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Keep up to date with the latest SOLD news and events and find out how you can get involved!
Beyond the Classroom conference postponed
Published: 15 Feb 2021
Our Learning Beyond the Classroom conference has a new date! We've decided to move it to Friday 15th October and it will still be taking place at High Ashurst, Near Dorking.
SOLD's Chocolate chip cookie recipe
Published: 26 Jan 2021
SOLD's Chocolate chip vegan cookies. If you need something fun (and delicious!) to do during Lockdown 3.0, you could try out this delicious recipe. The cookies are vegan friendly too!
COVID update from SOLD January 2021
Published: 18 Jan 2021
As we are all dealing with the challenges that this further lockdown brings, Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) want to reassure you that we are doing all we can to support critical workers* and the most vulnerable young people* by ensuring our services are open and accessible to them.
What happens on a SOLD 1940s Home Front Day?
Published: 27 Oct 2020
SOLD's 1940s Home Front Days at Henley Fort in Guildford are available as day for schools or a holiday activity for 8-11year olds. It is an exciting living history experience that offers children a practical insight into the lives of those who lived during WW2. See more below!
Save Outdoor Education
Published: 14 Oct 2020
Save Outdoor Education #saveoutdoored
Outdoor education is facing an existential threat in the UK.
The Government continues to block the reopening of the sector which has been shut since March with no revenue, despite similar businesses such as boarding schools continuing to operate. The sector has met and exceeded all relevant Government guidelines and is set up to deliver as an extension of the school bubble policy that Government have deemed safe to operate.
SOLD has reopened!
Published: 15 Jun 2020
Getting into the outdoors post lockdown!
Following the most recent government's advice and in line with schools returning gradually, we at Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD) are pleased to advise that we are re-opening our outdoor learning centres and support services to our customers.
Safety is our main priority and our activities and programmes have been fully risk assessed resulting in the introduction of enhanced safety measures and stringent hygiene procedures, whilst ensuring socially distancing to protect our customers and staff alike.
Lockdown outdoor curriculum day
Published: 24 Apr 2020
Whilst our outdoor learning centres are closed to visitors, Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development's (SOLD) Outreach team have been taking their quality outcome driven learning into local schools that are still open for keyworker children.
This week the SOLD Outreach team visited Loseley Fields Primary School and they had an amazing day with their upper KS2 children taking part in archery, problem solving and orienteering.
A bittersweet day at High Ashurst
Published: 24 Apr 2020
Today is feeling a little bittersweet! Such a beautiful, sunny and warm spring day which would have been perfect for our 5th Learning Beyond the Classroom conference at High Ashurst.
Everything was ready to go, tent teepee up, motivational industry speakers, inspiring, hands on workshops, amazing food, bumper goody bag and a record number of outdoor enthusiasts in attendance. However, it just was not meant to be but we hope that everyone is staying safe and following the government's guidelines.
All is not lost as we will be ready to go on our rearranged date of 2nd October 2020.
Thames Young Mariners - nature area development
Published: 21 Apr 2020
Creatures still visiting Thames Young Mariners whilst the gates are temporarily closed to humans!
We know that the outdoors is an amazing place to learn in new and exciting ways. Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development's outdoor learning centres are not just about providing quality, outcome driven learning through adventurous activities. They are also for our human visitors to appreciate and nurture the local environment including the creatures who have taken up residence as well.
SOLD Outdoors/Indoors activities for children
Published: 17 Apr 2020
Outdoors/Indoors Activities from the Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development Teams!
Looking for some fun activities for your children to do either at home or if they are still in school?