Escape from the Classroom…
For over thirty five years, Abernethy has provided safe, educational and enjoyable courses and programmes for schools, schools who return to us year after year. We have built a wealth of experience in caring for young people, developing our programmes to develop your pupils. We provide adventure weeks, weekends, and even non-residential adventure days for schools, bringing a fresh and inspiring perspective to education. See downloadable tips checklist at the bottom of this page to help you plan a successful visit.
Learning for Life…
Our schools activity programmes are designed to integrate with the curriculum targets for both primary and secondary education in Scotland. We will endeavour to provide a programme which will suit the needs and abilities of all your pupils, whilst encouraging them to learn in a challenging and active environment. Areas of the curriculum particularly enhanced by our outdoor education programme are Environmental Studies, Personal and Social Development, Physical Education and Religious and Moral Education.
We are Passionate about What We Do…
We firmly believe in our work and know that allowing children freedom to experience adventure activities, whilst under the care of qualified staff, offers unquestionable benefits to their personal and social development.
The Abernethy Experience…
• Increases confidence and self esteem.
• Encourages co-operation.
• Promotes problem solving and decision making skills.
• Provides direct experience of the real world and educates about the impact of humans on the natural environment.
• Encourages everybody to reach their potential.
• Helps individuals to take responsibility for their own learning and lives.
• Promotes personal growth through adventure activities.
• Enhances social development and builds relationships through shared experiences.
• Deepens teacher/pupil relationships by removing traditional barriers, giving the opportunity to step out of stereotypes.
• Explores and develops an understanding of the Christian faith and its day to day relevance.
You’re in Safe Hands…
Your safety is always our top priority. Whether you are paddling a canoe, enjoying your evening meal, travelling in one of our minibuses, or sound asleep in your bed, you can rest easy, knowing that you are in safe hands. Key safety information for schools is summarised below…
• Our Centres are all inspected and licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority [details>>>].
• Instructors are experienced and qualified in the activities they lead.
• All activity equipment is regularly checked and maintained
• Instructors are qualified first-aiders.
• Minibuses are fitted with 3-point seatbelts, fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• All minibus drivers have undergone in-house training and assessment. Vehicles are regularly checked and maintained.
• Our Food Services Teams are committed to food safety, and adhere to strict guidelines on kitchen hygiene. Supervisors are trained and qualified to the appropriate levels.
• Our centres have a strict no smoking policy for the comfort and safety of our guests.
• The centre main buildings are equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm systems which are regularly tested.
• The Fire Procedure is explained clearly at a welcome talk on the day of arrival, along with other safety procedures.
• Child Protection is so important to us. All full-time and long-term Team Members undergo police checks via Disclosure Scotland. We carry out our own rigorous checks during the recruitment process. All team members adhere to Abernethy's own child protection policy.
• For your safety and security during primary school residentials, the Centres are locked up each evening after ‘lights out’.
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