Biography
At Edgmond Hall we utilise a child centred approach to create a perfectly balanced programme of discovery, learning, challenge, support and reflection. Our programmes are not about how much we can cram into a day, our focus is on providing the best possible holistic experience for education, personal growth, social development and mental wellbeing.
Programmes:
Our programmes are not about how much we can cram into a day, our focus is on providing the best possible holistic experience for education, personal growth, social development and mental wellbeing. We make learning fun, give it context and meaning, and help participants to recognise what they are capable of achieving. The programmes are planned with group leaders from the outset, and are designed to meet the needs of the group.
At Edgmond Hall we offer:
* Key Stage 1 to adult / professional development
* All inclusive residentials: 1 - 4 nights+
* Day visits: thematic / wellbeing / transition / Family Learning Days
*Revision retreats
* Curriculum enhancement: geography, history, RE, science, numeracy
* Fun. Don't forget the fun
* John Muir Award
* DofE
* Non-school group activity programmes
Activities:
We don’t believe in delivering activities that involve short experiences and waiting for turns; we believe in maximising the learning opportunities that the outdoor residential provides, supporting teachers to celebrate and quantify these experiences so that they can be used back in the classroom to help raise attainment and strengthen the learning journeys of the children who visit us.
We can thread Sandwell's "Feel Good 6" throughout our delivery; these are 6 actions that we can take to improve our wellbeing:
Connect & Talk
CONNECTING with friends, teachers and the environment enriches every day.
TALK about the way you feel, what you want to achieve, and what's going on that's really important to you. This happens in review sessions and structured play.
Move
Getting up and about makes you feel great! From gardening to hill walks, team challenges and sensory activities - the Shropshire countryside and our magical grounds provide the perfect opportunity to get active.
Notice
Take time, stop and focus on the moment; enjoy the outdoors.
Looking up at the sky, exploring colours, textures and shapes in nature, and exploring the senses through our sensory garden or barefoot walk can help us all become more aware.
Learn
Learning something new is a great way to feel more confident.
Set challenges, stick at something, and you will enjoy achieving it.
Identify the stars at night, light fires, build habitats, perfect your photography, learn map skills, try archery and more!
Give
Doing simple things like making the time to listen to someone can really boost your wellbeing.
Make bead links for a friend as a reminder of the programme, share feedback with each other, look after the animals, and develop trust and empathy through many of our sessions.