Individual and small group Mentoring

 

• 1:1 and small group tailored mentoring with qualified, experienced and enthusiastic mentor

• In depth initial assessment alongside referring body to identify clear outcomes

• Engaging and varied daily activities in the great outdoors

• Provides a perfect outdoor component of a mixed and balanced weekly programme

• Strong student/mentor relationships formed through bespoke outdoor programme and shared experiences

• Progress can be measured and linked to in school targets and rewards

• Active and informed involvement in school meetings at all levels

• Look at ‘wider life’ to nurture talents through large network of connections with local clubs and associations

• Work collaboratively with other agencies

• Potential for family liaison and support

• Students can work towards excursions to other sites for ‘more adventurous’ activities with qualified instructors

 

Bespoke programmes can be put together and potential activities include

 

• Woodworking and craft skills – building animal homes, rustic garden furniture and pallet wood products

• Forestry skills – safe use of knives, saws and axes

• Survival skills – Bivouacs, fire building and lighting, outdoor cooking

• Pioneering – build towers, rafts, obstacles, camp gadgets, rope bridges, swings, knots and lashings

• Camping skills and hikes

• Community work and projects

   

  The above can lead to overnight/residential experiences and expeditions

 

Also, Greatwood staple activities include Wide Games, Multi Sports, Art and Craft, Treasure Hunts and Team Building/Leadership Challenges