Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about our Outdoor Education Centres.
 | Should I bring my sleeping bag? |
| Are there any other costs involved? |
| How will I be charged? |
School Groups
Other Enquiries
| Can I book a weekend visit? |
Careers in the Outdoors
Should I bring my sleeping bag?
No, all linen is provided. Personal clothing and towels are not provided. All specialist activity clothing and equipment is provided.
Are there any other costs involved?
Prices quoted for courses are all-inclusive. The client group arranges their own transport to and from the appropriate Centre.
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How will I be charged?
You will be invoiced at the end of your visit. Deposits are sometimes appropriate.
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School Groups
After a booking has been made, when will I need to submit information?
All medical forms, group lists and nominal roles should be forwarded to the appropriate Centre approximately a fortnight prior to the course. Notification of exact numbers should be at least 3 months prior to the course.
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What is the procedure for pupils requiring financial support ?
North Yorkshire L.E.A. operates a system of free places. Schools from other authorities should check with their own Education Office to ascertain what, if anything, is available. In some cases, schools formulate their own internal systems for supporting pupils in need.
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Will I be charged for visiting staff accompanying the group ?
Free staff places are given with a school booking in the ratio of 1 to 12 pupils. Extra staff can attend by arrangement with the individual Centre, but a fee may be charged.
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Will staff have to sleep in the same room as pupils ?
No. Separate staff facilities are provided adjacent to the group -- those vary in detail between Centres -- please check directly with the appropriate Centre.
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Will I be responsible for formulating a course programme?
A Centre Course Director is appointed for each course. He/she will be responsible for suggesting a suitable programme according to your aims and the age and ability of the pupils. The programme is the agreed between the Centre and the group. Evening programmes are usually managed by visiting staff.
Will Centre staff take on board any suggestions?
There is a de-brief at the end of each course to ascertain development ideas. Your comments are always welcome.
What happens if a pupil becomes ill or an accident occurs?
All Centre teaching staff are First Aid trained and qualified. Centres have well-established links with local G.P.'s and hospitals in the rare event of personal accident. The schools and parents are contacted as soon as is practicable.
Do you have insurance?
The Centres are covered for Public Liability Insurance. Personal Accident and Personal effects insurance are not included in these fees. North Yorkshire groups/schools may easily access this via County Hall Insurance section. Other authorities may have similar insurance available to groups; out-county groups will need to investigate this and other sources of information.
Other Enquiries
Can I book a weekend visit?
There is weekend availability all year round. Please request the Extra-Curricular Booking brochure. Staffed or unstaffed options are available.
Careers in the Outdoors
I am a student, over 18, who would be interested in finding out more about a possible career in Outdoor Centres. What can you do to help me?
There is opportunity to gain experience of teaching in the outdoors at all the Centres. Please request details of our Voluntary or Teaching assistant schemes. Lists of suitable courses at Colleges or Universities are available.
Do you have any courses leading to National Qualifications in Rock Climbing, Caving, Sailing, Canoeing, Orienteering, Outdoor Activity First Aid, Mountain Biking, Mountain Leadership, etc.?
Yes. Please request the Adult brochure.
