WSCC Learning Outside the Classroom

The team are out on the Medway this weekend supporting a Silver DofE expedition. DofE West Sussex.

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A chance to step in the footsteps of heroes this week as Simon visits the Normandy beaches to retrace the journey taken by his grandfather. From landing on Sword beach as part of the first wave on D Day to Caen and beyond. The books, the photos, the films are amazing but the impact of standing on the sand and seeing it first hand is impossible to recreate.

Tony and Simon have been undertaking some CPD over the weekend ensuring our skills are fresh and current.

The team are away this weekend for some CPD not many better settings.

This year’s LOtC conference is underway. Great to welcome back colleagues from across the authority area.

Great way to finish the half term break. Silver DofE canoeist out in the sunshine

The LOtC team have spent the last few days in Scotland for some team building and CPD. We’ve had some challenging conditions but can’t beat the views. DofE West Sussex

DofE West Sussex

Right to wild camp in England lost in Dartmoor court case Wealthy landowner Alexander Darwall wins case against national park after arguing right to pitch tent on moors did not exist

A great, if a bit windy, start to the year training Silver DofE young people planning a canoe expedition. DofE West Sussex

A windy start to the year but great to be out training some Silver DofE young people planning a canoe expedition DofE West Sussex

It's happening, the unofficial WSCC LOTC Christmas lunch and I can't wait to see what Simon's wearing today.

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Commerical stand up paddleboarding accident on river weir with loss of 4 lives Location: Haverfordwest Town Weir on the River Cleddau, Wales.

After a busy day working with pupils in years 2, 4, 6 at Bolnore School, Tony and Simon headed up to the capital for some CPD. An evening lecture at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) looking at the last century of exploration on Everest and in particular the 1920’s. Really thought provoking and exposed some of the inequalities that were created and still exist on the mountain.

At the weekend we had a great opportunity to take the classroom outside. This Trig point was slightly off route but the group chose to make the diversion to have a look. Whilst there we talked about the Army Ordinance Corps, measuring height and triangulation using the theodolite and grid refences. On route we talked about the crops we came across, the raptors swooping around on the thermals, the water run off eroding the ground and much more.
I'm not a teacher so I can't guarantee the quality of my delivery but 1 thing I can guarantee is that the quality teaching you deliver in your classrooms was put into context in a tangible way over the weekend. We covered maths, geography, biology, history, physics and pshe. DofE is not just for Geography and PE staff.

Tony is coaching a team of Bronze DofE participants today working at the coal face

As a team we pride ourselves on keeping current both in practice and theories. After many hours of study, 9 hours of written exams and 21,000 words of dissertation Simon has completed his NEBOSH National Diploma, degree level qualification is safety and health.

Never bad weather just bad equipment Tony and Simon donned their dry suits today and got out on the river in their kayaks to coach both children and adults whilst supporting the next generation of coaches to develop as well.

Another weekend out and about this time delivering outdoor first aid, there are worse places to spend it

Back indoors today delivering our first Educational Visits Co-ordinator training of the new academic year.

Mushrooms and toadstools are popping up in our woodlands and meadows. Here's some fungi for you to spot this weekend.

After a busy week including a visit to Wales the LOtC team are back delivering expedition leader training in Sussex this weekend.

Today’s iconic view

Great day visiting Edge Hill University and so good to hear lecturers teaching the next generations of teachers speak about LOtC with passion and knowledge.

Potentially some useful resources.

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A frosty morning after a chilly night on the expedition leaders course

Our conference is fully underway!
Workshops in Cultural Capital, Curriculum Development and an Outdoor Literacy session led by our guest speaker.
Well done all!

Fantastic to be back delivering our LOtC conference. We welcome Deborah Lambert as our key note speaker sharing her wealth of experience, knowledge and evidenced based research.

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School prosecuted after mountain rescue team called to evacuate children | HSE Media Centre School prosecuted after mountain rescue team called to evacuate children 17th February 202217th February 2022 by Jayne Phenton ShareA group of schoolchildren had to be rescued by Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) from Helvellyn after becoming stranded in winter conditions. Today, Thursday 17 Febru...

Great to back in the mountains, can’t believe I’ve actually missed the rain and the wind.