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

Adventure Expeditions has established itself as a leading provider of quality outdoor education programmes with benefits that have lasting impact, both in the classroom and into the workplace.

Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Alongside our temporary exhibitions programme we have galleries depicting the rich and diverse history of the area using our amazing collections.

We offer relaxing breaks or fun filled adventure weekends for families, educational outdoor activities for schools and groups and outdoor pursuits training courses for adults. Due to the location and size of our centre we are able to offer the majority of the activities on site. 

Country Care Children's Home is an Ofsted registered girls' residential therapeutic care home and “outstanding” independent school; where outcomes for girls really matter. We provide care, therapy, accommodation and education for up to eight girls aged between 10 and 17.

BXM are a UK based outdoor challenge company running exciting expeditions to wilderness environments. Our experienced mountain leaders from teaching, motivational coaching and military backgrounds will take you beyond possibility and help you achieve the extraordinary. 

Our aim is to help troubled children make sense of their past, and support them in becoming the person that they can be. We give children the opportunity they deserve to make the most of their life; to recognise and embrace choice; and prepare them for a healthy and happy adult life.

Sea kayaking offers an experience unlike any other mode of travel. More spectacular scenery than you will see on any canoe trip. Amazing views that you can’t get from the top of even the highest mountains. Lazy days on flat water for the less adventurous but massive seas, big surf and fast tidal races for the adrenaline junkie. 

High Tracks Adventure Learning delivers outdoor expedition training for groups based around Surrey (UK). Our focus is on delivering high quality schools' Duke of Edinburgh's Awards expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

To deliver safe, total quality training and recreational experiences inside and out in a caring and professional manner, tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of client groups, anywhere.

Coastal adventure training provides adventurous activities and training for individuals and groups aged 9+, We specialise in Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing and Coasteering. We are AALA registered and all our staff have excellent knowledge, experience and hold NGB qualifications.    

We offer safe, fun and adventurous experiences with educational and social benefits that last a lifetime. We have over fifty years experience providing the best that outdoor education has to offer. Our four well resourced outdoor education centres with excellent facilities and fantastic activities.

Located on a very attractive 50 acre lake the club has a modern clubhouse, spacious car park and an enclosed boat compound.

For over 20 years Branas Isaf have been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to young people who present with a specific range of complex interpersonal behavioural issues.

We offer the perfect location for world-class adventure activities. Based in North Cornwall we have the most awe-inspiring surroundings. You can enjoy rock climbing where the dramatic sea cliffs of Cornwall meet the Atlantic Ocean. You can coasteer and eco-coasteer in a fabulous wildlife-rich environment.

Kilbowie is managed by North Lanarkshire Council, providing 5-day courses mainly for Primary 7 pupils, though not exclusively as weekends and some weeks are available for other groups.

Foundry Mountain Activities provide outdoor adventurous learning courses, mountain skills courses, accommodation and indoor climbing sessions. From our Peak District base, we operate throughout the UK and pride ourselves on delivering you the best possible combination of leadership, accommodation, equipment and venues.

Outdoor-Ambition Limited is a privately owned Outdoor Company managed and directed by Lloyd Murray. The Company specialises in providing high quality outdoor activites that will interest, excite, challenge, motivate and stimulate all participants.

The unique geology of the Brecon Beacons National Park has resulted in a picturesque landscape of mountains, waterfalls and caves. The area has been inhabited from Neolithic times and is also rich in history and legend. All this provides a wide choice of adventurous activities. 

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