are a leading provider of outdoor adventurous activities and national governing body awards. Peak Outdoor Training offer a full range of activity and course provision throughout the year. The team of staff at Peak outdoor training are all appropriately qualified and experienced leaders to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment is key at all times.

Our team consists of qualified, experienced staff who will ensure your booking runs smoothly from start to finish. We have a core management and delivery team and, as the single most defining aspect of any learning experience is your instructor, we pride ourselves on employing staff with high level qualifications and suitable experience. 

BECKs Training Limited is a provider of high quality outdoor adventure and team events at venues across the North of England. We use physically and mentally challenging activities as a vehicle for personal and team development. However, we do adjust our activities to the age range and physical ability of each group.

Devon Adventure Training have been providing Prince's Trust Team Residential Team Building Adventure Activities Training Courses since 1991. During this time our Prince's Trust Team courses have evolved to allow Prince's Trust Team Volunteers the opportunity to gain a sense of personal achievement, form a strong team and develop skills that are relevant to present or future workplaces.

We have an excellent international reputation for our marine courses with superb facilities including boatbuilding and engineering workshops, a dedicated marine science lab and a well equipped watersports centre. Our tutors combine industry experience with academic expertise and are active in their field through research and personal interest in their subjects.

Close to Torquay and within easy reach of the M5, Barton Hall offers accommodation in the main house and in en suite chalets. The impressive facilities include an indoor activity zone, heated outdoor swimming pool, lake, classrooms and ICT suites.

The Delaware Outdoor Education Centre near Gunnislake in the Tamar Valley provides a centrally heated, residential base, with a large sports field and a sunny garden with picnic benches.

Hothersall Lodge is situated in a secluded and picturesque corner of the beautiful Ribble Valley. It occupies a secure 7 acre south facing site, which has its own canoe lake and gives a sheltered, sunny aspect to this lovely location. Residential stays are possible with 80 beds and a campsite available.

Castle Head Field Centre lies in its own extensive grounds between the southern fells of the Lake District and the shores of Morecambe Bay. 

Cantref Bunkhouse Accommodation is situated on the foothills of the Brecon Beacons just outside of Brecon, South Wales and is the ideal retreat for walkers as we are in walking distance to the Brecon Beacons, safe for cyclists as you will have access to a lockable bike shed, handy for canoeists as we have a large car park which is perfect for trailors & of course it's perfect for groups and

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