Accommodation – Travel – Activities

outdoor from learning £129 per pupil All-inclusive Minimum group size Residential Visits 24 pupils + staff

For SchoolsDelivered in partnership by First Education & School Travel and YHA School Trips Book a low season programme Tel: 01282 688160 for 2013/2014 and we will give you a Email: [email protected] discount voucher worth £250 www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Accommodation – Travel – Activities Working together to support outdoor learning An Introduction Welcome to our new brochure for 2013/2014 First Education & School Travel have been providing all-inclusive residential visits for a number of years and believe in delivering a high quality experience at an affordable price. We firmly believe in the power of outdoor education to inspire pupils to enjoy and achieve goals in fun and exciting surroundings. We recognise that a lot of parents face significant financial pressures and we strive to costs as low as possible without any compromise on quality. As a result we find that our educational programmes also become more inclusive for schools allowing more pupils to take part and benefit from the experience. Who are we? First Education & School Travel is part of the First Group of companies, the U.K’s largest surface passenger transport company carrying 2.7 million passengers everyday. Our Education & School Travel team works alongside a range of partners to provide a cost- effective all-inclusive residential experience for schools delivered in a safe and educationally rewarding manner. What’s included? All our programmes include safe, compliant travel, comfortable accommodation and healthy meals in addition to the range of great activities. It is our intention to reduce the pressure on the group leader in sourcing all these different elements and bring each together to form a fully inclusive high quality package at a great price. Availability & How to Book Our programmes are delivered ALL YEAR ROUND with special discounts available for groups travelling between November & March each year. To check availability and to make a booking, simply contact us providing details of your chosen venue, size of group and your preferred dates. Venues Pupils get to experience a very different world to their own simply by staying at one of our venues. Our residential visits are delivered in a range of diverse and inspiring locations across the UK.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 Beer, 1 Boggle Hole, North Yorkshire 2 Castleton, Peak District 3 Conwy, North Wales 4 Dartmoor, Devon 5 Eskdale, Lake District 6 Lodge, North Yorkshire 7 Hawkshead, Lake District 8 Holmbury, Surrey 9 Ilam Hall, Derbyshire 10 Ironbridge, 11 our Langdale, Lake District 12 London – Holland Park 13 London – Lee Valley 14 venues for London – Thameside 15 2014 Lulworth Cove, Dorset 16 Malham, North Yorkshire 17 National Forest, Derbyshire 18 Once Brewed, Northumberland 19 19 Portland, Dorset 20 Ravenstor, Peak District 21 8 Sheringham, Norfolk 22 6 28 South Downs, East Sussex 23 12 , Gloucs 24 7 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks 25 17 Swanage, Dorset 26 30 Wye Valley, Herefordshire 27 3 Whitby, North Yorkshire 28 4 21 , Shropshire 29 29 York, North Yorkshire 30 10 18 22 11 25 27 15 Key: 13 History 24 14 Geography PE 5 1 16 9 Jurassic Coast 23 Eco-Explorer 20 26 Drama & Performing Arts

Some of our course themes are transferable and can be delivered at other venues. Please contact us for details. www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 yha beer Jurassic Coastline 2 night/3day Key Stage 2 Geography

Address: YHA Beer, Bovey Combe, Beer, This programme allows school groups to Seaton, Devon, EX12 3LL experience the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The group will explore the geology of the Description of the hostel: coast and discover the story it tells us about 38 beds. Located just off the South life on earth millions of years ago. With both West Coastal Path, YHA Beer provides field and classroom based activities, groups an excellent base for school trips, will learn about preservation of the coast, especially for those who want to coastal landforms and conflicts. This is a explore the Jurassic Coast. practical and educational residential trip, led by experienced and knowledgeable staff. from just Choose from 3 programmes:

Focus on World Heritage Activities include: Jurassic Street Life, Jurassic Coast Monsters, Jurassic Coast Timeline, £129 Museum of Me! per pupil Focus on Rocks and Fossils Activities include: Rock Detectives on the Beach, Rock Detectives in the Lab, CSI Jurassic Coast, Jurassic Coast Monsters

Jurassic Coast Taster I am a World heritage VIP, WHS Extra: Read all about it!, CSI Jurassic Coast, Jurassic Coast Timeline.

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Beer 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 yha conwy EXPLORER PACKAGE 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 PE, History & Geography Address: Larkhill, Sychnant Pass Road, Conwy. LL32 8AJ

Description of the hostel: 82 Beds The Programmes: Set in large, lawned grounds with fabulous views Conwy is an ideal World War II: Children can experience, learn location for school groups. Facilities about and understand some of the events of include a classroom, lounge, quiet World War II with interactive and engaging room, wifi and internet access, drying activities. Encouraging groups to work together room and self-catering kitchen. by building a spitfire plane, playing games of an era passed, becoming an evacuee child and experiencing some ration delights.

from just Invaders & Settlers: Pupils can bring history to life by taking part in interactive activities from the Celts to World War II through role play, discovering curios and experiencing new outdoor environments. Activities Include: Dig £129 through History, Living Local History, History per pupil Walk, Castle Visit, Romans Unite, Archery. Contrasting Views: Explore and discover the geography and geology around Conwy. Activities include: Contrasting Locality, Team Games, Castle visit and Welsh Slate Decoration.

P.E. Outdoor Adventure: Activities to promote effective communication and team working. Activities include: Team Games, Rocket Launch, Swamp Crossing, Climb the heights of Conwy Mountain, Long Bow Archery, orienteering, BBQ plus evening activities (including wet weather alternative).

What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accomm- odation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit. www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 yha p.e. outdoor adventure 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 P.E. & PLTS

Address: Grinton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, Energise your pupils whilst discovering a DL11 6HS stunning environment perfectly suited to outdoor activities. All activities are tailored to Description of the hostel: your specific group and also meet P.E & PLTS 71 beds. An impressive, recently curricular themes. refurbished former shooting lodge with extensive grounds. Located in Activities include: picturesque Swaledale in the Yorkshire Archery, GPS Treasure Trails, Team Building Dales National Park. Games, Orienteering, Fire Making & Camp Craft, Moorland Hike, BBQ and Talent Night to complete the visit. from just What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accomm- odation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit. £129 per pupil

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 yha hawkshead P.E. Outdoor Adventure 2 night/3day Key Stage 2 & 3 P.E. & PLTS

Address: YHA Hawkshead, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QD

Description of the hostel: This Lake District based school residential is 106 beds. A Regency style building full and comprehensive and has something to situated within Beatrix Potter country suit every student. A great P.E and Outdoor and just above Esthwaite Water, YHA Activities programme led by experienced staff Hawkshead is a great location for on site within YHA Hawkshead’s extensive school trips within the Lake District. grounds. Activities promote team working and communication through a series of fun and lively challenges. from just Activities include: Team building activities, including Swamp Crossing, Walking Planks and Marble Run, GPS orienteering and Archery, plus a range of £129 evening and wet weather activities. per pupil What’s included: Return travel to YHA Hawkshead 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 yha ilam hall p.e. outdoor adventure 2 night / 3 days Key Stage 2 P.E. & PLTS

Address: Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AZ The experienced team on-site deliver a range of fun and challenging activities designed to Description of the hostel: deliver the Outdoor & Adventurous Activities 118 beds. A Victorian gothic manor section of the National Curriculum. These PE house owned by the National Trust, programmes can be delivered all year round its grounds stretch to 84 acres of and always offer a choice of wet weather country park on the banks of the River alternatives. Manifold.

Activities include: Team Challenge (Team Games), Guided Walks from just to Dovedale Valley, Eco Art, Mini Beast Trails, Orienteering, Circus / Obstacle Equipment (self led) What’s included: £129 Return travel, 2 nights full board accomm- odation, all activities and materials for per pupil the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 yha langdale Eco-Explorer & P.E. Outdoor Adventure 2 night/3 day Key Stage 2 & 3 Address: High Close, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9HJ

Description of the hostel: Eco-Explorer 100 beds. Situated in the very heart Eco-Explorer links with Geography and the of the magnificent Lake District, this Environment on the National Curriculum. The rambling Victorian mansion with programme helps children learn about their extensive grounds provides an ideal environment and how to protect it through base for groups to embark on a range responsible sustainability. All activities are of exciting challenges. hands on and great fun for groups of all ages.

PE Outdoor Adventure from just This action packed programme guides the group through a series of team challenges closely linked to PLTS themes. These activities are flexible and can be tailored to the age and £ abilities of the group. 129 Activities include: per pupil Team-building Activities, Longbow Archery, Fire Making, Camp Craft, Bread Making, Shelter building, Recycling Materials and GPS Treasure trails plus a range of wet weather and evening activities.

What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accomm- odation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 yha london (holland park, lee valley & thameside) lion king, wicked & CATCF 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 P.H.S.E, Citizenship, PLTS, Drama, Humanities, Music

A typical programme: Choose a theme for your visit to include one of these spectacular West End shows. In addition to seeing the show your group will also take part in an official show specific educational workshop. Pupils are taught performance skills and are given masterclasses designed to educate them in the themes and characters of the chosen show. We then build a bespoke tour programme around the theatre experience to take in the sites of Europes finest capital city.

A typical programme: Choose an itinerary to include some of the following attractions... A Flight on the Eye, River Cruise, Madame Tussauds, The Brunel Museum, , London Zoo and even a Wembley Stadium visit.

What’s included: Whatever tour you decide to choose we will ensure that the trip includes return travel, 2 nights full board accommodation, and your chosen itinerary. We also provide a free overnight planning visit.

*The overall price will depend on the final range of activities chosen.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 Description of Hostels: YHA overlooks Holland Park just off Kensington High Street and is situated close to the Royal Albert Hall and Londons fine Museums.

from just YHA Lee Valley set in 10,000 acres of * parkland just 20 minutes by train from the bright lights of London. Accommodation is provided in luxurious purpose built Scandanavian style lodges and the site £ provides a peaceful haven to finish off 169 each busy day in the City. per pupil YHA Thameside is located in Southwark near London Bridge and next to the River Thames. The hostel was purpose built for groups with modern facilities and is within easy reach of central London.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 Funding

Making school trips more accessible for all Despite government commitments to school trips, many children don’t get the chance to take part because parents simply cannot afford it. As a result of this it is believed that up to a third of children miss out on vital learning experiences.

Through the Breaks For Kids fund, our partners at YHA help to fund places for financially disadvantaged children so they can join their friends and classmates on our range of residential visits to YHA partner sites. YHA believes that every child has the right to enjoy a trip with their friends and their aim is to do their utmost to ensure that no child is left behind when the coach leaves the school gates.

By booking one of our travel-inclusive residential visits to a venue where YHA provide the partner services we can apply for financial assistance on your behalf for any child who may be eligible.

More information: Breaks For Kids is a charitable fund, founded and supported by YHA and Wales. The fund provides financial support to thousands of young people every year. Breaks For Kids can contribute up to 50% of the cost of accommodation and food for young people from low-income households who are taking part in these visits with their school or other youth groups*.

Applications for assistance are considered on the basis of the number of children in the group who are entitled to free school meals or whose parents are in receipt of income support or housing benefit*.

*Funding assistance is discretionary and subject to availability. yha malham a contrasting locality 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 Geography

Address: YHA Malham, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DB

Description of the hostel: Investigating Malham village – who lives there Surrounded by the spectacular and why? Explore and survey the local area Yorkshire Dales limestone scenery, this to make the link between the landscape, comfortable base with its safe garden geology and settlement. This programme has plenty to inspire and captivate your takes in the natural beauty of the stunning group. Yorkshire Dales.

A typical programme: from just Limestone Rocks!: an introduction to limestone and a led walk to the magical Malham Cove. Let’s make a limestone pavement: A great hands-on session providing an opportunity £ to recreate the formation of a limestone 129 pavement. per pupil Venture into the Dales: a wonderful walk to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar with a picnic lunch en-route.

Village survey: who lives here and why? A range of other activities also available include: bat detecting, fossil casting, candle making, jumblies and Peregrine Falcons talk (seasonal).

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Malham 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 Providing a Quality School Travel Service First Education & School Travel In addition to our travel-inclusive residential programmes we also provide UK schools with great value, safe, and reliable travel services throughout the academic year. Travel Safely By Road Or Rail Whether you are looking to mobilise a whole year group or just looking to provide sports teams with their travel to match venues we can provide the vehicles and the service best suited for the job. We can even provide your group with cost-effective rail travel throughout the UK.

For a competitive group travel quotation call one of our advisors on: 0844 854 2561 or email your enquiry to [email protected]

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 yha stratford performing arts & drama 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 English & Drama

Address: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon, Alveston, Stratford, CV37 7RG

Description of the hostel: Delivered by theatre professionals from A splendid Georgian mansion set in Dreamshed Theatre, this programme offers over three acres of grounds and just two a range of educational and fun theatre miles from Shakespeare’s birthplace. workshops for pupils of all year groups. In addition to developing the pupils’ performance skills, the courses also contains practical from just elements such as mask and puppet making thus ensuring a rich all-round theatrical experience.

Choose from: • Improvisation skills £129 • Being an Actor – “tricks of the trade” per pupil • Voice & Text – how to use your voice and deliver text effectively • Shakespeare’s Magic – introduction to Macbeth & A Midsummer- Night’s dream • So you want to be a playwright – A practical guide to scriptwriting • From page to stage – Making a play come to life • Poetry & Performance – fun with verse • Lets do a show – from rehearsal to performance in two hours!

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Stratford, 2 nights full board accommodation, all agreed activities and materials for the programme and an overnight planning visit.

This drama programme is transferable to other venues, please contact us for details. www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 yha wilderhope manor Team Challenge 2 night/3day Key Stage 2 P.E. History, Geography & PLTS

Address: YHA Wilderhope Manor, Longville in the Dale, Shropshire TF13, 6EG

This programme is an LOtC accredited Description of the hostel: learning experience meeting National 70 beds. This stunning Grade 1 listed Curriculum standards in PHSE, Geography Tudor manor has recently undergone and History. Each activity is fully risk assessed a major refurbishment, with its ornate and delivered by qualified and experienced ceilings, oak spiral staircases and staff. All activities can be adapted to meet the panelled rooms it is a truly wonderful age and abilities of each group. setting guaranteed to inspire all who visit.

Activities include: from just Explore the Manor, Games Master, Swamp Crossing, Tyre Stack, Marble Run and The Ultimate Team Challenge.

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Wilderhope Manor £129 2 nights full board accommodation, all per pupil activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 yha wye valley P.E. Outdoor Adventure 2 night / 3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 P.E. & PLTS

Address: YHA Wye Valley, Near Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JJ

Description of the hostel: 78 beds. Located within 25 acres of A challenging and rewarding group activity land and looking over the banks of the package which links to PLTS curricular , YHA Wye Valley is perfectly themes. This residential can be tailored to situated for a rural school residential cater to school groups of all ages and abilities focussing on outdoor education. delivering a fun and educational experience. The PE programme can be delivered all year round by the experienced on-site team. from just Activities include: Team Building Games, Mini Orienteering, Archery, Shelter Building, Fire Making, plus a wide range of evening activities. £129 What’s included: per pupil Return travel to YHA Wye Valley 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 Further information Pre-trip planning visits To ensure that the programme and its content accurately reflects the aims and objectives of your trip, we actively encourage group leaders to visit the site and meet with staff prior to the trip commencing. This pre-trip planning visit provides group leaders with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the site and its facilities and to discuss programme content, timings and routines.

You can also request site specific information including:

• Risk Assessments relevant to your visit • Fire safety and security arrangements • Accommodation and accessibility • Dining arrangements and sample menus

Health & Safety management Every element that goes to make up your all-inclusive trip is carefully assessed and rigorously audited to ensure compliant and safe practices. This compliance process includes detailed vehicle and licensing inspections ensuring that vehicles are suitable, covered appropriately by insurance and driven by competent, legal and CRB checked drivers.

All YHA staff and third party provider staff who are engaged in regulated activity have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks in line with the YHA Child Protection & Safeguarding policy. The child protection policy is reviewed regularly by a Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO) in consultation with senior management.

Qualified First Aiders are always on-site and where residential accommodation is provided a duty member of staff is on site 24 hours a day.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01282 688160 FAQ’s What’s included in the 2 night package price? The costs include return travel from school to your chosen venue, 2 nights accommodation, all meals and your chosen activity programme. How are prices worked out? Our fully inclusive programmes are advertised ‘from’ per participant depending on size of group and distance intended for travel. Our commitment is to keep the cost as low as possible to encourage greater participation. Are there any restrictions on the size of a group I can bring? The minimum group size is 24 pupils + staff, there are no restrictions for larger groups however, not all centres have the capacity to accommodate large groups, our helpful team can advise of suitable sites for large groups at the time of enquiry. Who makes all the arrangements for our trip? The team at First Education & School Travel manage all aspects of the booking from your original enquiry and arrange all of the different package elements with our partners. We will also arrange a pre-trip planning visit for you to meet the centre staff ahead of the trip. How do we make payment? We provide a straightforward, flexible, invoicing and payment process. We do our utmost to make this stage of the planning as hassle free as possible. What equipment do we need to bring? None. All specialist technical equipment is provided. Pupils will need to bring suitable clothing, footwear, towel and toiletries and any prescribed medication that they may require. How many staff do we need to bring? You must bring at least one leader/responsible person for every 12 young people participating in activities. Are my group insured on your site and on their journey? Both First Group and YHA are covered by Public Liability insurance, any additional cover should be arranged by each individual group. We suggest that all groups purchase their own cancellation insurance. What are the booking terms & conditions? T’s & C’s can be found in the “Staff Room” area of our website.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk Tel: 01282 688160 First Education & School Travel

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