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SECONDARY

SCHOOLS

An inspirational approach to School Trips in

an unbeatable location on the Dorset Coast

GUIDE TO OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Joseph Allnatt Centres Ltd ____________________________ 2

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.


Comfort Zone

Stretch Zone

Panic Zone

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

we fear we will lose face, we will fail. Challenge

by choice allows each and every one of us

to chose voluntarily, free of peer pressure,

the level of challenge and participation in

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,

challenge and support. People discover

their abilities, values, passions and

responsibilities in situations that offer

adventure and the unexpected.”

“It was lovely to arrive and know

that the children are in safe and

knowledgeable hands with the

staff at the Chatsworth, Thank You

for all being so great!”

“The times of reflection sitting quietly by the

camp fire were amazing. Students shared

feelings, emotions and experiences and

they really listened to each other too.”

“Being in the outdoors brought the

children alive - they appeared to

be visibly refreshed just by being

outside.”


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.


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

Swanage Beach

Studland Sand Dunes

Purbeck Villages

Kimmeridge Marine Reserve

Durlston Country Park

Old Harry Rocks

Ballard Down

Arne Nature Reserve

Lulworth Cove

Boscombe Surf Reef

Bournemouth

Corfe Castle

River Wey

Weymouth and Portland

Swanage Town

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 Dancing Ledge 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

Isle of Purbeck. 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

chalk 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.


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

Sample Full Week Programme

Morning Afternoon

All Change Environmental Games Change Challenges

Morning Afternoon Evening

Mon Welcome Stratego

Tues Environmental

Games Change Challenges Games night

Wed Teambuilding

Tasks Personal Responsibility Challenge walk

Thurs Communication

Games Bushcraft & Cookout

Reflective

Campfire

Fri Farewells

and Depart


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



Morning Afternoon

Personal Skills and Teambuilding Tasks


Mon Welcome.

“The Challenge Rules” Night Navigation

Tues Personal Skills and Team Building Tasks Navigation, Survival

and Planning

Wed High and Low Ropes

Course

Bushcraft Skills, Camp

Building, Fire Making

(optional overnight stay)

Thurs (Break Camp)

Water Skills

Climbing & Abseiling

at Dancing Ledge

Celebration

and Review

Fri Farewells

and Depart


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


Monday

Welcome, settle in.

Tourism Study

Swanage town

Night

Navigation

Tuesday Coastal Formations

Old Harry

Swanage Bay

Coastal Processes &

Defences

Activity:

Buchcraft

Wednesday River Study

on the River Wey

Geomorphology

Lulworth Cove

Activity:

Archery

Thursday Arne Habitat Study Corfe Castle Activity:

Swim

Friday Farewells and Depart


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

Jurassic Coast.

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


Day 1 Welcome, Settle in

Coastal Formations kayking

to Old Harry’s Rock Bushcraft skills

Day 2 Visitor management on a busy coast

Footpath study along the South West Coast

Path

Investigating a honey pot site and the impacts

of rock climbing

Night

Navigation

Day 3 Impacts of

tourism on a

coastal town

Farewells and Depart


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


Monday Welcome, settle in.

Calcareous

Grasslands

Night

Navigation

Tuesday Sand Dune Transects

at Studland

Habitat

Management at

Studland

Evening

Activity

Wednesday River Study

on the River Wey

Evening

Activity

Thursday Arne Habitat Study Arne Insect Study Evening

Activity

Friday Farewells and Depart


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


Monday Welcome, settle in.

Tourism Study

Swanage

Night

Navigation

Tuesday Sand Dune Transects &

Visitor Management at Studland

Evening

Activity

Wednesday Coastal Features & Visitor Management

at Lulworth

Evening

Activity

Thursday Rebranding for the Olympics & Coastal

Management in Weymouth and Portland

Evening

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


Day 1 Welcome, settle in.

Swanage town

Tourism Study

Introduction

write-up

(Classroom)

Day 2 Lulworth Cove

Impact of visitor

management

Foot Path

investigation at

Lulworth Cove

Methodology

write-up

(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

Day 1

Swanage Beach

Coastal Processes

and Defences

Data analysis

(Classroom)

Day 2 River Wey, Weymouth

River Investigation

Data analysis

(Classroom)

Day 3 Swanage Town

Tourism Study

Biology Morning Afternoon Evening

Day 1

Ballard Down

Calcareous

Grasslands

Data analysis

(Classroom)

Day 2 Arne Nature Reserve

Ecological Sampling Methods and Insect

study

Data analysis

(Classroom)

Day 3 Studland Beach

Sand Dune

Investigation

Contact Us

35, Ulwell Road, Swanage,

Dorset, BH19 1LG

01929 421075

@ [email protected]

www.allnatt.co.uk

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