Group Leader information for outdoor learning programmes with Outposts

info@outposts.co.uk

+44 (0)1823 451959

GROUP LEADER INFORMATION

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR GROUP LEADERS

We hope our group leader information section and parents’ guide answer all your questions. However, if we have not been successful in our mission, please do contact us, we’re more than happy to talk or arrange a visit.

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Preview visit

You’re very welcome to visit us beforehand. Take a tour of the site, activities and accommodation and review relevant risk assessments. Equally we can come to you and present to staff, students and parents. Contact us to arrange a visit.

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Facilities

There are hot showers, eco-loos, washing up station, picnic tables, a big 'braai' (campfire with benches & BBQ), a large communal area with removable sides, open fire and kitchen. Plenty of space to run around. Best of all...no mobile reception where the young people will be!

Parents guide

To help reduce the number of questions you receive, we have produced a Parents Guide with FAQs. We are also more than happy to visit your school and give a parents’ talk.

Inclusive

Everyone is different! We design our programmes, in conjunction with you, to suit the abilities and needs of your students, so that we offer activities which everyone can enjoy.

What to expect

Our customers always come first, and we pride ourselves going the extra mile. Nothing is too much bother, so please ask.

Catering

We cater for all dietary requirements, pride ourselves on our fresh home cooked food and have a hygiene rating of 5.

Safeguarding

It goes without saying that Outposts takes safeguarding extremely seriously. Here is the paperwork to back that up.

Insurance

Outposts has Public Liability to £10,000,000 and employer’s liability to £10,000,000 and can provide copies of our insurance certificates on request.

Responsibilities

Outposts’ staff are always on hand however sometimes we need a little help, including managing behaviour, seating at mealtimes and overnight duties.

Accommodation

You have the option to stay in our wooden lodges complete with heating, shower and toilet facilities or for those who want a more back to nature experience, you can stay in our Orchard Campsite.

Health & safety

Outposts maintains the highest levels of safety and are fully compliant with industry standards.

National Curriculum

Our outdoor activities can be delivered to enhance develop the six key skills which form the structure of the national curriculum. Integrating these skills into all our outdoor activities ensures that the young people are engaged in a fun and rewarding positive experience. More importantly, they develop their learning and performance within education, life and develop a positive future.

ANY QUESTIONS?

Please do get in touch if you would like to talk to someone about a trip with Outposts. 

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