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SCHOOLS An inspirational approach to School Trips in an unbeatable location on the Coast GUIDE TO OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Our Approach

Education

From our extensive knowledge of group’s needs we have developed a variety of programmes with clear links to the National Curriculum. All of our programmes are adaptable to meet your requirements. Once the basic programme has been selected, we work with you to input the module choices shown in this brochure. Each programme type fits its own set of objectives and has its own style of teaching. Year 7 and over Programmes ● Team Challenge ● Transition ● Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Field Studies Programmes ● Introduction to Field Studies ● Geography in Action ● Case Studies and Techniques ● Leisure, Travel and Tourism in Action ● Hands on Biology ● AS/A Level Data Collection Techniques ● GCSE Controlled Assessment

Inspiration

We aim to teach knowledge and skills but also to inspire young people as they connect to nature and they connect with each other. Whichever programme you choose there will be an element of personal development and teambuilding as well as activities in harmony with the seashore, woodland and human habitats.

The Coast and the Seashore

We specialise in the coastal environment which gives such wonderful opportunities for study, play and recreation. Our programmes are all educationally based but always with a fun element built in and can be adventurous and academic. We own our own venues and continually develop our facilities and expertise. Above all our friendly and experienced staff all believe passionately about the difference the “school trip” will make. Joseph Allnatt Centres Ltd ______2

Our Programmes Our programmes are designed with your group’s needs in mind. They are made up of a combination of modules, chosen to achieve the required goals for your visit. You will have your own dedicated tutors who will work with your group from pre-visit discussions, throughout your stay and any post visit assistance required.

Included in the price

 Full board and lodging.  Direct liaison with our Head of Teaching to refine the details of your programme.  All tuition tailored to your curriculum needs.  All transport needed during the programme.  A pre-visit presentation for your group.  A free preview planning visit for group leaders and their families. Duration of Programme  During our week programmes (Monday to Friday) we expect groups to arrive from 1pm with activities starting at 2pm. The week finishes after breakfast on departure day so that we can prepare rooms for the next arrivals.  A Short Week Programme (2 nights) is also popular. It starts with arrival at 1 pm and the first activity at 2pm and finishes with an activity after breakfast on departure day. Alternatively you may wish to travel after school and arrive for an evening session and have two days of activities. This is especially suited to weekend visits.

Challenge by Choice

We believe in Challenge by Choice, where you and only you can make the choice. When faced with taking part in something new our fears become exposed. By moving out of our comfort zone Comfort Zone we fear we will lose face, we will fail. Challenge Stretch by choice allows each and every one of us Zone to chose voluntarily, free of peer pressure, Panic the level of challenge and participation in Zone an activity. Through moving out of our comfort zone into out stretch zone we can develop our self esteem.

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Learning in the Field “Gathering a bunch of unrelated activities and calling them a programme is like recording a bunch of unrelated sounds and calling them a symphony…”

Everybody appreciates and values a well planned programme which flows rather than one that jumps from one unrelated activity to another. It allows individuals to develop self confidence, self awareness and self worth rather than just collect a clutch of new skills. Individuals are seen by each other in new situations which often brings out a new respect and appreciation for each other. The activities in our programmes are carefully selected and designed to flow into each other rather than be a diverse selection of quick fix adrenalin. A supportive and encouraging atmosphere is promoted throughout your stay.

We aim for clear educational outcomes which are in line with “High Quality Outdoor Education” a document produced by the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel.

 A positive attitude to challenge and adventure in the outdoors.

 Increase in personal confidence and self esteem through the acquisition of new skills.

 The choice of healthy meals and sensible eating patterns.

 The development of personal responsibility for safety, possessions, and each other’s welfare.

 Working as part of a team, developing the key skills of communication, problem solving, and leadership.

 A demonstration of increased initiative, perseverance and commitment.

 Increased physical fitness and agility.

 A greater appreciation of the environment and sustainable lifestyles.

Taken from “High Quality Outdoor Learning” produced by the Outdoor Education Advisors’ Panel

“Learning happens best with emotion, “It was lovely to arrive and know challenge and support. People discover that the children are in safe and their abilities, values, passions and knowledgeable hands with the responsibilities in situations that offer staff at the Chatsworth, Thank You

adventure and the unexpected. ” for all being so great!”

“The times of reflection sitting quietly by the “Being in the outdoors brought the camp fire were amazing. Students shared children alive - they appeared to feelings, emotions and experiences and be visibly refreshed just by being they really listened to each other too.” outside.”

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Teaching Modules & Activity All our programmes are designed to incorporate a series of teaching modules and sessions chosen by us from the following list, to achieve desired outcomes for your school / year groups. Orientation To establish boundaries, both physical and personal, and assure the Visiting Group Leaders of our professionalism, security and safety systems.

Personal Skills: in the closed environment of the centre grounds and immediate locality  Archery, The session teaches self discipline and patience when acquiring and perfecting a new skill. There is the opportunity to try target archery and clout archery.  GPS Orienteering, Using GPS, orienteer around the countryside to locate hidden treasures.  Map Skills, traditional skills needed to read a map. Symbols, grid references, compass bearings, contours etc are clearly explained with understanding, challenged by working out and following a fun and rewarding route.  High Ropes Increasing self confidence and self esteem enabling them to experience a sense of tremendous success and adventure  Water skills, a series of unusual activities which will increase self confidence in the water. This is fun for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.  Climbing Tower Developing personal confidence and trust between peers.  Bushcraft, Increasingly popular, this activitiy introduces the basic skills of fire lighting, building shelters and cooking outdoors. Team Building  Classic Teambuilding, the classic elements of teambuilding are taught and put into practice in a session which follows and works with group dynamics.  Raft Building, using barrels, ropes and knots to construct a raft which has to be safely steered across the swimming pool to test each groups design decision.  Pioneering, groups are challenged to work together to build a variety of structures such as a swing bridge, catapults, platforms and a rope ladder.  Low Ropes following a range of low activities, the team will build communication and peer relationships.

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 Night Navigation, a challenging and rewarding experience of using real mapwork skills to work as a group to navigate the route back to base from a drop off at an unknown location. Geography/ History/ Biology based Fieldwork  Beach  Sand Dunes  Boscombe Surf Reef  Purbeck Villages  Marine Reserve  Corfe Castle   River Wey   Weymouth and Portland   Swanage Town  Arne Nature Reserve  Rural Rebranding Farm Creativity

 Sensory Awakenings, games and exercises which opens ears, develop seeing into looking , and touching into feeling.  Environmental Arts and Crafts, using natural objects and touching base with nature brings children’s natural creativity alive.  Junk Percussion in contrast, some seemingly useless objects can be used creatively to produce some amazing team work. Personal Skills: Open country

Water sports try Kayaking around Old Harry’s Rocks and seeing the magnificent stacks and arches from the sea. A very different way to view the cliffs. Rock climbing and abseiling at developing confidence and trust between peers, promoting skills in rock climbing and abseiling on real rock. Shipwreck: Problem solving at North Beach washed up on a beach, learn how to build a fire, make a shelter and more. A coastal journey to Studland via Old Harry Rocks Rocks, taking in views of the . The famous coastal formation Old Harry Rocks will be seen. Explore coastal ecosystems at Studland, from fascinating seashells to shifting dunes. An adventurous expedition to Dancing Ledge or Corfe Castle journey across the ridge to Corfe Castle with magnificent views across the ancient landscape. On the way visit the Barrows of the Beaker people from 5000 years ago. Recreational Programme/ Opportunities

Fieldwork Follow-up Review the findings of the day. Data analysis techniques and statistical analysis. Presentations. Celebratory Campfire This is an opportunity for groups to entertain each other or to celebrate their own group identity through storytelling, sketches and songs led by enthusiastic Centre Staff.

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Transition

Transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 represents a crucially important stage in children’s education. Secondary school represents, for most pupils, a very different environment from the one they have experienced in primary school. Administration, pastoral care, teaching and learning are all organised differently from an average primary school, largely because a secondary school is much bigger and has a greater number of pupils and staff. Our venues provide a microcosm of the experience where the focus is completely on recognising and adapting to change. The Transition Programme aims to make children feel supported, safe, happy and confident, building peer relationships and making new friends. Group Outcomes

 Allow students to feel supported by both teachers and peers  Allowing time to build peer relationships  To encourage students to make new friends and interact Programme Contents

Sample One Day Programme for Local Schools Morning Afternoon All Change Environmental Games Change Challenges

Sample Full Week Programme

Morning Afternoon Evening

Mon Welcome Stratego

Environmental Tues Change Challenges Games night Games Teambuilding Wed Personal Responsibility Challenge walk Tasks Communication Reflective Thurs Bushcraft & Cookout Games Campfire Farewells Fri and Depart

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Team Challenge

This programme is for existing and new teams and aims to challenge them into real teamwork. Emphasis is placed on communication, support and playing to individual strengths. The outline programme is tailored to the specific needs of the team by prior consultation, and incorporates skills which are transferable back to the workplace or home.

Group Outcomes

 Working as part of a team, developing key skills of communication, problem solving and leadership.  A positive attitude to challenge and adventure in the outdoors.  Increased personal confidence through the acquisition of new skills.  A demonstration of increased initiative, perseverance and commitment.  Personal responsibility for safety, possessions and each other’s welfare.

Programme Contents

Sample One Day Programme for Local Schools Morning Afternoon Personal Skills and Teambuilding Tasks

Sample One Day Programme for Local Schools

Morning Afternoon Evening

Welcome. Mon Night Navigation “The Challenge Rules”

Navigation, Survival Tues Personal Skills and Team Building Tasks and Planning Bushcraft Skills, Camp High and Low Ropes Wed Building, Fire Making Course (optional overnight stay) (Break Camp) Climbing & Abseiling Celebration Thurs Water Skills at Dancing Ledge and Review

Farewells

Fri and Depart

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Field Studies

Our Field Study Courses are based on the study of classic fieldwork sites within Purbeck and the Jurassic Heritage Coast, bringing the textbook to life. We believe that by experiencing first-hand the natural environment, and man’s use of it, we bring the subject alive to students. This provides a sense of realism, excitement and an experience which cannot be generated through text books alone. Our method of teaching encourages students to think for themselves and provides opportunities to practice fieldwork and data collection techniques.

Programme Contents

Our programmes give relevance to classroom topics as they are concerned with real people in real situations and deal with real issues. They enable students to; observe, record, analyse, present and interpret their own investigations. They provide students with the opportunity to talk about their own work, listen to others, to share their knowledge and for them to work cooperatively using academic, practical and social skills.

Our Field Studies Tutors

Our highly regarded tutors provide a sound knowledge of the sites we work in and any potential hazards of those sites. This is recorded and available to you as Risk Assessments for your peace of mind and your records. We are all graduates with a strong commitment to working in the outdoors. We are part of the local community and have local contacts able to contribute specialist knowledge if needed. We also have a regard for the conservation of the sites we use. Above all, we teach well, and we develop open and respectful relationships with the students bringing out the best in them.

Included in the programme

A comprehensive workbook is provided for each student and there is access to a suite of computers for data input. Our tutors are passionate about the classic Field Study areas they work in and thoroughly enjoy inspiring students in the same way.

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Introduction to Field Studies This programme is aimed at Year 7 - 9 groups on their first field studies experience. We are able to make this visit cross-curricular, with many groups opting to combine biology, geography and history. Tutors are able to get the correct blend of introducing a subject area with activities to hold the group’s interest and so promote the subject.

Learning Outcomes

 Experience a variety of field studies techniques.  Participate in field studies investigations from a variety of cross-curricular subjects such as biology, geography, history, leisure and tourism, PSHE and Art & Design and environmental studies.  Aid the understanding of topics in the current syllabus.  Experience learning away from home.  Encourage a positive attitude towards the outdoors.  Personal responsibility for safety, possessions and each other’s welfare.

Sample Programme

Morning Afternoon Evening Welcome, settle in. Night Monday Tourism Study Navigation Swanage town Swanage Bay Coastal Formations Activity: Tuesday Coastal Processes & Old Harry Buchcraft Defences River Study Geomorphology Activity: Wednesday on the River Wey Lulworth Cove Archery

Activity: Thursday Arne Habitat Study Corfe Castle Swim

Friday Farewells and Depart

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Geography in Action This innovative programme combines adventurous activities with field work to examine a range of case studies in the local area. Our experience has shown that many students develop a greater appreciation of Geography in the field during their visit. They interact with the coastline whilst experiencing different activities that make the coastline famous and the impacts these have on the area.

Activities include orienteering to Old Harry coastal formations; learning about the impacts of visitors along a busy stretch of coastline; climbing within a honey pot site and evening activities within the local environment. The programme is suitable for Year 7 upwards. We introduce Geography in both a fun and educational way to help encourage students to choose Geography as a GCSE subject.

Learning Outcomes

 Understanding and interpreting local features.  Understanding local development issues in the Isle of Purbeck and on the .  Practice fieldwork and data collection.  A demonstration of increased personal confidence and team work through outdoor adventurous activities.  Putting theories into practice whilst being in the outdoors.

Sample Programme

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Welcome, Settle in Coastal Formations kayking Bushcraft skills to Old Harry’s Rock Day 2 Visitor management on a busy coast Footpath study along the South West Coast Night Path Navigation Investigating a honey pot site and the impacts of rock climbing Day 3 Impacts of tourism on a Farewells and Depart coastal town

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Hands on Biology

The area in which the Chatsworth is situated in is perfect for studying biology with the range of SSS1s, AONBs and World Heritage coastline lending themselves perfectly to a range of fieldwork techniques.

This programme gives biology students the opportunity to get out into the environment and experience biology first hand. We visit various locations to study a variety of habitats, their animal and plant life, using a range of sampling techniques and equipment.

Learning Outcomes

 A greater understanding of ecological principles.  Give students a clearer picture by seeing case studies first hand.  An opportunity for students to use the appropriate equipment for the chosen investigation.  The chance for students to experience a wide range of diverse habitats to compare and contrast.  Learn an appreciation of the environment and sustainability.  Experience a range of sampling techniques.

Sample Programme

Morning Afternoon Evening Monday Welcome, settle in. Night Calcareous Navigation Grasslands Tuesday Sand Dune Transects Habitat Evening at Studland Management at Activity Studland Wednesday River Study Evening on the River Wey Activity

Thursday Arne Habitat Study Arne Insect Study Evening Activity

Friday Farewells and Depart

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Case Studies and Techniques During this programme students visit key case study locations, conducting various investigations into the sites using a variety of data collection techniques. Whilst ideally suited to Year 10 - 13, this can be adapted to younger groups. We are able to offer locations that fit exam syllabus, particularly fragile environments, areas of rebranding and coastal locations.

Learning Outcomes

 Understanding and interpreting local features through field studies techniques.  Understanding local development issues in the Isle of Purbeck and on the Jurassic Coast.  Practice fieldwork, data collection and presentation techniques.  Topical geography such as the Olympics and their legacy and coastal defence policy.  A greater appreciation of the complexity of geographical issues in the real world.  Pre and post visit assistance from Head of Field Studies.

Sample Programme

Morning Afternoon Evening Monday Welcome, settle in. Night Tourism Study Navigation Swanage Tuesday Sand Dune Transects & Evening Visitor Management at Studland Activity

Wednesday Coastal Features & Visitor Management Evening at Lulworth Activity

Thursday Rebranding for the Olympics & Coastal Evening Management in Weymouth and Portland Activity

Friday Farewells and Depart

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GCSE Controlled Assessment You tell us the question you need answering, we’ll help your students answer it. With so many fantastic locations just a stones-throw away from our door, we are the ideal location for your group to do their controlled assessment.

This programme is run in line with the current GCSE curriculum. Depending upon whether you come for a full week or short week, we assist your group in collecting all the data they require for their assessments. We are able to help with all the exam boards, ensuring that work is done in conditions that comply. We cover areas from aims and key questions, through to data collection, presentation and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

 To assist with your chosen controlled assessment task question.  Allowing time (if desired) at the centre for writing up and data presentation.  Giving the students a wide range of information to assist with their studies.  Allowing the opportunity for students to see geographical features first hand.  Increased comprehension of physical proceses by witnessing the results.  Access to the teaching team for follow up questioning.

Sample Programme

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Welcome, settle in. Introduction Swanage town write-up Tourism Study (Classroom) Day 2 Lulworth Cove Foot Path Methodology Impact of visitor investigation at write-up management Lulworth Cove (Classroom) Day 3 Data Presentation (Classroom)

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AS/A2 Data Collection Techniques Looking at a variety of data collection techniques, this programme will give your students the skills they need to understand the sampling methods used in field work. In a range of locations along the World Heritage Coastline, we offer this progamme for both the Geography and Biology syllabus.

Learning Outcomes

 Understand the theory behind data collection methods  Experience a variety of sampling techniques  To analyse the data collected and show the results  To introduce a variety of statistical analysis and complete a statistical test  To be enthused in aspects of fieldwork

Sample Programme

Geography Morning Afternoon Evening Swanage Beach Day 1 Data analysis Coastal Processes (Classroom) and Defences Day 2 River Wey, Weymouth Data analysis River Investigation (Classroom) Swanage Town Day 3 Tourism Study

Biology Morning Afternoon Evening Ballard Down Day 1 Data analysis Calcareous (Classroom) Grasslands Arne Nature Reserve Day 2 Data analysis Ecological Sampling Methods and Insect (Classroom) study Day 3 Studland Beach Sand Dune Investigation

Contact Us

 35, Ulwell Road, Swanage,

Dorset, BH19 1LG

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