East Lothian Staff Development Brochure

Outdoor Learning Service

Staff Development

2012/13

To book a course please email Keith Christie [email protected] with your

Name / School or Department / Course Title / Course Dates / Contact Number (or call 0131 653 5217)

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Welcome to East Lothian Council’s Outdoor Learning

Service Staff development brochure. All the

courses detailed in this brochure are open to

East Lothian Council Staff. Come on and

enjoy Scotland’s Great Outdoors. These

courses can form part of any staff

member’s continuing professional

development (CPD).

To book a course please email Keith Christie [email protected]

with your

Name / School or Department / Course Title / Course Dates / Contact Number

By providing these courses we hope to encourage participation in the outdoors amongst council staff and thereby

increase the capability within the council who can assist and be confident with getting young people outside

The courses range from an afternoon Come and Try It experience to a year long developmental programme to

gain a nationally recognised qualification to lead others.

We offer the following types of courses

Come and Try It Adventures The chance to learn a new activity or to improve

on existing skills. These are single half day sessions normally a Friday afternoon.

National Governing Body (NGB) Awards Personal Skills, coaching and

leadership awards administered by the National Governing Bodies of each

relevant sport e.g paddlesport; hillwalking; orienteering.

Expeditions The chance to travel further afield and explore some of Scotland’s

wild places: Mountain; Sea; River.

First Aid Training The full range of HSE approved courses - including a specific

First Aid in the Outdoors. All courses are highly practical. All courses delivered

by those that work with groups in the outdoors.

Managing Off-site vists Designed for Staff leading and planning off-site vists

Where possible all of our courses are free to ELC staff. Where a charge is

applied this will be for staffing; accommodation; food; national governing

body fees; logbooks; travel expenses etc.

If a course is not filled by East Lothian staff then it will be offered out with

the council.

Outdoor Learning Staff Liz Brookes: Principal Teacher Outdoor Learning [email protected]

Keith Christie: Outdoor Learning Technician [email protected]

Bill Stephen: Teacher Outdoor Learning [email protected]

Martyn Pegg: Teacher Outdoor Learning [email protected]

Andrew Duff: Teacher Outdoor Learning [email protected]

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Booking Conditions

You should be able to attend all sessions of the course

Check out the pre-requisites before booking

Advice concerning fitness levels for your chosen activity can be sought from the

Outdoor Learning Service

Priority is given to ELC employees who work with young people in an outdoor

setting

Late cancellation (less than 7 days) or non-attendance will occur a £50 charge

To stay in touch and apprised of all

future CPD opportunities with your

Outdoor Learning Service and last

minute availability please follow us

on Twitter @ELOutdoorEd

Stay Informed The courses in this brochure are not a definitive list of CPD courses that we run through-

out the year. Many other courses are put on by request or as a need/ opportunity arises.

If there is any course that you would like to see us run or host then please get in touch

0131 653 5217

[email protected]

All courses meet at the Outdoor Learning Service at Musselburgh unless otherwise stated.

East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service, Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road,

Goose Green, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7SR. 0131 653 5217

Contents Come and Try It Adventures 4 and 5

Climb, Hill and Mountain 6 and 7

Paddlesport 8 and 9

Orienteering and Navigation 10 and 11

First Aid 12 and 13

Sailing 14

Other Courses 15

Managing Off-Site Visits 16 and 17

Brief Overview of Outdoor Learning for Schools 18 and 19


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Come and Try It Adventures

A programme of free courses open to all council staff. All of these mini ad-

ventures take place on a Friday afternoon within East Lothian. The meeting

place for all of these will be the Outdoor Learning Service at Musselburgh.

These courses are primarily (but not exclu-

sively) targeted at council staff who work with

young people (or wish to work with young

people). Hopefully these mini-adventures will

give confidence and ideas to encourage young

people into ever more activity and perhaps

integrate some of the activities into a learning

programme.

Come an Try It Stand Up Paddleboarding (CATI SUP)

A Friday afternoon enjoying the watery delights of one of the world’s fastest growing watersports.

Paddling a large surfboard from a standing position. A truly wonderful workout for the whole body

and a great way to explore a waterway

Friday 5th October 2012 1.30pm till 5pm

Prerequisites—enthusiasm for getting wet and the ability not to take oneself too seriously wearing a

wetsuit!

Links - SUP info

Come and Try It Canoe/Kayak (CATI Paddle)

A Friday afternoon sampling the delights of try a variety of different canoes and kayaks. Pick up

some basic skills. A Paddlesport Start certificate may be obtained at this event

Friday 21st September 2012 1.30pm till 5pm

Prerequisites—enthusiasm and willingness to give things a go.

Links - Scottish Canoe Association

All Come and Try It courses

FREE (ELC Staff only)

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Come and Try It Adventures

Come and Try It Coasteering (CATI Coast)

A Friday afternoon of getting seriously wet. Coasteering involves a short journey along the coastline

sometimes in the water, sometimes out the water—but always in that fascinating area of coastline

known as the impact zone.


Prerequisites—a can do attitude and willingness to spend all afternoon in a wetsuit and wet!

Links - Coasteering

Come and Try It Gorge Adventure (CATI Gorge)

A fantastic afternoon journey in the special environment that is a gorge. The journey involves

scrambling; wading; climbing; abseiling; all in a very special environment.


Prerequisites—a willingness to scramble/slide/roll/jump in a spectacular gorge environment.

Links - Gorge Adventure

Come and Try It Climbing (CATI Climb)

An afternoon of heading for personal highs through climbing. It will be

based at an indoor climbing wall and you will be introduced to climbing

movement; equipment and belaying.

Friday 30th November 1.30pm till 5pm

Prerequisites—a head for heights and enjoying a vertical challenge

Links - Tranent Climbing Wall

Come and Try It Sailing (CATI Sail)

A wonderful afternoon exploring the delights of travelling using only the power of

the wind

Friday 7th September 2012 1.30pm till 5pm

Prerequisites—a willingness to get wet falling out of a sailing dinghy.

Links - RYA Scotland

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Climb, Hill and Mountain

These courses cover both personal and leadership

skills on moors, hills, mountains and crags. They

provide both fun-filled experiences and National

Governing Body (NGB) qualification. On these

courses you will visit local climbing-walls and

crags, as well as travelling further afield to the

Scottish Highlands.

All the teachers and instructors

on these courses are experienced

climbers and mountaineers who

hold mountain-sport leadership,

training and coaching awards.

Rock-Climbing (Climb Out)

Progressing Outdoors

Aimed at those who have want to start climbing outdoors, or maybe started climbing indoors and would like to

move there skills up to climbing outdoors. The course will refresh your belaying and rope skills and get you

going with some climbing at outdoor venues in East Lothian and beyond.

Friday 3rd May 2013 (12.30pm till 4.30pm) & Saturday 4th May 2013 (9.30am till 5pm)

Cost - ELC Staff FREE

Prerequisites—enthusiasm and willingness to give things a go. Previous climbing experience is desirable.

Climbing Indoors (Intro Climb)

Introduction to Indoor Climbing

This course runs over 3 evening sessions. The first will be at the Tranent Climbing Wall, with options to then

venture a bit further to Alien Rock and EICA at Ratho (entry fees will apply) . This course will help develop

your skills to gain confidence in using indoor climbing walls.

Friday evenings — 25th January; 1st February; 8th February 2013 4.30pm till 8pm

Cost - ELC Staff FREE (wall entry fees apply)

Prerequisites—a head for heights.

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Climb, Hill and Mountain

Winter Mountaineering (Winter 2013)

This is a residential course (comfy bunkhouse) based in the Northern Cairn-

gorms. The costs cover all transport (from and to Musselburgh), food, accom-

modation, equipment and instruction for the weekend.

Friday 1st March 2013 (from 4pm) - Sunday 3rd March 2013 (back 7pm)

Cost—ELC Staff £80 (ELC) , External £120


Basic Expedition Leader (BEL) Award

and

Day Walk Leader (DWL) Award (BEL 12/13 & DWL 12/13)

The Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership

(BEL) is a nationally recognised qualification that trains and qualifies

teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to lead

and manage groups in lowland countryside. This is an excellent leadership course for

those starting to work with youth groups and Duke of Edinburgh Award groups.

The BEL Award, which includes over-night

element and camp-craft requires attendance

at all of the 10 sessions.

Cost—ELC Staff £120 (ELC) , External £150

Session 1 – 11th Sept 2012 1630-1930 Registration & Introduction

Session 2 – 14th Sept 2012 1300-1700 Navigation & Orienteering

Session 3 – 22nd Sept 2012 0900-1700 Day walk/Training

Session 4 – 6th October 2012 0900-1700 Day walk / Training

Session 5 – 5th March 2013 1630-1930 Evening Session/Tutorials

Session 6—9th March 2013 0900—1700 Day walk/Training

Session 7—12th April 2013 1300—1700 Preparation

Session 8 – 26th,27th,28th April 2013 Practice Camp weekend

Session 9 – 15th May 2013 1630-1930 Debrief Practice/Preparation Assessment

Session 10 – 24th,25th,26th May 2013 Assessment camp

Day Walk Leader does not include overnight camps

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Introduction Paddlesport Courses (Canoe and Kayak) (Intro Paddle 12/13)

A series of 3 Wednesday evenings following the syllabus of the British Canoe Union Paddlesport Start

and 1 Star qualification. A fun introduction to the world of paddlesport.

Wednesday evenings 4.30pm till 7pm—29th August 2012; 5th September 2012; 12th September

2012

Cost - ELC Staff FREE cost for certification if required

Prerequisites—an enthusiasm for paddlesport

Links - Star Award Syllabi

Paddlesports

East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service is an SCA Approved Paddlesport

Provider and as such you can be assured that all our staff, equipment and coaching

is of the highest quality.

All of our courses up to two

star standard are run in both

canoes and kayaks to provide

a b r oad padd l e s po r t

knowledge and experience

base for all. At 3 star

standard the courses are then

delivered in their individual

d i scip l ines—sea kayak;

canoe; inland kayak.

Paddle Journey (Paddle exped 12/13)

A 3 day expedition using either canoes or sea kayaks.

15th 16th 17th September 2012

Cost - £80 (to cover transport and food)

Prerequisites—enthusiasm and willingness to give things a go. Previous paddlesport and

camping experience.

For any other paddlesport coaching enquiries

or bespoke courses then please get in touch

with Martyn

If you are looking to increase your knowledge and

experience in paddlesport then we deliver many

expeditions to young people across East Lothian

and are always willing to have one or two volun-

teers along. Please contact us for upcoming dates

and availability on these trips

Book here

Book here


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Sea kayaking Tide and Waves (Sea Farnes 12/13)

A weekend trip to the beautiful Farne Islands in North Northumberland. Looking at crossing tidal flows; trip plan-

ning and landing/launching through surf. You will need to provide your own transport and accommodation for this

course—please contact us for details of meeting points. Participants can attend for one or both days.

Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May 2013

Cost—FREE—You will need to provide your own transport and accommodation

Paddlesports

2 star Paddlesport Training/Assessment (2star 12/13)

An assessment at 2 star standard requires skills to be shown in both canoe and kayak and a short journey to be

undertaken. Training and guidance will be given throughout this course in pursuit of the standard required to

achieve BCU 2 star

24th April 2013 4.30pm till 7pm & 27th April 2013 0930 till 4.30pm

Cost - ELC Staff FREE —certification costs apply


Links - Star Award Syllabi

Foundation Safety and Rescue Course (FSRT #)

This course is designed to teach simple and safe skills that can be applied appropriately across a variety of paddle-

sport craft including kayaks and canoes. These skills form the basis of

all safety and rescue training throughout the BCU scheme.

Courses by arrangement please email [email protected]

Cost—£40 plus certification costs (£5 SCA £10 non SCA)

Prerequisites—paddling ability of 2 star standard

Links - Safety Awards Syllabi

Pool kayaking—Learn to Roll (Pool #)

Come and join us in the swimming pool at Prestonpans to enjoy kayaking in some heated water or fine tune

your roll. Instruction on hand at all sessions

Courses by arrangement please email [email protected]

3 Star Courses in Canoe/

Kayak/Sea arranged upon

request. Please contact us

direct

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Orienteering and Navigation

These courses are aimed at providing skills and qualifications to

navigate safely in the countryside. All of the course contents

follows national standards defined by National Navigation Awards

Scheme (NNAS) and the British Orienteering Federation (BOF).

All our staff are experienced

practitioners of both expeditions

and orienteering. The teaching

on these courses is through

practical experience and you will

have a wealth of experience to

draw on from your course teach-

ers.

Teaching Orienteering 2 (TOP2 12/13)

This follow on course progresses the concepts learned in Teaching Orienteering Part 1 to give you

the confidence to work beyond the school grounds and deliver more advanced skills and techniques.

Courses by arrangement—please e-mail [email protected]

Cost—£30 required to cover cost of British Orienteering resources

Prerequisites—previously completed Teaching Orienteering 1

Teaching Orienteering 1 (TOP1 12/13)

This course is aimed at teachers and others working with young people. On completion of the course

you will have the skills and confidence to introduce the basic skills of orienteering in a fun and excit-

ing way on areas such as school grounds. You will also be able to deliver simple competitions. The

course is extremely practical in nature and will leave you with an enthusiasm for the wonderful sport

of orienteering.

30th January 2013 4.30pm-7pm and 1st February 2013 1.30pm-5pm

Cost—£20 required to cover cost of British Orienteering resources

Prerequisites—an interest in teaching and developing orienteering within your school/ learning com-

munity. Previous orienteering experience helpful but not essential

Links - www.britishorienteering.org.uk/page/teaching

Book here

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Orienteering and Navigation

Intermediate Navigation Skills (NNAS S 12/13)

National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) Silver Award

This course covers introductory navigation skills for hill-walkers and the opportunity to gain the

respected NNAS Silver Award. This course progresses navigators to an intermediate level.

Wednesday 8th May 4.30pm till 7.30pm; Saturday11th May 9am till 4.30pm; Sunday 12th May 9am

till 4.30pm 2013

Cost — ELC FREE

Prerequisites— Bronze NNAS, or other similar level of navigation skills and experience

Links - www.nnas.org.uk

Introductory Navigation Skills (NNAS B 12/13)

National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) Bronze Award

This course covers introductory navigation skills for hill-walkers and the opportunity to gain the

respected NNAS Bronze Award. A great course for gaining confidence in fundamental navigation

skills.

Wednesday 8th May 4.30pm till 7.30pm and Saturday 11th May 9am till 4.30pm 2013

Cost — ELC FREE

Prerequisites—No prior experience required

Navigating at Night (Darknav 12/13)

Skills and Techniques for After Dark

This course covers the techniques and equipment required to navigate effectively after-dark. The

course will be highly practical, being delivered in a local venue.

Date 5th December 2012 5pm till 8.30pm

Cost — ELC FREE

Prerequisites— Basic navigation skills and experience. Working knowledge of: map;

compass; pacing; timing.

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HSE First Aid at Work Requalification (2 Day)

This course is to revalidate First Aid at Work qualification

ELC cost £80

External £160

Course Outline

HSE First Aid at Work Syllabus

Certificate valid for 3 years although HSE strongly recommends that first-aiders undertake annual refresher training

Includes course booklet

Pre-requisites— Current HSE First Aid at Work Certificate

(You must bring original certificate to first day of course).

HSE First Aid at Work (3 day)

ELC cost £120

External £240

Course Outline

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

(a) understand the role of the first-aider including reference to:

(i) the importance of preventing cross-infection;

(ii) the need for recording incidents and actions;

(iii) use of available equipment;

(b) assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;

(c) administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);

(d) administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(e) administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;

(f) administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;

(g) administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;

(h) provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.

(i) administer first aid to a casualty who has injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected

spinal injuries;

(j) administer first aid to a casualty who has chest injuries;

(k) administer first aid to a casualty who has burns and scalds;

(l) administer first aid to a casualty who has eye injuries;

(m) administer first aid to a casualty who has sudden poisoning;

(n) administer first aid to a casualty who has anaphylactic shock;

(o) recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid.



Venue- Outdoor Learning Service, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh

Refreshments - Tea and Coffee is provided but please bring your own lunch

Dress code - please wear comfortable clothing

For dates of courses please email [email protected]

First Aid

All of our first aid courses are very practical in nature and lots of time is afforded to participate in scenarios. Please

come prepared to participate fully in all aspects of the course.

Sleeping, Collapsed, Burning?

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HSE Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)

ELC cost £40

External £70

Course Outline

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

(a) understand the role of the first-aider including reference to:

(i) the importance of preventing cross-infection;

(ii) the need for recording incidents and actions;

(iii) use of available equipment;

(b) assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;

(c) administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);

(d) administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(e) administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;

(f) administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;


(h) provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.



Pre-requisites — None

HSE First Aid Annual Refresher (1/2 day)

ELC cost £20

External £40

Course Outline

Candidates should demonstrate their competence to:

(a) assess the situation in an emergency;

(b) administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);

(c) administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(d) administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;


Please provide your own lunch, tea/coffee and other light refreshments are provided

Pre-requisites— HSE Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work – Valid Certificate

HSE Emergency First Aid at Work in the Outdoors (2 day)

ELC cost £80

External £140

Course Outline

HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Syllabus and its application/adaption for the outdoor environment.

An ideal course for all staff who regularly lead or assist to lead adventurous activities. The course fulfils the

basic requirements for all NGB outdoor qualifications.

Certificate valid for 3 years although HSE strongly recommends that first-aiders undertake annual refresher

training


Pre-requisites— None

First Aid

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Sailing

Within East Lothian we have two excellent areas of inland water for a first look at dinghy

sailing—West Barns and Levenhall Lagoons. With our well maintained fleet of Laser Pico’s

and Optimist Dinghies you will be afloat and brimming with confidence in no time. For

those that like to harness the power of the wind without the joy (!) of getting wet then

Blokoarting is the ideal activity choice.

All sailing will hopefully

lead you into wanting

to do more which is

where here in East

Lothian we are blessed

with two fantastic local

sailing clubs.

Fisherrow Yacht Club

ad East Lothian Yacht

Club—North Berwick

Introduction to Sailing RYA Level 1 (Introsail #)

For dates please see website

Cost — ELC FREE

Prerequisites—a willingness to get wet and have fun.

Links - RYA Scotland

Blokarting—East Lothian Local Award (BLK 12/13)

Blokarting (sailing without water) is a fantastic adrenaline fuelled activity. Over the course of one evening and

one day you will gain an experience and insight into Blokarting and begin on the journey to achieving your local

award to enable you to lead others in the activity.

Wednesday 14th November 2012 4.30pm till 7pm & Sunday 18th November 2012 9.30am till 4.30pm

Cost — ELC FREE

Prerequisites—a need for speed.

Links - Blokart

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Other Courses

Outdoor Learning Cards (OLC 12/13)

Orienteering - developing map reading skills

Team Building and Problem Solving - how to challenge your teams

Bouldering - Use of low level climbing walls

Journeying - Local visits organised by young people

The Cards are supported by a Handbook and CD that provide detailed information on all aspects

of activity delivery. All key elements for successful delivery

are explored further in the 6 hour training course.

Monday 22nd October 2012

Resource pack costs £75 (one pack is required to be bought per school—maximum of six persons per pack)

Prerequisites—enthusiasm to bring learning to life using the outdoor environment.

Links - OLC

The Outdoor Learning Cards activities contribute directly to a wide

range of educational and development aims for young people and

cover four elements of Outdoor Learning that can be delivered on a

school/youth club site and surrounding environment: First four bookings

received get free resource pack

Leave No Trace Awareness (LNT 12/13)

Friday 19th April 2013—1.30pm till 4.30pm

An afternoon consisting of a short journey looking at the seven principles of

Leave No Trace and how these principles can be applied practically. The course

will be delivered by a Leave No Trace trainer who regularly works with groups in

Scotland’s great outdoors. An Awareness certificate will be issued on completion.

This course would be useful to all who venture into the outdoors.

Cost — ELC FREE

Leave No Trace

Please remember that your Outdoor Learning Service is available for

in-service days for all staff. Energise your staff in-service days with a

visit from the outdoor learning service—problem solving; orienteering;

teaching navigation; risk assessment; Evolve training etc

Book here

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From August 2012 all visits requiring local authority approval

must be recorded and managed using the EVOLVE on-line

system. It is also recommended that this system is also used to

manage visits which only require HT authorisation.

The system operates the same as the current paper system. A

member of staff generated an electronic form which this then

submitted to the nominated Evolve Co-ordinator and Head

Teacher (for smaller establishments this role may be combined for

HT) for approval. If either adventurous or residential it is then

also submitted to the Authority for approval.

Each school must nominate an Evolve Visits Co-ordinator (EVC). This may be the Head Teacher or member of the senior

management team or where appropriate another nominated member of staff. The main role of the EVC is to ensure that all

Educational Excursions are planned operated and reviewed in accordance with the Safety and Good Practice in Managing Off

Site Visits (including Adventurous Activities) .This document replaces both the Handbook for Educational Excursions and is the

ELC guide to all activities taking place away from ELC premises. It is available on the EVOLVE website www.elcvisits.org.uk

Here you will find a range of certificated courses (all FREE) designed for any staff within

an establishment who are responsible in some way for the delivery, organisation and

authorisation of off-site visits.

These training requirements reflect current best practice and draw on guidance from

current National Health and Safety Guidelines for Educational Establishments , National

Governing Bodies and best practice across the Outdoor Learning industry.

Managing Off Site Visits

MOSV—Responsibilities of Head Teachers/Managers/Visit Coordinators

Each person nominated as the Evolve Visits Co-ordinator must attend one of these sessions

EVOLVE Coordinator Training (1/2 Day) (EVO #)

Dates

Thursday 4th October 2012

Thursday 5th November 2012

All courses from 9.30am -12.30pm —Outdoor Learning Service

Book here


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Managing Off Site Visits

Advice on managing and leading groups off-site can be

obtained from the Outdoor Learning Service or the

Health and Safety Implementation Officer Education

and Children’s Services.

Managing Groups in Woodland, Coast & Inland Water Environments

Either:

A one day practical course looking at leading and managing groups in all 3 environments Woodland, Coast &

Inland Water.

Or:

Three separate 2hr courses each covering a different outdoor environment. We can deliver all 3 or just the ones you

feel are relevant to your teaching.

Courses providing you with strategies for dealing and managing groups in a variety of environments in the outdoors.

Whether an experienced practitioner or Newly Qualified Teacher this course will help to build your confidence for taking more

of your learning outdoors.

This leader training is focused on active risk assessment and group management on educational visits and off-

site activities

It is a certificated course

The course covers the identification of relevant significant hazards and the importance of placing of successful

control measures including supervision and group management strategies

The course is offered in support of the leader’s role in educational visits and off-site activities

It is not a substitute for activity or terrain specific training provided by a sports national governing body or em-

ployer. The scheme provides practical training in leading groups out of doors

Courses by arrangement—please e-mail [email protected]

Further information about training opportunities for

ELC staff involved in leading and managing off-site

visits can be obtained from Liz Brookes

[email protected]

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Outdoor Learning Service provides training, teaching and outdoor education experiences

for pupils and teachers in East Lothian Council’s schools.

To find out the educational services we offer for your school see the For Schools page

on our website.

To reserve places on any of these sessions please contact your nominated Outdoor

Education Teacher.

Ross and North Berwick clusters—Martyn Pegg

Musselburgh and Prestonpans—Andy Duff

Dunbar and Haddington—Bill Stephen

Each school in East Lothian Council can access a number of outdoor teaching days

delivered by one of the Outdoor Learning Service teachers. The purpose of these days is

to provide a programme of outdoor activities that complement and extend the pupil’s

class-room based learning. The overall learning objectives and purpose of each school’s

programme should be agreed in collaboration between the class teacher and the Outdoor

Learning Teacher.

For Schools

Secondary Outdoor Challenge Days

Dates

Please contact Martyn ([email protected]) to confirm

your school teams at these events.

These ever popular challenges are designed to challenge students physically, mentally, psychologically

and emotionally to successfully complete any, or all, of the following: a journey; problem solving;

navigation; team-work.

There are challenge events for all year groups. Every school is invited to enter teams of 6 pupils.

Each school may bring a maximum of 4 teams. A map of venue locations is available here. W e ask

that every school sends at least two adults. These adults may be used in a variety of supervisory

roles across the day. Please ensure that pupils and staff dress accordingly for the conditions.

You will need to arrange your own transport to and from the venue; please be there at 10:00am, and

be ready to leave the venue at 3:00pm.

S4 Friday 14th September 2012

S5 Friday 28th September 2012

S3 Friday 2nd November 2012

S1 Friday 23rd November 2012

S6 Friday 7th December 2012

S2 Friday 22nd March 2013



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For Schools

Primary Cluster Days

These days are available to schools to come along and partake in a half day of a certain activity. All the

sessions are certificated and will be lead by a teacher from the Outdoor Learning Service. We are able to

cope with larger numbers on these days as all of the Outdoor Learning Team will be at the same venue.

Watersports—Canoe, kayak, sail, raftbuild, Stand Up Paddleboard.

Climb—indoor wall and crag

Orienteer

Dates throughout the year. Please see the Outdoor Learning website (www.edubuzz.org/outdoorlearning)

for details

Secondary Outdoor Adventure Programme

A year long programme for S5/6 students gaining outdoor skills and developing resilience over the

course of the year. The programme culminates in the students undertaking a five day wilderness expedi-

tion. For previous trip reports and more information please see our website (http://edubuzz.org/eloes/

tag/soap/).

If you are a member of staff in school then please come and talk to

us about the opportunities available to your pupils from the Outdoor

Learning Service. We are all experienced, qualified teachers who

delight in helping to deliver high quality learning in an outdoor

setting.

For examples of this work please browse the posts on our website

(www.edubuzz.org/outdoorlearning) or keep updated on posts by

following us on Twitter @ELOutdoorED

Let us help you to help your pupils to become successful; confident;

responsible; effective through a vats array of resilience building

outdoor opportunities. Come and talk to us about use of our time

and expertise but also use of equipment


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East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service

Musselburgh Racecourse Complex

Balcarres Road

Goose Green

Musselburgh

East Lothian

EH21 7SR

Phone: 0131 6535217

E-mail: [email protected]


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