School journeys and outdoor education centres
This section features listings of travel organisations and outdoor
education centres specialising in arranging school journeys and specialist
courses. You can also find useful contact details for organisations
specialising in educating and learning outdoors.
Information about health and safety on educational
visits is also available on TeacherNet.
This site is updated regularly, so if you can recommend an organisation that is
not listed, submit the details here.
Useful contacts
British Activity
Holiday Association (BAHA)
British Schools Exploring
Society (BSES)
BSES Expeditions, a UK-based charity, provides opportunities for young people
from schools and many other walks of life to take part in exploratory projects
in remote regions, led by experts drawn from universities, teaching, medical
professions, industry and the services.
Farms for City
Children
The charity Farms for City Children is an organisation that arranges a
week-long stays at one of three centres in the heart of the countryside, where
children live and contribute purposefully to life on a working farm.
The Duke of Edinburgh's
Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme
of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the
personal and social development of young people aged 14 to 25, regardless of
gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages
young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable
activities in their free time.
Institute for
Outdoor Learning
Useful information and advice on all aspects of educating and learning in
the outdoors.
National
Association of Farms for Schools
Access this site for advice and tips for teachers preparing for a visit to a
farm or horticulturure unit.
National Association of
Field Studies Officers (NAFSO)
NAFSO is the professional body for those employed in field studies. It aims
to provide a voice for its members enabling them to express and share views on
the issues, problems and developments in this area of outdoor education.
Snowdonia National
Park
The website has information on the Park, Snowdonia Environmental Study Centre,
and the National Park Authority.
Sport England
Sport England's objective is to lead the development of sport in
England by influencing and serving the public, private and voluntary
sectors.
Published: 08 January 2007
