Explorer Dome brings hands-on science shows to schools

Explorer Dome - a dramatic science experiment taking place featuring liquid nitrogen

Explorer Dome is an internationally known, vibrant, popular science outreach organisation. Based in Bristol and London, we travel across the UK presenting live science shows for schools, festivals and special events. Hands-on demonstrations and stunning visuals combined with knowledgeable, enthusiastic and professional presenters: Explorer Dome is presenter-led, lively, interactive and fun! Hands-On Science We believe that the best way to learn is by doing – that’s why all of our shows are fully interactive, making Explorer Dome shows 100% presenter-led, hands-on and unforgettable! “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” (Confucius) Lively, Knowledgeable Presenters Our brilliant presenters are at the heart of everything we do here at Explorer Dome. When you book a visit from us, you are signing up to receive the best quality science shows from presenters who are experienced, highly trained, passionate and rigourous about the science and, most importantly, fun! Science for Everyone Discover a huge range of topics that bring science to life for audiences of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities. Inclusive education is at the heart of what we do and we visit schools, colleges, adult education, teacher training, festivals and special events and, as we pitch the show for your group, no two shows are ever the same! A Brief History Explorer Dome has been around for over 20 years! From our humble beginnings in 1998, we have come a long way with four domes, chemistry presentations, workshops, a team of specialist presenters and a base in Bristol and now the Midlands. Explorer Dome reaches 50,000 children and adults every year. Each person coming to our shows has a ~45 minute, immersive experience where new ideas, scientific interests and identity can be explored. We cover hundreds of schools and events across the whole of England, Wales and beyond. Over the years we have visited thousands and places from the Highlands to the Channel Islands, met over 1 million children and enjoyed every moment! All you need to know to plan a visit Where do we travel? We regularly travel throughout the Midlands and the South West of the UK, from Northamptonshire and Leicestershire down to the tip of Cornwall and from Oxfordshire across all of South Wales. If you are out of our normal area, we can still come! We will charge a minimum fee of our full day rate which of course includes a full day of shows. We also travel internationally. Why not have a look at a map of our recent travels to give you an idea of where we have been! What about Coronavirus? We have adapted the way we work to allow for coronavirus risks and look forward to seeing you soon. We are currently taking bookings for online delivery, physical visits without the dome to allow for greater distancing and for ‘normal’ dome visits where we can work with you to comply with your risk assessments and current guidance. We have a flexible cancellation policy in case local situations change, will review the situation regularly and do what we can to help you keep science lively, interactive and FUN! Visit our dedicated Coronavirus page for more information, or for more detail see our current Risk Assessment. How big is the Dome? Our Standard Dome takes up a floor area of 6 metres x 7 metres. The height is 3.5 metres – and it is worth checking for surprise hanging projectors and lights! As a rule of thumb, we can fit about 30 people inside the Dome per show, but if you have older students or adults, you will need our larger Dome (which still requires 3.5 metres height, but takes up a larger 8 metres x 9 metres floor area). If you have classes of infants or juniors, you can get up to 40 inside this larger Dome! Chemistry and Rocket Science shows do not use the Dome and so can accommodate up to 70 per show. What does a venue need to provide? Dome visits need an indoor space large enough with a smooth, clean floor and access to mains power. The Dome can only be outside if housed in a floored marquee… otherwise it will blow away! Chemistry and Rocket shows require a space large enough to accommodate your audience and access to 2 tables and mains power. Chemistry shows also need hot water, but it does not need to be in the same room. If some of your audience would benefit from being on benches or chair, it would be really helpful to have these nearby or set up at the start of the day. How does a timetable work? Shows last between 40 and 55 mins, depending on your audience and timetable requirements. We can usually fit 2 or 3 shows into a morning and 6 or 7 shows into a full day visit, but capacity of shows and timetables vary depending on the type of show you choose. If you visit the page for a particular show topic from the menu above, each show summary has detailed information of the capacity of each show, length and national curriculum links. We can certainly bring an array of different show topics in the same visit, but this may reduce the number of shows possible to fit in a single day. What else should you know? We will need reasonable vehicle access to the hall – let us know if access is likely to be poor (e.g. many steps or long distances) as this will affect the schedule and the preparations we need to make for the day. At least one member of staff must accompany the children during the shows but we promise they will enjoy it! For family shows, all children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult. If you prefer, do feel free to get in touch and we can help with your plan. Schools for Children with Special Needs We love the work we do with SEN schools as the

Schools invited to take part in Just One Tree Day

Just One Tree poster

JUST ONE Tree has announced the dates for the fourth iteration of its highly popular JUST ONE Tree Day, which is an international event that brings together hundreds of schools and encourages children to bring in £1 to plant a tree and help reforest the planet. The day highlights to children and young people how their individual actions can make a difference in the fight against climate change and the biodiversity crises. It is the flagship event of JUST ONE Tree, a British not-for-profit dedicated to removing CO2 from the atmosphere through global reforestation. A tree is planted for every £1 raised. JUST ONE Tree Day is open to both primary and secondary schools. Schools taking part can access free lesson resources that fit in with the national curriculum. As part of their fundraising activities, children learn about photosynthesis, the benefits of trees for both people and wildlife and the vital role they play in reducing the impacts of climate change. The 2022 dates are: England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Friday 14 October Scotland: Friday 30 September International: Friday 14 October JUST ONE Tree founder, Amanda Bronkhorst: “JUST ONE Tree Day was born out of my passion to make a difference – not only for my young daughter, but for the future of all children. JUST ONE Tree Day has resulted in over 200,000 trees planted by pupils from over 500 schools and I know that this year the ‘children’s forest’ can grow even bigger. “School participation is doubly important because not only does it raise funds, the forest planted on their behalf helps compensate for a school’s environmental impact. “Many children today struggle with climate anxiety, caused by the reality of our climate crisis. But JUST ONE Tree Day tells them that we can all make a difference with a simple action.  By taking direct action it spreads hope and positivity. It’s important to involve our young, helping them tackle their worries of today while setting them up for a sustainable lifestyle that aids their future.” The money raised is used to plant the ‘right trees in the right place’ – supporting reforestation projects in Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal and Zambia, including mangroves and kelp forests. What our schools said: ‘Our JUST ONE Tree Day is always a day that seems to raise spirits as well as money.  It has become a part of our Shotley School Annual Calendar and is enjoyable for children and staff. We always display the certificate, and details of carbon dioxide removal from the trees they have planted, and in terms of equivalent weight. i.e. a baby elephant!’   Shotley Community Primary School, Suffolk, UK ‘Everyone was extremely supportive of this wonderful event. As a school we are keen to take part again next year.’  Kingsham Primary School, West Sussex, UK ‘This is one of my favourite charities and we are honoured to take part each year.’  Grimsdell Pre-Prep School, Mill Hill, UK ‘The day was spent dressed like a tree, doing lots of wonderful things inspired by trees, sharing stories about the importance of trees and much more. JUST ONE Tree Day was a complete success!’  Ottery St Mary Primary School, Devon, UK To take part visit https://www.justonetree.life/just_one_tree_day_registration_2022.html

English Heritage relaunches its education programme to address plummeting school trips to heritage sites

Stone Henge

English Heritage has today relaunched its education programme for 2022, in a bid to encourage more schools to take advantage of the benefits of school trips to children’s wellbeing and cross-curricular learning. The programme incorporates both free school trips and expert-led paid-for Discovery Visits at the hundreds of historic sites in the charity’s care. In 20/21, educational visits were at 1% of their normal annual level As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week, English Heritage is renewing its commitment to educational visits  Despite being one of the UK’s largest providers of school trips, English Heritage welcomed a mere fraction of its average annual educational visitors last year. In 20/21, just over 4,000 students visited its heritage sites, down almost 99% on its normal annual figures of 340,000. With studies consistently showing that children’s mental health, and in particular that of children from low-income homes or with special educational needs, has worsened during the pandemic*, the charity believes that school trips are more important than ever before.   Kate Mavor, Chief Executive of English Heritage, said: “We are extremely hopeful that by encouraging more schools to return to educational visits, we can play our part in the process of levelling up and improving the wellbeing of children from every community. As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week, it seems particularly important to renew our commitment to education, by relaunching our programme of school trips.   “I am personally inviting teachers up and down the country to bring their pupils to one of our historic sites and to see for themselves the huge benefits the experience can bring, not just to children’s learning, but also their health and happiness. Connecting with a building that has stood for many centuries is a deeply grounding and rewarding experience, bringing history and past generations to life.”   English Heritage has continued to invest in and improve its educational programme. For 2022, the charity has appointed 162 new volunteers, created multiple new free Teacher’s Kits and downloadable teaching resources, and introduced six new expert-led Discovery Visits, with a further 22 having been revised during the pandemic. These include a wider number of SEN appropriate trips such as meeting the working donkeys at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight and sensory activities at Portchester Castle in Hampshire.   The charity has committed to high quality education provision across its sites. In 2021, seven of our sites were awarded Sandford Heritage Education Awards and new specialist facilities have recently been developed at sites including Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, Boscobel House in Shropshire and Walmer Castle in Kent, with a refreshed education centre at Osborne on the Isle of Wight coming later in 2022. The charity also engages local schools and learners to help create new visitor experiences, such as the new interpretation at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland.   English Heritage offers free self-led trips to more than 400+ historic sites, and Discovery Visits to 27 sites, for all pre-booked learning groups. Any school can visit an English Heritage site for free on a self-guided visit. Discovery Visits cost £100 for an immersive hour-long session with an expert, offering memorable, hands-on experiences. Visits must be booked online at least 14 days in advance. For more information on the charity’s programme of school trips, to download teaching resources or to book, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/school-visits

Gateway Adventure Activity Days!

Children at Gateway Adventure

Gateway Adventure’s activity days are all about having fun and a good time, but there is an important element to all the enjoyable activities we deliver to participants. Our aim is for all of our participants is, primarily, to facilitate the development of life skills which are applicable in adult life, for example leadership, cooperation, motivational and teamwork skills. All our activities are tailored to the relevant year group involving an agreed programme. Usually, our activities are delivered on-site at the school, however, if this is not possible we can always deliver the same activities at another suitable venue such as a local park or Scout camp. After a booking has been made and prior to the delivery of a course, Gateway Adventure will appoint a Course Leader who will oversee a group of Team Leaders for the day. This Course Leader will liaise with the school or organisation to discuss the needs of the students and school/college so that we ensure specific learning outcomes are incorporated throughout the day and that all participants enjoy a rewarding and exciting experience. WHAT IS INVOLVED? We offer different programmes and packages to suit your budget and objectives. These include On-Site School Activity Days, 2 & 3 Day On-Site Residentials, 2, 3 & 5 Day Residentials, Prefect Training Days, assisting GCSE & BTEC course work, School INSET and enrichment days. We can also assist or provide activities and venues for end of year school adventure weeks and DofE residentials. ON-SITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY DAYS The programme we deliver will help bring out the individual’s strengths and indicate areas for development. We encourage our participants to rotate leadership roles within their team. On completion of a task our Team Leaders will carry out a review of the groups performance through plenary discussion. Our on-site activity days are ideal for developing friendships at the beginning of the school year. It can also help the Teacher see their students outside the classroom and observe class dynamics and individual personalities that may not be apparent in a classroom environment. Gateway Adventure has experienced Team Leaders who are able to pinpoint areas for development. The participant is advised how to develop their leadership and personal skills. TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES The team building activities that Gateway Adventure use are designed specifically for different year groups to avoid repetition of tasks each year. Depending on prevailing weather conditions some of the tasks can be run indoors and we have a number of paper tasks as well. 2 & 3 DAY ON-SITE RESIDENTIALS   Gateway Adventure offer on-site residentials for the younger age groups ranging from Year 4 to Year 6 pupils. They may be experiencing camping for the first time and therefore prefer to camp in a familiar environment such their school grounds. Depending on the activities, some may be able to be organised off-site in a local park or woodland area This could include bushcraft, wide games (which is an outdoor activity, usually between two or more teams) and basic camp craft. The 2-3 day on-site residential is to offer the younger pupils the activities of the 2, 3 and 5 day residentials for older students. They will experience the same activities but simplified and less challenging to ensure they are not discouraged or excluded. THE GATEWAY ADVENTURE DIFFERENCE Gateway Adventure’s aim is to ensure all participants develop potential and have fun at the same time! Whatever activities we do, they are all designed primarily to enhance the learning of life skills. Lifeskills All our experienced instructors are skilled in developing and promoting a variety of life skills such as: Communication and leadership skills, environmental awareness, self reliance and team bonding. Another element is time management, which is essential, as several of our activities use time management in order to make students aware of the consequences of poor time keeping. Under the supervision of our exprerienced instructors, the teams could be responsible for a food budget for the duration of their residential and will have to learn to negotiate with other individual’s dietry requirements. Planning Under supervision, the team will be responsible for planning and allocating roles within the team such as team leader, a time keeper to accountant and menu planner. This list is not exhaustive, there may be more roles the teams think they may need depending on team size, age and environment. We provide itineraries for students of all age groups, 2-Day to 5-Day camping and residential programmes usually around the Peak District area because of it’s central geographical location and it’s ability to host a wide range of activities. However, other venues are available and will be dependant on your location and your planned itinerary and requirements. TYPES OF TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES   Dependant on the overall goal you are trying to achieve, team building takes the form of a planned activities designed to teach specific skills. However, sometimes it’s a less structured activity that is more fun but still ‘stretches’ the individual so they are still learning and gaining valuable life skills. Activities Available Depending on the venue and location Gateway Adventure’s experienced Instructors and Leaders will introduce students to a range of new skills and activities including: • Hill Walking and Mountaineering • Map Reading and Navigation techniques • Orienteering • Rock Climbing and Abseiling  • Gorge Walking (Site specific) • Kayaking, Canoeing and Improvised Raft Building • Caving • Off Road Cycling • Camp Craft • Ground Leadership Tasks/Team Tasks (Exercises in order to improve/assess teamwork and communication skills) • High and Low Rope Courses • Bushcraft • Archery • Mountain Rescue Scenarios • The Country Code FIND OUT MORE To find out more about Gateway Adventure, please go to: http://gatewayadventure.co.uk

Storytelling is key to engaging youngsters in the natural world

Iain Stewart encouraging teachers to engage with youngsters with storytelling about the natural world

Geology “rock star” and TV presenter professor Iain Stewart is urging teachers across the nation to become storytellers in a bid to engage more young people in the natural world. The BBC presenter, best known for his science shows such as ‘Men of Rock’ and ‘How the Earth Made Us’, said geography teachers and other experts in environmental subjects needed to start selling the ‘wonder’ of being outdoors. Speaking at the Field Studies Council’s Vital Nature of Field Studies conference held in London recently, the University of Plymouth professor of Geoscience Communications, said: “We need to create a sense of ‘that’s cool’ and demonstrate that being in the field is something good to do. “It’s about wonder and finding amazing things right on our doorstep. It’s about capturing geo-poetry of the world and the things that got us, as academics, excited about the natural world in the first place. “Scientists are fixated with facts but by themselves they are pretty boring. There needs to be less emphasis on the facts and more on communicating the bigger picture stories of our natural world.” The leading geologist was among several keynote speakers at the conference* held by UK outdoor education charity the FSC to celebrate its 75th year. Attended by environmental academics and experts from across the UK, the event addressed some of the key challenges facing the UK’s teaching sector when it comes to outdoor learning and subjects such as geography, environmental science and geology. It also highlighted key opportunities for promoting the importance of field studies and residential trips – the FSC’s area of expertise having welcomed 165,000 students to its network of educational centres last year. FSC chief executive Mark Castle used the conference to announce the charity’s strategy for the next five years. In setting out the charity’s vision, he warned there was a real risk that children were missing out on opportunities to learn outdoors. “There remains a need to provide high quality environmental education that is accessible to all, not just those who can afford it,” he said. “Those that are likely to benefit most are often the least able to take advantage of the opportunities that first hand experiences in awe-inspiring places can provide.” He added that residential experiences away from home were not guaranteed for every child and practical fieldwork was often squeezed out of a busy school timetable despite the fact it was these experiences which often made subjects memorable and fun. “A residential experience in a stunning location is the perfect way to immerse people in the story of a landscape and their place in it. It promotes curiosity and understanding and from that comes knowledge and passion.” The new FSC strategy is focused on inspiring everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment and over the next few years the charity will be focused on developing new outdoor learning opportunities for all ages. It will take its skills and expertise to local communities to engage a wider audience as part of its pledge to ‘do more and reach more’. The conference can be viewed via YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En3pGWKjLCk&t=6151s For additional information on the FSC and the courses it provides visit the website https://www.field-studies-council.org/

Engage students through tailored outdoor experiences with Travelbound 

Students on Omaha Beach with Travelbound 

You know how important time in school is for your students, but have you ever considered how you can make an even greater impact beyond the school walls? Providing your students with varied learning environments away from school can be the key to reaching disengaged learners, re-motivating your students and breaking down the barriers to help even your most introverted students find a voice amongst their peers. Travelbound’s educational experiences abroad provide the platform to do just that and more. Travel abroad and there will be a million and one things you can do, which immediately and directly impacts upon students’ development positively. The journey itself is an education with new sights and smells alone acting as a gateway into different cultures, languages and traditions. What is the beauty of providing an experience like this? It doesn’t have to involve jetlag, nor does it have to break the bank. Walk along the battle-scarred beaches of Normandy and suddenly students feel transported back in time to the battles faced by soldiers and local communities. See the lights of Broadway at night and your school group may suddenly think they’re stepping into a different world in New York. Both experiences do more for the student than reinforce the lessons from D-Day or igniting a passion for performing arts as they begin to contextualise learning and be inspired to embark on a journey of lifelong learning extending far beyond their locality.  Travelbound’s Château du Molay in Normandy enable schools to build a comprehensive programme with the support of on-site teams. The facilities allow for students to develop interpersonal skills, take on lessons on independence, whilst also increasing their awareness of living cooperatively with their peers. There are also opportunities for students to utilise their language skills in both English-speaking and foreign language situations reinforcing purposeful learning and self-confidence in their ability.   “I never hesitate to book simply because I know that they consistently deliver an authentic and complete package that represents the best value on offer.” Ralph Allen School Planning an educational or ski trip abroad is made easier with school travel experts on hand to support teachers every step of the way. With over 30 years’ experience in organising extended learning opportunities abroad, Travelbound have the expertise and backing of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC), ABTA and ATOL to make booking your trip a seamless experience for you and your students.  

Are you getting the best value from your residential visits?

Group of girls on residential visit

The majority of primary schools in England only having one residential trip, usually for year 6 students post SATs, meaning most schools see none of the long term benefits of a brilliant residential.  The benefits of learning outside the classroom are now well documented, with evidence to support the health, social and personal impact of spending time in nature. There are also numerous studies on the positive academic impact of taking learning outside of the classroom. So why are so many schools still battening down the hatches in the spring term for students due to sit their KS2 SATs?  Shouldn’t we be flinging open the doors and exploring the world these students will soon be cast into? If so, can we use the environment to teach key subject areas at the same time? Let’s take a look at maths as an example. Whilst journeying through the landscape you can measure distances, perform surveys and complete tables of data; include activities such as archery for mental arithmetic; go into a stream and measure the speed of the flow; navigate with a compass during an orienteering course and discover angles, measure distance and identify a location on a grid. All these areas can be brought to life and given a purpose outside of the classroom. At the end of your residential take the tables back into the classroom and make graphs, find the averages and write about the experience. These are just a few examples of the rich natural resource which can be utilised with the right outdoor education provider.     At Crowden Outdoor Education Centre in the Peak District we have been delivering outdoor learning and adventure activities since 1977. We take great pride in our ability to use the natural environment to provide a wide variety of activities which are tailored to the needs of our visitors.  All groups at Crowden get  Sole occupancy of the centre, you will have our full attention A bespoke activity programme, created to meet your needs and maximise learning opportunities Direct contact with us throughout the booking and planning process  Nationally qualified instructors with multiple years of experience Your own catering menu from a large selection of dishes, all prepared fresh in house  We offer free leader places and can accommodate up to 40 residential guests.  Find out more at www.crowdenoec.org.uk  

Pupils full of bright ideas for improving schools

Students at Pupils Innovation Festival

Primary school pupils are being given the chance to shape the services offered in schools in North Yorkshire and beyond. In the first event of its kind, up to 200 year 6 pupils took part in interactive workshops to give a valuable insight and help to develop a variety of services offered by the county council to schools from recruiting teachers, to making school meals more enticing to teaching maths. The Pupil Innovation Festival was held at Thirsk Racecourse by North Yorkshire Education Services (NYES), which is run by the county council.  Pupils were given the chance to trial the use of artificial intelligence with technology partner Century Tech; give their views to Teesside University on the development of virtual reality games to support maths teaching; trial a ‘waste and wormeries’ lesson with Yorwaste, and work with Matt Leivers, Group Chef Manager with the Michelin-starred Star Inn restaurants, to develop new school meals.  Emma Grunwell, Head of Marketing and Innovation for NYES, said: “We decided to use a completely different approach to develop our services by focusing on the end user. The pupils had an energised, fun-filled day in the process. It’s been great to see such a positive attitude from the students and such great ideas.  “I’m especially keen to see more children making pianos from bananas and getting involved in sampling a meal created by a chef working for a group of restaurants with a Michelin star – not many pupils will get that on their menu every day!” Pupils also talked to staff about what they love about school and what they believe makes a great teacher to help the county council’s in-house teacher recruitment team. The festival focused on helping to raise attainment and awareness of pupil’s mental health.  External experts Deputy Mitchell and Chimp Management provided techniques and new ways of working to help pupils to manage their emotions.  County Councillor Patrick Mulligan, North Yorkshire’s Executive Member for Education and Skills, said: “Our pupils had so much fun and were full of wonderful ideas so we are really looking forward to seeing some of these come to life over the next few months. We are hoping to continue to use this valuable pupil insight to develop a range of our services, including school catering, school improvement, energy and sustainability and teacher recruitment.” Christina Alexander, a teacher at Alverton Community Primary School, Northallerton, said: “It’s been an education for the pupils in the widest sense, as education isn’t just about lessons – the pupils’ horizons have been broadened through this event, so it has been really valuable.”  

Don’t just book an activity, gain an experience & get Back to Wilderness in East Anglia

Parent and child at Back To Wilderness

Back to Wilderness is a high quality Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness educational centre of excellence in the heart of East Anglia. We provide a conduit for all ages & abilities to reconnect with nature in a safe, topical, fun & memorable way, all while learning serious survival skills!  Back to Wilderness holds the Learning outside the classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, which is a national benchmark that accredits providers of learning outside the classroom offering good quality educational experiences and managing risk effectively. The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel has endorsed the award and ask that their Local Authority members request that teachers look for the LOtC Quality Badge, when planning educational visits. Research shows that children learn best through real world experiences. Our activities are designed to help develop self-confidence, problem solving, self-reliance, adaptability & team work, all “real life skills” experienced through interaction & engagement outside of the classroom setting. LOtC is most successful when it is an integral element of long-term curriculum planning and closely linked to classroom activities. When planned and implemented well, LOtC contributes significantly to the raising of standards and improvements to pupils’ personal, social and emotional development. LOtC is effective in delivering learning outcomes across all areas of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy, science, history, geography and IT and has the most impact when opportunities to learn outside the classroom are frequent, continuous and progressive. Working with us, we can: Help to design your activity to meet your needs, making things as clear and easy as possible for you.  Provide flexibility, options & assistance with planning & delivery, to best suit your budget. Work with you to link activities to the National Curriculum, where possible – supporting the Department of Education’s “My Activity Passport” Suggest content for all Key Stages or assist with research into new areas of interest. Facilitate one-off or longer-term progressive activities for staff or pupils. Provide teacher training, to help facilitate progressive in-house development. Help seek solutions to address location constraints to accommodate your specific needs. Provide ongoing support after delivery. Content wise, we offer a range of core Survival Skill activities, such as:  Fire Lighting Shelter Building Foraging – Tree, Plant & Resource Identification Campfire Cooking Game preparation Water Sourcing & Purification & bespoke activities tailored just for you.  Additionally, as we are based in High Lodge, Thetford Forest, there are also options to collaborate with other onsite learning providers & activities such as Look out Archery, Go Ape & bike hire – giving you complete flexibility to make your day a truly well-rounded experience to be remembered! If that’s not enough, licensed under Survival School, Back to Wilderness is also able to provide Level 1 and 2 courses accredited by the NCFE.  Survival School Level 1 Bushcraft Qualification NCFE CQ ACCREDITED – Suitable for KS2 & above Survival School Level 2 Bushcraft Qualification NCFE CQ ACCREDITED – Suitable for KS3 & above For more details or to book, please contact Ray on 07833 182 180 or mail ray@backtowilderness.co.uk Learnt through Desire, Built on Professionalism, Delivered with Passion – Get www.BacktoWilderness.co.uk All pictures courtesy of ©GTS Photography