We are thrilled to announce that our Anglesey centre has been officially awarded the ‘Gold Standard’ for Outdoor Education. This prestigious accreditation, issued by the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres (AHOEC), represents the highest possible award for quality in outdoor education provision and learning.
With over 45 years of experience in providing adventurous outdoor activity learning, this recognition reaffirms our commitment to increasing achievement and inspiring individuals through high-quality residential experiences
The AHOEC Gold Standard is a rigorous quality scheme developed to exceed standard industry regulations such as the ‘LOtC Quality Badge’ and ‘AALA’. The inspection process is intensive, looking in-depth at 55 different areas of operation.
This includes a long-term analysis of:
Safety management and compliance
Quality of teaching and educational aims
Facilities and environmental sustainability
Leadership, management, and customer care
A commitment to a process of continuous improvement
Our Anglesey centre, perfectly placed adjacent to the Menai Strait within 169 acres of National Trust parkland, was recently put to the test during a comprehensive inspection. Despite the quiet January season, the inspector was "very impressed" with the operations of our large-scale facility.
Key highlights from the feedback included:
Strong Leadership: The inspector noted that the centre is run exceptionally well by Jill and her team, highlighting a culture of mutual trust that has strengthened since the previous inspection.
Efficient Systems: The move to a new Excel-based system for equipment management was sampled and found to work "really well."
Achieving the Gold Standard is a "real vote of confidence" for parents and teachers. It ensures that when pupils visit us for everything from High Ropes to Raft Building, they are supported by a world-class team in a safe, professional environment.
As one visiting teacher noted, pupils often "learn more in a weekend than they would achieve in a school term," with some schools even seeing a significant increase in academic results following their visit. Whether it is building independence in Year 7 or providing intensive intervention weekends, our Gold Standard status guarantees an enriching experience for everyone.
Experience our award-winning centre for yourself.
Enquire Now or call us at 01248 714501 to plan your next Gold Standard adventure!
