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

Inspire adventure provide themed outdoor adventure activity days for families, hen and stag parties, adult social groups. Outdoor professional development courses are available for those wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in open canoeing, kayak, mountain biking, climbing and abseiling.

Oakwood Youth Challenge is an outdoor activity centre with residential accommodation. Join us for fun activity days, schools residentials, birthday parties and youth clubs and be challenged spiritually, mentally and physically.

Cornwall Learning, the Cornwall Council organisation, brings together the expertise and experience of a range of teams to focus on improving standards, aspirations and skills of children, young people and those working with them.

There is a wide range of outdoor activities with Ace Adventure to suit any age or ability.  We can cater from high adrenaline thrills to relaxed wilderness and wildlife experiences. 

We are based in Dunkeld, Perthshire and are able to cater for school & beginner groups, families, stags and hens, downhillers wanting uplifts with timing facilities, and even those looking for that epic day ride or bespoke training

ROCK LEA is Peak Activities Ltd's long-established friendly meeting point, informal home-from-home & UK operational base. It is situated in the heart of the charming, unspoiled village of Hathersage located in the very accessible Peak District National Park.

Whether you are seeking something interesting to do with your friends and family, organising a group event, or aiming to develop your personal performance and qualification level in the adventure world, we are the people to talk to.

The 4 acre site has many activities including a climbing tower, ropes courses, zip line, archery hall and many problem solving games. Our watersports take place in the sea, up the Taf estuary 10 minutes drive away and on local rivers.

Preseli Venture is a Pembrokeshire Coast National Park based outdoor activity centre with over 25 years of experience.

Located on the edge of Mounts Bay in West Cornwall, our club is situated on some of the best sailing waters in the UK.

We are very much a family club with members of all ages and ambitions, from internationally competitive dinghy racers to offshore cruising sailors and everything in between.

Clearwell Caves are natural caves, extensively mined for iron ore to make some of Britain's most complex and oldest mine workings. The mine dates back well over 4,000 years, when early miners dug for ochre pigments to make paints. Iron ore miners later created a warren of underground passageways, by connecting the huge caverns.

Our core mission is re-engaging vulnerable, disaffected young people with education, skills, knowledge and learning. Everything we do supports this important work of helping to turn hopes into reality for those whose lives have been too interesting for education to be a priority. We are very proud of our work in this area.

Cycle 4 Adventure is the website for Neil Slater, a specialist in off road biking, who can tailor rides and courses to suit any level of Mountain Biker.

Peak Mountain Adventures is a provider of Outdoor Activities based in the heart of the  Peak District. We Specialize in bespoke training packages.

Catering for all standards of windsurfer - from novice to advanced.

Outdoor education and sports are growing industries with a wealth of career opportunities. Our 750 Acre estate is the perfect playground for all outdoor adventure and sports fanatics!

We offer safe, exciting and educational holidays for young people. A place where children can meet new friends, build confidence, develop social skills and gain wonderful memories.

Established in 1981 Jonti has over 30 years of experience in sailing & windsurfing, chandlery and tuition. Based on the shores of Grafham Water, Jonti has everything you need for having fun on the water!

Located within the Brecon Beacons National Park, Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre offers a wide variety of interesting and exciting land and water based activities in a unique and picturesque location.

The Moray Gig is a traditional sail training vessel based at Findhorn in Moray. Fast and exhilarating, she provides challenge and adventure regardless of experience for all who come out with us.

An Outdoor Activity Centre, based in Beeley, in the heart of the Peak District National Park and the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, providing group accommodation and outdoor adventure activities for young people of all abilities.

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