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Working together to support outdoor learning An Introduction Welcome to our new brochure for 2013/2014 First Education & School Travel have been providing all-inclusive residential visits for a number of years and believe in delivering a high quality experience at an affordable price. We firmly believe in the power of outdoor education to inspire pupils to enjoy and achieve goals in fun and exciting surroundings. We recognise that a lot of parents face significant financial pressures and we strive to keep costs as low as possible without any compromise on quality.

As a result we find that our educational programmes also become more inclusive for schools allowing more pupils to take part and benefit from the experience.

Who are we?

First Education & School Travel is part of the First Group of companies, the U.K’s largest surface passenger transport company carrying 2.7 million passengers everyday. Our Education & School Travel team works alongside a range of partners to provide a costeffective all-inclusive residential experience for schools delivered in a safe and educationally rewarding manner.

What’s included?

All our programmes include safe, compliant travel, comfortable accommodation and healthy meals in addition to the range of great activities. It is our intention to reduce the pressure on the group leader in sourcing all these different elements and bring each together to form a fully inclusive high quality package at a great price.

Availability & How to Book Our programmes are delivered ALL YEAR ROUND with special discounts available for groups travelling between November & March each year. To check availability and to make a booking, simply contact us providing details of your chosen venue, size of group and your preferred dates.

Venues Pupils get to experience a very different world to their own simply by staying at one of our venues. Our residential visits are delivered in a range of diverse and inspiring locations across the UK.

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

Tel: 01282 688160

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Beer, Devon Boggle Hole, North Yorkshire Castleton, Peak District Conwy, North Wales Dartmoor, Devon Eskdale, Lake District Grinton Lodge, North Yorkshire Hawkshead, Lake District Holmbury, Surrey Ilam Hall, Derbyshire Ironbridge, Shropshire Langdale, Lake District London – Holland Park London – Lee Valley London – Thameside Lulworth Cove, Dorset Malham, North Yorkshire National Forest, Derbyshire Once Brewed, Northumberland Portland, Dorset Ravenstor, Peak District Sheringham, Norfolk South Downs, East Sussex St Briavels Castle, Gloucs Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks Swanage, Dorset Wye Valley, Herefordshire Whitby, North Yorkshire Wilderhope Manor, Shropshire York, North Yorkshire

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Key: History Geography PE Jurassic Coast Eco-Explorer Drama & Performing Arts

Some of our course themes are transferable and can be delivered at other venues. Please contact us for details.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

yha beer

Jurassic Coastline

2 night/3day Key Stage 2 Geography

This programme allows school groups to experience the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The group will explore the geology of the coast and discover the story it tells us about life on earth millions of years ago. With both field and classroom based activities, groups will learn about preservation of the coast, coastal landforms and conflicts. This is a practical and educational residential trip, led by experienced and knowledgeable staff.

Address: YHA Beer, Bovey Combe, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3LL Description of the hostel: 38 beds. Located just off the South West Coastal Path, YHA Beer provides an excellent base for school trips, especially for those who want to explore the Jurassic Coast.

Choose from 3 programmes: Focus on World Heritage Activities include: Jurassic Street Life, Jurassic Coast Monsters, Jurassic Coast Timeline, Museum of Me!

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Focus on Rocks and Fossils Activities include: Rock Detectives on the Beach, Rock Detectives in the Lab, CSI Jurassic Coast, Jurassic Coast Monsters Jurassic Coast Taster I am a World heritage VIP, WHS Extra: Read all about it!, CSI Jurassic Coast, Jurassic Coast Timeline.

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Beer 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

Tel: 01282 688160

yha conwy

EXPLORER PACKAGE

2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 PE, History & Geography

Address: Larkhill, Sychnant Pass Road, Conwy. LL32 8AJ Description of the hostel: 82 Beds Set in large, lawned grounds with fabulous views Conwy is an ideal location for school groups. Facilities include a classroom, lounge, quiet room, wifi and internet access, drying room and self-catering kitchen.

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The Programmes: World War II: Children can experience, learn about and understand some of the events of World War II with interactive and engaging activities. Encouraging groups to work together by building a spitfire plane, playing games of an era passed, becoming an evacuee child and experiencing some ration delights.

Invaders & Settlers: Pupils can bring history to life by taking part in interactive activities from the Celts to World War II through role play, discovering curios and experiencing new outdoor environments. Activities Include: Dig through History, Living Local History, History Walk, Castle Visit, Romans Unite, Archery.

Contrasting Views: Explore and discover the geography and geology around Conwy.

Activities include: Contrasting Locality, Team Games, Castle visit and Welsh Slate Decoration.

P.E. Outdoor Adventure: Activities to promote effective communication and team working.

Activities include: Team Games, Rocket Launch, Swamp Crossing, Climb the heights of Conwy Mountain, Long Bow Archery, orienteering, BBQ plus evening activities (including wet weather alternative).

What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

yha grinton lodge

p.e. outdoor adventure 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 P.E. & PLTS

Energise your pupils whilst discovering a stunning environment perfectly suited to outdoor activities. All activities are tailored to your specific group and also meet P.E & PLTS curricular themes.

Activities include: Archery, GPS Treasure Trails, Team Building Games, Orienteering, Fire Making & Camp Craft, Moorland Hike, BBQ and Talent Night to complete the visit.

Address: Grinton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6HS Description of the hostel: 71 beds. An impressive, recently refurbished former shooting lodge with extensive grounds. Located in picturesque Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

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ÂŁ129 per pupil

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

Tel: 01282 688160

yha hawkshead

P.E. Outdoor Adventure 2 night/3day Key Stage 2 & 3 P.E. & PLTS Address: YHA Hawkshead, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QD Description of the hostel: 106 beds. A Regency style building situated within Beatrix Potter country and just above Esthwaite Water, YHA Hawkshead is a great location for school trips within the Lake District.

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£129 per pupil

This Lake District based school residential is full and comprehensive and has something to suit every student. A great P.E and Outdoor Activities programme led by experienced staff on site within YHA Hawkshead’s extensive grounds. Activities promote team working and communication through a series of fun and lively challenges.

Activities include: Team building activities, including Swamp Crossing, Walking Planks and Marble Run, GPS orienteering and Archery, plus a range of evening and wet weather activities.

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Hawkshead 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

yha ilam hall

p.e. outdoor adventure 2 night / 3 days Key Stage 2 P.E. & PLTS Address: Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AZ The experienced team on-site deliver a range of fun and challenging activities designed to deliver the Outdoor & Adventurous Activities section of the National Curriculum. These PE programmes can be delivered all year round and always offer a choice of wet weather alternatives.

Description of the hostel: 118 beds. A Victorian gothic manor house owned by the National Trust, its grounds stretch to 84 acres of country park on the banks of the River Manifold.

Activities include: Team Challenge (Team Games), Guided Walks to Dovedale Valley, Eco Art, Mini Beast Trails, Orienteering, Circus / Obstacle Equipment (self led) What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

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ÂŁ129 per pupil

Tel: 01282 688160

yha langdale

Eco-Explorer & P.E. Outdoor Adventure Address: High Close, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9HJ Description of the hostel: 100 beds. Situated in the very heart of the magnificent Lake District, this rambling Victorian mansion with extensive grounds provides an ideal base for groups to embark on a range of exciting challenges.

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ÂŁ129 per pupil

2 night/3 day Key Stage 2 & 3 Eco-Explorer Eco-Explorer links with Geography and the Environment on the National Curriculum. The programme helps children learn about their environment and how to protect it through responsible sustainability. All activities are hands on and great fun for groups of all ages.

PE Outdoor Adventure This action packed programme guides the group through a series of team challenges closely linked to PLTS themes. These activities are flexible and can be tailored to the age and abilities of the group.

Activities include: Team-building Activities, Longbow Archery, Fire Making, Camp Craft, Bread Making, Shelter building, Recycling Materials and GPS Treasure trails plus a range of wet weather and evening activities.

What’s included: Return travel, 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

yha london (holland park, lee valley & thameside)

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2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 P.H.S.E, Citizenship, PLTS, Drama, Humanities, Music

A typical programme: Choose a theme for your visit to include one of these spectacular West End shows. In addition to seeing the show your group will also take part in an official show specific educational workshop.

Pupils are taught performance skills and are given masterclasses designed to educate them in the themes and characters of the chosen show. We then build a bespoke tour programme around the theatre experience to take in the sites of Europes finest capital city.

A typical programme: Choose an itinerary to include some of the following attractions...

A Flight on the Eye, River Cruise, Madame Tussauds, The Brunel Museum, Tower of London, London Zoo and even a Wembley Stadium visit.

What’s included: Whatever tour you decide to choose we will ensure that the trip includes return travel, 2 nights full board accommodation, and your chosen itinerary. We also provide a free overnight planning visit. *The overall price will depend on the final range of activities chosen.

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

Tel: 01282 688160

Description of Hostels: YHA Holland House overlooks Holland Park just off Kensington High Street and is situated close to the Royal Albert Hall and Londons fine Museums.

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YHA Lee Valley set in 10,000 acres of parkland just 20 minutes by train from the bright lights of London. Accommodation is provided in luxurious purpose built Scandanavian style lodges and the site provides a peaceful haven to finish off each busy day in the City.

YHA Thameside is located in Southwark near London Bridge and next to the River Thames. The hostel was purpose built for groups with modern facilities and is within easy reach of central London.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

Funding

Making school trips more accessible for all Despite government commitments to school trips, many children don’t get the chance to take part because parents simply cannot afford it. As a result of this it is believed that up to a third of children miss out on vital learning experiences.

Through the Breaks For Kids fund, our partners at YHA help to fund places for financially disadvantaged children so they can join their friends and classmates on our range of residential visits to YHA partner sites. YHA believes that every child has the right to enjoy a trip with their friends and their aim is to do their utmost to ensure that no child is left behind when the coach leaves the school gates.

By booking one of our travel-inclusive residential visits to a venue where YHA provide the partner services we can apply for financial assistance on your behalf for any child who may be eligible.

More information: Breaks For Kids is a charitable fund, founded and supported

by YHA England and Wales. The fund provides financial support to thousands of young people every year. Breaks For Kids can contribute up to 50% of the cost of accommodation and food for young people from low-income households who are taking part in these visits with their school or other youth groups*.

Applications for assistance are considered on the basis of the number of children in the group who are entitled to free school meals or whose parents are in receipt of income support or housing benefit*. *Funding assistance is discretionary and subject to availability.

yha malham

a contrasting locality 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 Geography

Address: YHA Malham, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DB Description of the hostel: Surrounded by the spectacular Yorkshire Dales limestone scenery, this comfortable base with its safe garden has plenty to inspire and captivate your group.

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£129 per pupil

Investigating Malham village – who lives there and why? Explore and survey the local area to make the link between the landscape, geology and settlement. This programme takes in the natural beauty of the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

A typical programme: Limestone Rocks!: an introduction to limestone and a led walk to the magical Malham Cove.

Let’s make a limestone pavement: A great hands-on session providing an opportunity to recreate the formation of a limestone pavement.

Venture into the Dales: a wonderful walk to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar with a picnic lunch en-route.

Village survey: who lives here and why?

A range of other activities also available include: bat detecting, fossil casting, candle making, jumblies and Peregrine Falcons talk (seasonal).

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Malham 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

Providing a Quality School Travel Service First Education & School Travel In addition to our travel-inclusive residential programmes we also provide UK schools with great value, safe, and reliable travel services throughout the academic year.

Travel Safely By Road Or Rail Whether you are looking to mobilise a whole year group or just looking to provide sports teams with their travel to match venues we can provide the vehicles and the service best suited for the job. We can even provide your group with cost-effective rail travel throughout the UK.

For a competitive group travel quotation call one of our advisors on: 0844 854 2561 or email your enquiry to school.travel@firstgroup.com Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

Tel: 01282 688160

yha stratford

performing arts & drama 2 night/3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 English & Drama Address: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon, Alveston, Stratford, CV37 7RG Description of the hostel: A splendid Georgian mansion set in over three acres of grounds and just two miles from Shakespeare’s birthplace.

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£129 per pupil

Delivered by theatre professionals from Dreamshed Theatre, this programme offers a range of educational and fun theatre workshops for pupils of all year groups. In addition to developing the pupils’ performance skills, the courses also contains practical elements such as mask and puppet making thus ensuring a rich all-round theatrical experience.

Choose from: • Improvisation skills • Being an Actor – “tricks of the trade” • Voice & Text – how to use your voice and deliver text effectively • Shakespeare’s Magic – introduction to Macbeth & A Midsummer- Night’s dream • So you want to be a playwright – A practical guide to scriptwriting • From page to stage – Making a play come to life • Poetry & Performance – fun with verse • Lets do a show – from rehearsal to performance in two hours!

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Stratford, 2 nights full board accommodation, all agreed activities and materials for the programme and an overnight planning visit.

This drama programme is transferable to other venues, please contact us for details.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

yha wilderhope manor

Team Challenge 2 night/3day Key Stage 2 P.E. History, Geography & PLTS Address: YHA Wilderhope Manor, Longville in the Dale, Shropshire TF13, 6EG This programme is an LOtC accredited learning experience meeting National Curriculum standards in PHSE, Geography and History. Each activity is fully risk assessed and delivered by qualified and experienced staff. All activities can be adapted to meet the age and abilities of each group.

Description of the hostel: 70 beds. This stunning Grade 1 listed Tudor manor has recently undergone a major refurbishment, with its ornate ceilings, oak spiral staircases and panelled rooms it is a truly wonderful setting guaranteed to inspire all who visit.

Activities include: Explore the Manor, Games Master, Swamp Crossing, Tyre Stack, Marble Run and The Ultimate Team Challenge.

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Wilderhope Manor 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

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ÂŁ129 per pupil

Tel: 01282 688160

yha wye valley

P.E. Outdoor Adventure

2 night / 3 days Key Stage 2 & 3 P.E. & PLTS Address: YHA Wye Valley, Near Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JJ Description of the hostel: 78 beds. Located within 25 acres of land and looking over the banks of the River Wye, YHA Wye Valley is perfectly situated for a rural school residential focussing on outdoor education.

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ÂŁ129 per pupil

A challenging and rewarding group activity package which links to PLTS curricular themes. This residential can be tailored to cater to school groups of all ages and abilities delivering a fun and educational experience.

The PE programme can be delivered all year round by the experienced on-site team.

Activities include: Team Building Games, Mini Orienteering, Archery, Shelter Building, Fire Making, plus a wide range of evening activities.

What’s included: Return travel to YHA Wye Valley 2 nights full board accommodation, all activities and materials for the programme plus a free overnight planning visit.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

Further information Pre-trip planning visits To ensure that the programme and its content accurately reflects the aims and objectives of your trip, we actively encourage group leaders to visit the site and meet with staff prior to the trip commencing. This pre-trip planning visit provides group leaders with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the site and its facilities and to discuss programme content, timings and routines.

You can also request site specific information including: • • • •

Risk Assessments relevant to your visit Fire safety and security arrangements Accommodation and accessibility Dining arrangements and sample menus

Health & Safety management Every element that goes to make up your all-inclusive trip is carefully assessed and rigorously audited to ensure compliant and safe practices. This compliance process includes detailed vehicle and licensing inspections ensuring that vehicles are suitable, covered appropriately by insurance and driven by competent, legal and CRB checked drivers.

All YHA staff and third party provider staff who are engaged in regulated activity have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks in line with the YHA Child Protection & Safeguarding policy. The child protection policy is reviewed regularly by a Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO) in consultation with senior management.

Qualified First Aiders are always on-site and where residential accommodation is provided a duty member of staff is on site 24 hours a day.

Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com

Tel: 01282 688160

FAQ’s What’s included in the 2 night package price?

The costs include return travel from school to your chosen venue, 2 nights accommodation, all meals and your chosen activity programme.

How are prices worked out?

Our fully inclusive programmes are advertised ‘from’ per participant depending on size of group and distance intended for travel. Our commitment is to keep the cost as low as possible to encourage greater participation.

Are there any restrictions on the size of a group I can bring?

The minimum group size is 24 pupils + staff, there are no restrictions for larger groups however, not all centres have the capacity to accommodate large groups, our helpful team can advise of suitable sites for large groups at the time of enquiry.

Who makes all the arrangements for our trip?

The team at First Education & School Travel manage all aspects of the booking from your original enquiry and arrange all of the different package elements with our partners. We will also arrange a pre-trip planning visit for you to meet the centre staff ahead of the trip.

How do we make payment?

We provide a straightforward, flexible, invoicing and payment process. We do our utmost to make this stage of the planning as hassle free as possible.

What equipment do we need to bring?

None. All specialist technical equipment is provided. Pupils will need to bring suitable clothing, footwear, towel and toiletries and any prescribed medication that they may require.

How many staff do we need to bring?

You must bring at least one leader/responsible person for every 12 young people participating in activities.

Are my group insured on your site and on their journey?

Both First Group and YHA are covered by Public Liability insurance, any additional cover should be arranged by each individual group. We suggest that all groups purchase their own cancellation insurance.

What are the booking terms & conditions?

T’s & C’s can be found in the “Staff Room” area of our website.

www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk

Tel: 01282 688160

First Education & School Travel Providing a range of all-inclusive, high quality, low cost residential visits for schools. Plan your next school trip by visiting our website to view our wide range of programme venues and course themes delivered across the UK. We are a bonded travel company which means your money is always safe with us Please send all correspondence to: First Education & School Travel Unit 20, Time Technology Park Blackburn Road Simonstone Lancashire BB12 7NQ

Tel: 01282 688160 Email: school.travel@firstgroup.com www.firsteducationandschooltravel.co.uk