Youth organisation Woodcraft Folk’s residential centre, Biblins Youth Campsite in has achieved national recognition for its educational visits and has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge.
The LOtC Quality Badge is the only scheme that recognises quality of learning and effectiveness of risk
management and is awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
Mike Lawrence, Biblins Centre Manager said:
“Being awarded the LOtC Quality Badge is a fantastic achievement for all the staff here as it shows that we offer young people high quality learning experiences, bringing learning to life and helping them to achieve their potential. We’re thrilled to get official recognition for our efforts, and we look forward to welcoming even more children and young people to our residential centre.”
Dr Anne Hunt, Chief Executive of CLOtC said:
“Educational visits are among the most memorable experiences in a child’s school life. The LOtC Quality Badge offers teachers the reassurance that the venue is providing high quality educational experiences and have the appropriate risk management structures in place, meaning less paperwork for schools and peace of mind for teachers. I congratulate Woodcraft Folk on being awarded the LOtC Quality Badge.”
Held by some of the leading providers of educational visits, the LOtC Quality Badge is endorsed by the
Department for Education and the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel Cymru recommends schools use
awarded providers for their educational visit or trips. For more information about the LOtC Quality Badge visit www.lotcqualitybadge.org.uk
The LOtC Quality Badge recognises both learning and safety for all types of learning outside the classroom providers and Woodcraft Folk are really proud to have been awarded this badge. This badge recognises that the centre provides high-quality learning experiences and are able to manage risk effectively.
Biblins Youth Campsite offers an exciting package of accommodation and activity programmes for education visits for all ages including schools and youth groups at our Biblins Youth Campsite. The centre’s programme offering aids personal development and improves skills such as team building, cooporation and includes cross-curricular leaning.
Not only do Biblins Youth Campsite offer a high quality service, the centre is located in the stunning Wye Valley on a 18 acre site that hugs the river and is surrounded by ancient woodland. The perfect location for young people to get close to nature and spend time outdoors.
You can contact the centre at biblins@woodcraft.org.uk to find out more about planning your educational visit or discover more at https://www.biblinsyouthcampsite.org/