Open Arms & Learning Trades Alternative Education

Open Arms & Learning Trades Alternative Education A quality alternate education provider based in Escomb, County Durham for students aged 11-16.

This week at The Forest, students have been participating in practical Maths and P.S.H.E. lessons. In Maths, they have b...
10/06/2026

This week at The Forest, students have been participating in practical Maths and P.S.H.E. lessons. In Maths, they have been weighing and measuring various items before converting their measurements into different units of weight and length. In P.S.H.E., students have been learning about how to look after their bodies and stay healthy through exercise, using the resources and environment around them.

As part of their learning, the students designed and created a physical exercise trail, encouraging active lifestyles while developing teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

10/06/2026

Today marks the end of GCSE s for our students. 😊

Here is one of our year 11 students doing a celebratory dance to mark the end of his last exam πŸ’ƒ
What talent ! πŸ˜„

Wear Lodge cooking a delicious Spag Bol for lunch. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
04/06/2026

Wear Lodge cooking a delicious Spag Bol for lunch. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Wear Lodge enjoying a kick around this afternoon.
03/06/2026

Wear Lodge enjoying a kick around this afternoon.

Forest School: Today’s PSHE lesson focused on child exploitation. The students listened attentively, engaged thoughtfull...
22/05/2026

Forest School:
Today’s PSHE lesson focused on child exploitation. The students listened attentively, engaged thoughtfully in group discussions, and produced some fantastic posters.

Forest school news: Our Best Effort of the Week award goes to Marcus for an outstanding week of progress in his Wild Pas...
16/05/2026

Forest school news:

Our Best Effort of the Week award goes to Marcus for an outstanding week of progress in his Wild Passport, completing an impressive 9 tasks. Six of these involved identifying trees during a very soggy walk up Roseberry Topping, showing real determination despite the weather!

Marcus also completed three creative and exciting activities: making a God’s Eye, creating a dream catcher, and using a wildlife camera to capture a fantastic range of nocturnal wildlife overnight, including a fox.

With only 4 tasks left to complete in his entire passport, Marcus is well on track to finish before the end of the school year.

Well done, Marcus β€” a brilliant achievement and a fantastic effort!

13/05/2026

Forest School:

A rather soggy walk up Roseberry Topping today. The students definitely learnt a lot about resilience today whilst on the hill. We had sun, hail, rain and wind . Well done lads and staff! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Today Valley Lodge class enjoyed grid art. They created some fantastic pieces of work! 😊
13/05/2026

Today Valley Lodge class enjoyed grid art. They created some fantastic pieces of work! 😊

Student GE made a wonderful pasta carbonara today for his classmates. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
13/05/2026

Student GE made a wonderful pasta carbonara today for his classmates. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Today, the first of our year 11 leavers is moving  on. We celebrated with a seven  mile ride through the beautiful Witto...
08/05/2026

Today, the first of our year 11 leavers is moving on. We celebrated with a seven mile ride through the beautiful Witton Castle.
Olivia has been an exemplary student and role model to others.
We have thoroughly enjoyed teaching her and wish her well for her future at Houghall College and an equine career.
She particularly loves Brodie our bay mare so I am sure we will see her soon!

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Three Lane Ends Farm
Bishop Auckland
DL147SR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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