PERSONAL LEARNING and THINKING SKILLS
Using a diverse range of outdoor activities to develop
PERSONAL LEARNING AND THINKING SKILLS
A residential trip with friends and teachers provides the ideal opportunity to develop the six groups of skills highlighted in the PLTS framework. The PLTS Programme allows students to choose their own Discovery Project, set goals for their research with clear success criteria and organise their time and resources effectively to achieve these goals. In doing this they will be guided by our effective tutors to identify the skills they are aquiring :
independent enquirers creative thinkers reflective learners team workers self-managers effective participants
PROGRAMME MODULES
- Orientation to ensure the physical and emotional safety and welfare of each child and adult.
- Project Setting, Success Criteria and Research Methods
- Personal Skills in the Outdoors to promote self esteem and confidence
- Teamwork tasks to develop awareness of team member and team leadership roles
- Time Management
The Programme Price includes:
- Full Board and Lodging from 2pm on arrival day to breakfast on Departure Day
- All tuition tailored to your curriculum needs
- All transport needed during the programme
- An Inspirational Parents Presentation for visiting groups
- A Free Preview Planning Visit for Group Leaders and their Families
- Direct liaison with our Head of Teaching
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Spring Term 2012 Mon 20th Feb - Fri 30th Mar |
Summer Term 2012 Mon 16th April - Fri 1st June Mon 11th June - Fri 6th July |
Autumn Term 2012 Mon 27th Aug - Fri 19th Oct |
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£170 for full week* £95 for short week* |
£265 for full week* £150 for short week* |
Tariffs to be confirmed. For more information please ring. |
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1 free leader: 15 students Additional leaders £32 per night |
1 free leader: 15 students Additional leaders £32 per night |
Please add VAT at the current rate to all prices
Full week is Monday to Friday. Short Week lasts 2 nights.