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 keep 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, Devon 1 Boggle Hole, North Yorkshire 2 Castleton, Peak District 3 Conwy, North Wales 4 Dartmoor, Devon 5 Eskdale, Lake District 6 Grinton Lodge, North Yorkshire 7 Hawkshead, Lake District 8 Holmbury, Surrey 9 Ilam Hall, Derbyshire 10 Ironbridge, Shropshire 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 St Briavels Castle, 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 Wilderhope Manor, 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 grinton lodge 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,