Save Outdoor Education

Residential outdoor centres are vital educational resources that have been closed since March 2020. Our sector needs govt support to survive. #SaveOutdoorEd

[UKFEchat @theukfechat]

We're looking forward to this week's #ukfechat - Saving Outdoor Education with @ChrisAFRIN
With closures of outdoor centres and rapid dilution of adventure activities, how will #FE carry the torch to bring adventure opportunities to disadvantaged students?

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

@mikerraine @IOLOutdoorProfs @AHOECUK @outdoorcouncil_ No doubt change is needed, and not enough has been done historically to raise the profile of ode with gov. Really important discussion to have atm. Representation of such a diverse sector w/ different needs and challenges is difficult, interested to hear people's point of view.

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

Good question @mikerraine, looking at a really sad reality.

"Outdoor Education has to regroup, join together for a common purpose, present a united front and work hard, very hard, to demonstrate how we are part of the answer, not the problem."

There is a lot of work to be done.

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

It's really important that we all engage in this process of changing sector bodies - what do YOU want from our representative bodies?

Next Q&A sessions are:
7 Oct 9:30am
13 Oct 7pm
(links on document)

#SaveOutdoorEd #OutdoorLearning #HaveYourSay #AskQuestions #Engage

[Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres @AHOECUK]

https://t.co/WHuU9i0dGH

[Farms for City Children @farmersforaweek]

🎉On Monday - after 18 perilous months we're so excited to be welcoming back our first city children for a week of mud and magic on our farms. 🎉
Heartfelt thanks to EVERYONE who has supported us to make this happen - great adventures & lifetime memories are about to be made.🙏💚

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

@CranedaleCentre And thank you to all at Cranedale for all your help throughout the campaign! Brilliant news that residentials are back for you guys, enjoy! 🎉🥳

[CoventryLive @live_coventry]

Claims schoolchildren missing out over 'outrageous' closure of Marle Hall: https://t.co/rh0dtjGIfQ

[#SaveYourOutdoorCentres @saveyouroutdoo1]

If you have two minutes today please vote for us. Times are still really tough for residential outdoor education, we need your support. Thank you 😊

[School Travel Organiser @SchoolTravelOrg]

Andrew Hutchings, headteacher at Parkgate Primary School in Neston, Cheshire, has told us that outdoor learning is vital for children to reconnect with their local surroundings https://t.co/blqcoOMsrX

[#SaveYourOutdoorCentres @saveyouroutdoo1]

We are really excited to let you know that we have been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year. We'd love it if you could help us win a Scottish Charity Award. All you have to do is vote! https://t.co/jA4Uq0mFS9 #ScotCharityAwards

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

Centres in North Wales and across the country have been v successfully run post-council. The huge benefit of this is the continued relationships w schools & benefit to those children. @Warwickshire_CC will let down the children of Warwickshire without properly considering this.

[Arete Llanrug Centre @aretecentre]

It’s disappointing that @Warwickshire_CC are closing @savemarlehall and didn’t explore the business case/ lease proposal put forward further. It was based on our successful ‘not for profit’ Arete model which has shown how an outcome can work positively for both LA and communities

[Save Marle Hall @savemarlehall]

Heartbreaking…. More heart stopping!

What is left for children in Warwickshire?

Marle Hall outdoor centre closure 'heartbreaking' https://t.co/AEeMdkTikD

[The Bioasis @TheBioasis]

So short sighted. Shame on you @Warwickshire_CC. When are those in charge of education in this country going to realise that #outdoorEd is not a 'nice to have', it's an essential part of developing strong, happy, resilient young people. #ThereIsMoreToEducationThanSchool

[Andyrhydycreuau @Andyrhydycreuau]

How many children from the most deprived backgrounds in #Warwickshire will now miss out on these life changing experiences? How many from communities under-represented in those other outdoor centres? I'd like to see the #equalityimpactassessment @Warwickshire_CC. #Saveoutdoored

[ITV Coast & Country @itvcoastcountry]

From water level to mountain top, Snowdonia is a magnet for thrill-seekers🗻 But places like @aretecentre haven't been able to operate for much of the pandemic, leaving many children without their first taste of adventure.

Coast & Country - 8:30pm Thursday 5th - @ITVCymruWales

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

Residential Outdoor Education is still at risk across the country, we must do everything we can to advocate its benefits and #SaveOutdoorEd for our young people.

[Save Outdoor Education @saveoutdoored]

This is a dreadful decision by @Warwickshire_CC after your constituents voiced such support for the centre. The closure of Marle Hall will have a hugely detrimental effect on the young people of Warwickshire, at a time when the need is great. Shame on you Warwickshire Council.

[Save Marle Hall @savemarlehall]

CONFIRMED

@Warwickshire_CC & @CllrSeccombe are closing Marle Hall

[Challenge Wales @ChallengeWales]

With bursary funding available, come and join @ChallengeWales for a week!
9th-14th August
15th-20th August
21st-26th August

#DofeGold @DofEWales @UKSailTraining #CompetentCrew

[Save Marle Hall @savemarlehall]

Wales' slate landscape wins World Heritage status but how much longer will Warwickshire children have opportunities to explore this UNESCO world heritage site firsthand.

#savemarlehall

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