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

Fairways Care (UK) Ltd is a Social Enterprise delivering a comprehensive range of child and social care, support, training and education services in and around the South Coast. The business is controlled and owned in the interests of its social mission. 

Leading youth Charity the DofE gives all young people aged 14-24 the chance to develop skills for life and work, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future.  Find out more about doing your DofE, volunteering for us and supporting our chairty.

Epic Ventures is an Edinburgh outdoor activities company providing guidance, tuition and equipment hire for a wide variety of outdoor pursuits. These can be carried out, either in the Edinburgh area or in an area requested by the client, depending on the activity required

Adventure Edinburgh aims to give young people the opportunity to develop skills and interests in mountaineering, climbing and mountain biking. Through this you are encouraged to become self-sufficient in your chosen activity and develop personal skills such as, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and teamworking.

Legend Sailing has been operating on Loch Tay since 2001. In 2003 the company relocated to the holiday resort of Loch Tay Highland Lodges. At this time activities were extended to include archery, kayaking and mountain biking. Since then the range of activities has continued to expand.

Gulabin Lodge Outdoor Centre is located in Glenshee in the Cairngorms National Park, providing self-catering accommodation and outdoor adventure activities all the year round. 

The centre is superbly appointed, set in a spectacular location offering a broad programme of activities for students and staff at the University of Edinburgh. Firbush is also available to non-University groups and individuals.

Blown Away is a mobile outdoor experience company which specializes in beach based activities.

Nae Limits is one of Scotland’s most innovative and established adventure and outdoor activity centres. Having operated for over 15 years, we have won awards for our adventure activities and outdoor learning ventures.

MOVING PEOPLE ON THEIR LEARNING JOURNEY USING THE OUTDOORS

Beyond Adventure is a specialist outdoor company, based in Aberfeldy, Scotland, providing tailor-made experiences of the wilderness environment. Our particular specialities are open canoeing and tailor made multi-activity residentials for groups in Scotland, Europe and North America.

We provide quality outdoor activities in the Highlands of Scotland. We work with a wide range of clients, both able bodied and those with disabilities. We are specialist providers of outdoor activities for People with Disabilities and Disadvantage.

Based in Aviemore near Inverness in the Cairngorm National Park, we are ideally placed to access a wide range of outdoor activities for all ages of students.

Based in Aviemore, south of Inverness at the hub of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands, we have a passion for outdoor adventures and wild experiences.

Abernethy Nethybridge is located in the Spey Valley and is part of the Cairngorm National Park in Highland Scotland. It is 40 minutes from Inverness and is near to Loch Morlich, C

Active Highs run outdoor activities in Scotland near Fort William, Fort Augustus, Inverness and Oban. Our activity centre is based on the shores of Loch Oich in the Great Glen and we also offer a mobile outdoor activity service near Oban and Inverness. We also offer the best guaranteed white water rafting in Scotland near Fort William.

Northern Xposure Adventure Training is a family run business whose goal is provide an opportunity for all to enjoy the great outdoors using quality coaching and guiding to facilitate a safe and enjoyable experience.

A range of watersports are on offer including: sail sports, paddle sports, raft building, fishing, rowing and pedalos on the loch. Off the water we have archery, play parks, and a dry ski slope, great team building apparatus. Not forgetting stunning walks and mountain biking.

Our outdoor adventure activities include kayaking, sea kayaking, sailing, climbing, canoeing, expeditions, gorge walking, navigation, bushcraft skills and team building.

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