Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork School Trip
Edgmond Hall
Newport Shropshire TF10 8JY
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 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?
English School Trip
Comprehension
Literacy / History' read clues, find information, evaluate evidence, write answers
Maths School Trip
Measurement Ratio and proportion
Maths ' Measure / record / data analysis
PSHE
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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