Ormside Education Centre Explore Discover Experience and Learn

Ormside Education Centre Explore, Discover, Experience and Learn Terry Farrell – Operations Manager John Mc. Keirnan – Outdoor Education Officer

Who we are • Ormside Education Centre is managed by Knowsley Enterprise Academy (KEA): - fund first 1, 000 visits using money donated by Knowsley Development Trust (KDT) offer short stay residential visits focus on outdoor learning • Our aim is to ensure that all children experience a fun residential break by taking advantage of the free places that have been made available.

Where we are Our centre is located in Ormside, a small village close to the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. Nestled in the beautiful Eden Valley between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District we have a great number of amazing activities just a short walk or drive away.

About the centre Ormside Education Centre is a former railway station house on the Settle to Carlisle railway. Closed in 1952 - the station was reopened as a residential centre by Ruffwood school in the 1960’s. Sadly the centre closed in 2008. In 2010 the revival began and after an extensive volunteer led renovation it was re-opened by the Mayor of Appleby in July 2017.

What we offer A FREE bespoke outdoor residential to Explore, Discover, Experience and Learn: v both adventure and educational focused v wide range of activities v designed to fit with current classroom learning v residential breaks available throughout the year

Activities available v. Survival School v. Climbing v. Orienteering v. Hill Walking v. Team Building Activities v. Working Farm Visit v. Historical Site Visits v. Appleby Treasure Hunt v. Movie Night v. Bell Ringing v. Dark Skies v. John Muir Award*

John Muir Award v. Free awards scheme – John Muir Trust v. Knowsley Enterprise Academy is the provider v Covers four areas: - discover - explore - conserve - share v We will work alongside the school to achieve a ‘discovery’ level award for each child

Facilities v. Centre sleeps 32 (bunk rooms) v. Games room v. Self catering v. Currently not fully accessible v. Future extension 2018 / 19: - upscale to a capacity of 50 - new games room - study area - bespoke woodland activity area - fully accessible

Logistics v. Knowsley Enterprise Academy funds all: - Transport - Accommodation - All activities and instruction v School is responsible for: - Catering - Centre administration - Discipline / behaviour - Quiet hours 2100 – 0800 (neighbours and activities)

Key Points v. Packing List - Trainers / sturdy shoes (not new – Karrimor type) - Waterproof jacket and fleece (basic, practical) - Water bottle (sports type) - T – shirts and tracksuit bottoms (scruffs) - No valuables (minimum spending money) v Media policy – we will conform to agreed school policies v Catering – please consider practical meals, portion control and dietary requirements to avoid unnecessary wastage or expenditure

Contact Details Email: info@ormsideeducationcentre. co. uk Phone: 0151 545 1125 Address: Ormside Education Centre, Appleby-in. Westmorland, Cumbria, CA 16 6 EH Business Address: The Managers Office, North Mersey Business Centre, Woodward Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L 33 7 UY