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Closed for now but hope to see you soon
Published: 12 Apr 2020
During this extraordinary and unprecedented situation that we all find ourselves in, we hope you are keeping safe and well. We thank you for your understanding and patience whilst we have been working hard to explore ways to ensure our valued customers do not lose out on their bookings and can still come to visit us at an alternative time in the future.
Coronavirus (COVID 19) - SOLD statement for customers 20.3.20
Published: 20 Mar 2020
SOLD Customer Communication – 20th March 2020
Following the government's advice relating to public gatherings and social distancing Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD) will close with immediate effect and until further notice. This includes all day visits, residential and TAZ programs.
Key Note Speaker Associate Professor Sue Waite, Plymouth University
Published: 12 Mar 2020
As concern about the decline in children's physical and mental health grows, schools are increasingly viewed as a public health resource to help stem the tide of childhood obesity and poor mental health. Yet how can this additional responsibility be squared with continuing pressures to drive up educational standards?
Associate Professor Sue Waite of Plymouth University will look at answering that question at this year's Learning Beyond the Classroom Conference.
Key Note Speaker Dr Rebecca Lovell, Exeter University
Published: 04 Mar 2020
At this year's conference, Rebecca will talk about the results of a recent review - 'What Works' in school-based natural environment interventions for mental health and other outcomes. This review was written for Defra and was used to inform the development of the 'Nature Friendly Schools' programme.
Surrey’s DofE Operating Authority now run by SOLD
Published: 27 Nov 2019
Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) stands beside the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) in supporting every young person of any background to achieve personal excellence.
We do not support the planning of a mobile phone mast at Thames Young Mariners
Published: 23 Oct 2019
Statement from Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD) - Proposed mobile phone mast installation
This statement is to inform anyone concerned about the planning application for a mobile phone mast to be located at the entrance to Thames Young Mariners (TYM) Outdoor Education Centre (part of Surrey County Council's Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Directorate).
They’re Not Just Fun, Holiday Activity Camps Are Seriously Good for Children
Published: 13 Aug 2019
Holiday activity camps give children the opportunity to try something new, challenge themselves, be creative in their thinking, all while having fun.
One of the most noticeable benefits of holiday camps is health; they promote physical activity, resilience and help children take a break from their modern sedentary lifestyles.
Local MP Zac Goldsmith visits Thames Young Mariners
Published: 23 May 2019
On Wednesday 22 May, our Thames Young Mariners centre was visited by Zac Goldsmith local MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston. As a guest of Happy Learners, he chatted with the junior and senior groups about the environment and what's being done to protect it.
Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference 2019
Published: 30 Apr 2019
On Friday 17 May, Strictly4s (formerly Babcock4s) are holding their annual Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference at our High Ashurst centre, near Dorking. The conference provides the perfect opportunity and location for school leaders to have the breathing space to reflect and focus on this critical area, to the benefit not just of their team but also themselves.
42 Students Paddle 100Km
Published: 10 Apr 2019
Forty-two students from Esher College paddled exactly 100km along the River Thames to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Gold practise Canoe Expedition.