Programmes
All curricular programmes are designed with year groups/ stages in mind, to provide a progressive & developmental journey through a young persons school career.
This programme supports school staff (Primary & Secondary), and Outdoor Learning teaching staff, work in partnership to; plan, deliver and review using Supported Outdoor Learning Lessons as an approach to learning, teaching, and assessment.
This programme commences with a Whole School Outdoor Learning Audit & Self Evaluation
Priority will be given to full class, team teaching along side the class teacher.
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Both indoors and under canvas. Exciting opportunities for pupils to take part in Residential Outdoor Learning Experiences. Lessons in school leading up to 1 to 5 days away, packed with adventures and skills for life.
Residentials include; P7 Camp, Under the Stars
The residential experiences are designed to integrate outdoor learning, adventure sports and school based learning to support delivery of curriculum outcomes, specifically focused on Literacy, Numeracy, STEM & Leadership.
The full programmes are tailor made to each school, designed to deliver educational outcomes themed around a text the pupils will cover in class.
A subsidised cost to all ELC pupils, inclusive and local. A hidden gem on the East Lothian coastline.
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Bikeability Scotland is based on the government approved National Standards for Cycle Training, which teaches trainees the necessary skills to ride confidently on today’s roads.
There are three award levels for Bikeability Scotland, to suit all abilities, from beginner to experienced cyclist, with instructor training available to teach all levels.
Priority will be given to P6’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.
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The AWEsome programme is designed to integrate outdoor learning, adventure sports and school based learning to support delivery of curriculum outcomes, specifically focused on Literacy/ STEM/ Health & Wellbeing.
The programmes are tailor made to each school, designed to deliver educational outcomes themed around a text the pupils will cover in class. Active travel (cycling/walking) is used as the preferred method of transport to enhance place based learning in the local area and to support Learning for Sustainability.
Priority will be given to P6’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.
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Both introductory and progressive sessions of adventure sports for young people for both Primary & Secondary pupils. These programmes are many and varied, all can culminate in certification/ qualifications, either National Governing Body Awards or on the SCQF framework. A range of skills can be delivered including:
Paddlesports
Climbing
Orienteering
Coasteering
Hill Walking
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Natural Connections is an outdoor learning programme designed to promote learning and achievement in the outdoors.
This programme is free and can be run independently by school staff, though OLS will administer, over support and guide staff where requested.
Priority will be given to P1's-P3's.
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There are events, festivals and competitions organised for schools across East Lothian and some are Nationwide
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These longer term targeted intervention adventurous programmes are designed to accommodate small groups of children & young people. Above and beyond the skills of adventure activities the programmes develop social skills, confidence, resilience etc. to contribute towards improving the educational outcomes of the children and young people . These programmes may be based upon biking, climbing, paddlesport etc. Where appropriate the young people can work towards formal recognition and accreditation for their achievements. These programmes include: *Adventure On *Biking North *Winter Residential Adventure Programme *ASN
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For any other programmes/ requests that don't fit into any of the categories above then please apply below. We are always excited about any new ideas for programmes that we can offer to schools. Please get in touch via the booking link below
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