WHY CHOOSE US?

We work with many schools and pride ourselves on building strong, lasting partnerships that support student success. At the same time, we develop close relationships with our instructors to ensure they are highly professional, well-trained, qualified and dedicated to creating a safe and positive experience for every participant.

As one of the UK’s first, largest and most trusted DofE Approved Activity Providers, we deliver tailor-made expeditions to thousands of young people. Backed by decades of experience, our directors Philip and Sarah bring 60 years of combined DofE expertise, supported by a skilled office and instructional team who guide you every step of the way.

At Learn Outdoors we…

• are highly professional and run DofE properly.  We work hard to see participants achieve real success without cutting corners.
• tailor our programmes to your needs and  ensure  high levels of support and communication in the run up to an expedition.
• believe in what we are doing.  DofE is a fantastic vehicle for teaching new skills and developing young people and we are passionate about helping individuals to achieve their DofE Award.
• are a  DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP) and hold an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority (AALA) Licence for Trekking (Hillwalking and Mountaineering).  Feedback from DofE and AALA inspections has always been very positive.
• have decades of proven experience, including our directors’ 60 years of combined DofE knowledge and a team of highly qualified, professional instructors.
• organise all expedition logistics from route planning and campsite bookings to training resources, qualified instructors, course directors and accredited assessors.
• operate nationally – running expeditions across England and Wales.
• employ instructors who all hold Mountain Training Qualifications and are highly experienced DofE trainers, supervisors and Accredited Assessors.  They are also all first aid trained and DBS checked.  Many of our staff, including the Company Directors have decades of experience running DofE expeditions.
• use tracker technology to back up our supervision of groups.
• have an excellent safety record; we maintain robust operating procedures and continuously strive for improvement.  Feedback is actively sought from all stakeholders and we are members of a number of professional bodies including the Institute for Outdoor Learning and the South Wales Outdoor Activities Providers Group.
• provide high quality tents and stoves which are cleaned and checked after every use.
• are qualified to provide regulated and certificated first aid training.
• have a dedicated office staff to support you before, during and after your expedition with us.
• deliver consistently great experiences and have years of excellent feedback from repeat clients.