Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork School Trip
Edgmond Hall
Latest News: 27th August 2026
We're using our onsite cottage at Edgmond Hall in Shropshire to support independent living skills with care leavers, SEMH and SEND pupils. Participants can build practical life skills in a real-world context, from practicing household tasks and budgeting, to teamwork and personal care. The programme is designed to nurture independence in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and fun.
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.
We're using our onsite cottage at Edgmond Hall in Shropshire to support independent living skills with care leavers, SEMH and SEND pupils. Participants can build practical life skills in a real-world context, from practicing household tasks and budgeting, to teamwork and personal care. The programme is designed to nurture independence in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and fun.
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.
What activities are available during educational 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
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 topics do we cater for?
Fieldstudies
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.
English
>Maths
>PSHE
>Team Building
Outdoor Learning
What size groups do we cater for?
30 works best working in smaller teams of 5 or 6 pupils. Up to 60 depending on activities / theme.
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
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Staff support
Risk assessment availablePre-visit familiarisation visit welcome
Pre-visit planning available
Staff experienced with SEND groups
Medical & personal care
Allergy-aware proceduresDietary requirements catered for
First aid trained staff
Learning & communication
Small group sessions availablePhysical accessibility
Accessible paths/surfacesStep-free access
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair accessible
We do cater for children with Special Educational Needs; group leaders should discuss specific needs at the time of booking. We have experience of delivering a wide range of activities and learning opportunities to groups with additional needs. These have included physical impairments, sensory impairments, learning difficulties (ADHD, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, and more), challenging behaviour, acquired brain injuries and life limiting illnesses. Our practitioners have received training on how to communicate and encourage personal and social development for all abilities.
You know your students best; well speak with you to see whether we are able to provide an appropriate environment, programme, and experience for your group. You would be most welcome to visit the site to take a look around and learn more.
Our in-grounds cottage is fully accessible downstairs to wheelchair users. We have an off-road wheelchair available for use that provides access around the grounds.
Teacher Checklist
Get Risk Assessments
LOtC Quality Badge
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.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
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