OUR APPROACH

We will work closely with your school, taking the time to understand your pupils, your staff and the way you want your DofE programme to run. We aim to feel less like an external provider and more like an extension of your team: approachable, responsive and there when you need us.

On the ground, our instructors combine extensive outdoor expertise with something we believe is just as important: kindness. They know when to encourage, when to challenge, when to step back and when a young person needs a little more support. The aim is not simply to get pupils through an expedition, but to give them an experience in which they can grow in confidence, independence and resilience.

Behind the scenes, we focus on taking pressure away from school staff. We communicate clearly, plan carefully, solve problems quickly and take responsibility for the details.

Ultimately, our approach is very simple: look after the school, look after the pupils and deliver an outstanding experience.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• A full time Expedition Course Director who will be available to assist with anything before, during and post expedition.

• Pre-expedition paperwork including risk assessments & kit lists.

• Team Equipment including tents, trangias and gas, group shelters and first aid kits, compasses, maps, hi-viz, rucksacks and roll mats.

• For mixed mode and canoeing expeditions all water equipment including buoyancy aids and dry bags (large and small day bags)

• Participant and School Staff Campsite fees

• Trackers for every team.

  High quality training delivered at your school including useful handouts for participants.

• Supervision throughout the expeditions from highly experienced, professional and friendly DofE supervisors and assessors.

• DofE Expedition Participation Fee

INSTRUCTORS

All instructors are required to possess up-to-date qualifications from the National Governing Body that are pertinent to their specific work environment. For water-based activities, this includes L3 Coaches, Guides and Leaders in Open and White Water with land-based qualifications including Lowland Leader, Hill and Moreland Leader or Mountain Leader. Additionally, supervisors and assessors will have completed the DofE Expedition Assessor and Supervisor Training Course (EASTC).

Furthermore, all instructors maintain current certifications in Qualsafe Outdoor or Wilderness First Aid with many of our instructors additionally holding FREC 3 or FREC 4 pre-hospital care qualification. They are also hold a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. Instructors are continually updated on the company's policies regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection, as well as any other information relevant to the Award.