(Feb 10)
Adventure Activity Associates Newsletter Adventuremark and the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge
Latest updates: • The Adventure Activity Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) confirms that for 2010 Adventuremark will be available free of charge to providers who gain the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Badge • New on-line application form for Adventuremark and the LOtC Badge • AAIAC confirms support for the Badge and details plans for involving stakeholders in consultation
At its January 2010 meeting AAIAC unanimously affirmed its commitment to continuing and developing the adventure activity accreditation schemes for which it is the awarding body for: - Adventuremark;
Where appropriate it will seek to do this by harmonising the two schemes yet retaining the freedom for providers to gain Adventuremark alone. AAIAC will now lead the way in developing a complementary continuum of accreditation schemes across the adventure activity industry. This will encompass statutory and non-statutory accreditation and all age groups not just those within the current statutory framework.
This will enable equality of standards for all users irrespective of age, activity or location. AAIAC will work harmoniously with other stakeholders in these fields and will invite their active participation. AAIAC wishes to start this work with a view to having viable suggestions in time for the forthcoming review of statutory licensing.
• Outdoor Education Advisory Panel (OEAP) confirms support for the LOtC Badge In 2009 the new scheme of Quality Badges for LOtC providers was launched. The OEAP endorses the LOtC Badge and are working to ensure its success.
• Cumbria supports the LOtC Badge "Following the North West Outdoor Education Advisers Panel meeting last week, I would like to confirm that my intention in Cumbria is to propose to the Outdoor Learning Steering Group for Children's Services that providers who hold a LOtC Quality Badge, will not be required to provide any additional information to the Local Authority and that Schools and Youth Groups will also be advised that they do not need to request any additional documentation."
• VisitScotland (the national tourism organisation for Scotland) recognises and supports Adventuremark and the LOtC Badge
Adventure Activity Associates Consultancy Adventure Activity Associates undertake consultancy work within the adventure activity industry and have recently been appointed by Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) to partner them in developing Health and safety guidance to support the Outdoor Learning Framework. For up-to-date details see the LTS Blog
For details of the LOtC Badge or Adventuremark follow this link or call Adventure Activity Associates on 01479 811448.
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