Primary Schools
For pupils aged nine and above, we
work in partnership with Primary Schools to offer tailor made programs
to deliver the requirements of physical education with regard to key stage
2 and P.H.S.E. syllabuses to suit your schools needs.
The emphasis is to introduce pupils to adventure sports in a safe and
exciting environment, encourage personal skill and social development.
For many young people, outdoor education is a completely new experience.
Our "outdoor classroom" is very different, our walls, if we
have any, may be higher, there might not be a floor only the surface of
the canal, and we learn through what we see and feel, outdoor education
is experiential learning.
The Jubilee looks at both improving motor skills of the
individual and their social skills, with their peers, whilst taking part
in an inclusive program.
The program is run on a sessional basis, where pupils build upon skills
they have previously learnt, constantly modifying and improving, putting
these skills into practice. In both Paddle and Mountain sports there are
elements of theory which help pupils to gain a better understanding of
the sport and look to improve personal performance. Theory is put over
in an understandable and informal way relating to how we prepare for exercise,
the equipment we use, background of the sport and introducing "better
practice." E.g. How to lift a canoe effectively with out risk of
injury, or belay a peer safely whilst rock climbing.
Our Primary Schools program can be delivered
in two different formats
Multi activity
Covers a range of activities climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking and
team building. Pupils gain a wide range of experiences, allowing them
a start in the sport which they can build on.
Skill specific
The program covers one sport, developing and refining skills, offering
the chance to gain a nationally recognised or an in house award from the
Jubilee. There is a great sense of achievement working towards and completing
an award, pupils not only become competent in a sport but also their confidence
improves.
Both format sessions are delivered in a modular form
and generally covered over half a school term (depending on group and
time available). All sessions follow a prescriptive program to ensure
high standards of safety, instruction, delivery and record keeping.
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Secondary Schools
The Jubilee has developed a variety
of Outdoor Education Programs to follow and deliver units of both key
stages 3 and 4 with regard to the National curriculum and GCSE.
Outdoor Education can be of huge benefit to young people
by involving them in inclusive, adventurous, dynamic, and challenging
activity. Alongside the development of skill, outdoor education helps
to build self confidence, improve personal performance and improve team
work amongst Young People. All sessions cover areas of health and fitness
and encourage "Good Practice," i.e. choosing correct equipment,
preparing for exercise and using our bodies effectively to minimising
injury.
The education based programs take place at the centre during term time,
these are delivered in a modular form, generally over one school term.
The school sessions at the Jubilee follow a prescriptive syllabus, attendance,
skill development and information covered during the sessions are recorded.
The Jubilee is committed to maintaining high standards in its course content
and delivery.
Skill Specific
Traditionally thisis the most popular course delivered
at the centre. Choosing between either paddle sports or climbing, the
sessions are run to enable students to gain either a nationally recognised
qualification or a Jubilee in-house award. The awards include aspects
of theory and this is introduced in an informal style. The information
covered is related to directly to the sport or activities such as equipment
design its usage; background of the sport and the skills and techniques
to make proficiency attainable.
A complete program can generally be covered during a school term.
Multi Activity Program
Our multi activity program is a designed to give young people the ability
to acquire a broad range of skills in a number of activities. Depending
on the time schools have available the Jubilee tailors its program to
suit the need of your pupils and school. The activities that we deliver
are up to the school to choose . As with the skill specific program all
multi activity sessions are recorded to ensure high standards and quality.
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After Schools
To follow on from school introductions
to adventurous activities we are offering a sport specific afternoon and
evening program.
The sessions will be aimed at users
wanting to improve their skills in either paddlesports or rock climbing.
After Schools Club
A place to meet after school, grab
a snack, make a start on homework (with supervised access to computers).
Then onto a sport based activity, looking for improvement in personal
skills, including goal setting with a coach.
For those wanting a competitive environment, there is the opportunity
to take part in local and national competitions including:
Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Slalom, River Racing, Rodeo, Canoe Polo, Flat
Water Racing.
Team selection for the London Youth
Games will be from members of the After Schools Club, giving them the
chance to represent their borough.
For those with a talent and/or showing
a serious interest in sport, these sessions offer young people coached
sessions for personal development.
The training will have set personal goals, with achievable aims and recorded
attainment. Our intention is to foster a lifelong involvement in sport
through enjoyable and wide ranging activities.
These include competition, recreation and trips around Britain and Europe
Evening training sessions will offer
young people a thorough grounding in an activity, giving them the skills
to pursue the activity with their peers.
For those seeking a career in outdoor pursuits this is an ideal start
on the personal experience and awards ladder.
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Residential Experiences
Specialising in residential work, the
Jubilee has worked with young people in residential settings for over
25 years. Taking young people into unfamiliar and wilder settings, this
can be for many their first introduction to the great outdoors.
The benefits of working and living together as well as the challenge of
outdoor activities can often be the catalyst for other issues.
The intense nature of a residential program can produce surprises, often
bringing results that would take months of conventional once or twice
a week meetings with young people.
Residential trips can be arranged to suit school or group needs and requirements,
ranging from two to ten days or more, you can choose the type of accommodation,
catering facilities and activities. The Jubilee Centres A.A.L.A license
is comprehensive and allows us to offer a very adventurous program. Safety
and quality of instruction are our priorities
The majority of our residential program takes place in North Wales in
the Snowdonia National Park. On a typical residential program the group
is picked up in on Monday morning and driven to North Wales by minibus.
The activities begin with the group abseiling off a mountain crag that
afternoon. The program is action packed with adventure sports during the
day with the option of team games or night activities taking place after
dinner. On Friday we return to London with the aim to have group back
for late afternoon.
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and its unique structure
is gaining in popularity yearly. It's an internationally recognised award,
which when completed says a lot about a person, their attitude and abilities.
This award scheme is for young people between 14-25 years
old.
Running the award in your school or youth group will provide many benefits.
It will help to develop:-
Self belief, Self confidence, A sense of identity, Communication skills,
A sense of responsibility, An awareness of potential, New talents and
abilities,
An understanding of strengths and weaknesses, Build new relationships,
Ability to plan and use time effectively, Ability to lead and work as
part of a team.
There are three levels of the award, Bronze, Silver and
Gold.
Each level has four sections, Skill, Service, Physical Recreation and
Expedition, with an additional Residential at Gold level.
As the participant works through the award program each level demands
more time and commitment, as well as a greater level of responsibility.
The most difficult section of the award to complete is
the expedition section, due to the level of qualified and experienced
staff required to allow the outdoor experience to be fun and safe. Being
a Licensed Outdoor Education Centre we can train and assess young people
through this section of the award.
Taking part in the award with The Jubilee Waterside Centre could not be
easier. We can put you in contact with your borough co-ordinator who will
be able to offer you support and advice as well as ordering your groups
Entrance Packs.
We have almost continuous training and assessment for the expedition section
of the award, at all levels, between March and October, with a staff team
that can instruct, assist and assess expeditions by foot, bike, canoe
or kayak.
BEL (Basic Expedition Leadership)
For volunteers ands teachers interested in gaining an
award to run Bronze expedition training and assessment we offer the Basic
Expedition Leaders Award.
This covers all aspects of expedition work including instruction, safety,
training and assessment.
The course lasts 90 hours, and can be arranged over weekends or midweek
days to fit in with your availability.
BEL Course Notes
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