Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork

Edgmond Hall School Trips

Why book 'Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork' with Edgmond Hall for School Trips and Educational Visits?

We specialise in developing character, bringing topics to life, and helping young people to recognise what they are capable of.

Set in 43 acres of private woodland, gardens and fields, Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning is a perfect base for KS1 and KS2 children to safely explore and to try new things in a supportive environment.

We are part of a family of 4 residential centres owned by Sandwell Council, and we deliver memorable learning experiences through outdoor exploration, adventure, and creative arts.

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What activities are available during group visits?

Topics / Themes could include: Pirate, Egyptians / Romans, Harry Potter, Animal Tribal Lands, Search and Rescue mission.

Activites:-
Orienteering / Map skills
Survival skills, shelter building, fire lighting.
Problem solving and team working skills
Gaining clues from written information / riddles
Scavenge
Nature Art

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Curriculum topics available: Comprehension.

Literacy / History– read clues, find information, evaluate evidence, write answers

Curriculum topics available: Measurement, Ratio and proportion.

Maths – Measure / record / data analysis

Curriculum topics available: Teamwork and resilience, Mental health and awareness.

The day revolves around working together, and we can shift the emphasis to support the priorities and needs of your group and the individuals within it. It's a reflective learning day.

Geography - Map Skills / Orienteering – using maps to find the way, find clues / objects or follow trails.
Problem Solving skills to solve challenges, make or build things, examine evidence.

What size groups do you cater for?

30 works best working in smaller teams of 5 or 6 pupils. Up to 60 depending on activities / theme.

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

Yes We do have the ability to provide a classroom-like environment. You can tell us your group size and any specific requirements in the form below.

Is there first aid on site?

Yes

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.

Anything else?

We have a brilliant, private grounds, with space to play and explore. You may decide to build in an opportunity for children to have the freedom to play during your day. We would discuss your requirements and the exact outline and content of the day to best meet your needs, when planning the day together.

Who are Edgmond Hall?

The group are on quest for the day to learn skills to solve a problem, find an object or complete a challenge.

It can be delivered using themes or subjects, or focus on PSHE/SEMH.

Curriculum subjects could include: -

* Geography - Map Skills / Orienteering – using maps to find the way, find clues / objects or follow trails.

* Science – Problem Solving skills to solve challenges, make or build things, examine evidence.

* Literacy / History– read clues, find information, evaluate evidence, write answers

* Maths – Measure / record / data analysis

It's just £12pp and will bring your topic to life, and allow teachers to see children working together in a different way.