Why Choose the Centres?

“For many young people a visit to the Centres is a watershed in their lives. The Centres create an atmosphere that encourages confidence, motivation and co-operation. There is also the sheer pleasure of living and working together on a challenging programme in such a beautiful environment”.

We have an experienced and well qualified teaching staff with good knowledge of schools and the curriculum.
There is an excellent safety record with regular AALS inspections and high local authority standards.
We use spectacular natural environments close-by: rivers, gorges, mountains, forests and lakes.
Programmes can be tailor-made for schools and there is a long tradition of working with special needs groups.
Programmes relate closely to the “Every Child Matters” agenda.
We work closely with visiting teachers and leaders.
We can offer activities, such as river studies, contrasting localities, freshwater ecology and land art which meet curriculum requirements.
We help young people to gain lifelong

interests in nature and the outdoors.
Our activities do not involve queuing to have a “go”.
We have a wide range of ICT facilities that can be used for photos, diaries, presentations, reviews and links with school.
There is a homely residential atmosphere.
We have a great reputation for the quality of our food.