Home Ed Group
Outdoor Education for Home Educated kids & teens
Home Ed Group
Let's go outside!
Day - Friday
Length - 3 hours 30
Price - £90pp per term*
Ratio - 1:8
Where - Midlands Open Water, Tamworth*
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Drop off meets ~ 10:00-13:30 ~ 8-13yrs
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Our Home Ed group is tailored for young people aged 8-13 years who are in Home Education. It runs throughout the year in term time with a varied programme designed to work with the seasons. We keep our ratios low to ensure plenty of Coach time for each individual. Our programme aims to engage & educate children in a variety of life skills & curriculum based learning as well as offering the physical, mental and social benefits that come with being active & in nature. For weekly aims and updates, join our Facebook group - Parents space - Home Ed.
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*£90 per person when booked termly - 1 term is 3 sessions within 1 month
*£35pp per single session
*Venues vary to accommodate offsite trips and indoor Climbing during winter terms.
Spring terms
Feb - March - April
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Woodland activities -Archery, Orienteering & Camp crafts
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Outdoor meets
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Midlands Open Water
Summer terms
May - June - July - Sept
Paddlesports - Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Outdoor meets
Midlands Open Water & offsite
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Autumn terms
October - November
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Bush craft - Shelter making, Fire lighting & Knives
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Outdoor meets
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Midlands Open Water
Winter terms
December - January
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Rock Climbing - Belaying, Knots, Climbing & Bouldering
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Indoor meets
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Redpoint Birmingham
The important bits: location, attire, and more...
Main Location:
Midlands Open Water
Tamworth road
Tamworth
B78 2HZ
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*Free parking is available on site for Midlands Open Water meets
*Locations & times vary on offsite trip days
*We ask that you do not stay to watch
*Offsite trip details are shared in the Facebook group ahead of time
*For winter term, Climbing meets are based at our closest indoor wall; Redpoint Birmingham
Warning: you may get wet!
What to wear:
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Old clothes that can get mucky
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Comfortable trainers or boots
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Seasonal extras - Coats, gloves, suncream
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What to bring:
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Reusable water bottle
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Spare jumper
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Lunch
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Backpack
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For Summer months - Full change of clothes, shoes & a towel
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For Autumn months - Wellies, hat & gloves
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For Winter months - Comfy clothes suitable for exercise & layers
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The British weather is always unpredictable, whatever the time of year, we will let you know the meet plans during the week, please make sure they are always prepared for the weather.
Home Ed programme
What's on offer for our Home Ed group:
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Weekly meets​
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Build confidence, Independence & Team work
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Life skills & socialisation
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Variety of educational activities​
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Seasonal activities
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Spring - Archery, Orienteering, Camp crafts
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Summer - Paddlesports - Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard
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Autumn - Bush craft - Fires, Shelters, Knives
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Winter - Indoors - Climbing, Bouldering, Belaying & Knots
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Curriculum learning
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Physical education - Outdoor & Adventurous activity
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History - Primitive technology & tools
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Science - Fire triangle, Friction & Natural world
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Art & Design - Creativity using Natural materials
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Technology - Knowledge, skills, cooking & nutrition
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Offsite trips
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Progression
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Variety
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Adventure
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Litter picks
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​"Leave it better than you found it" ethos
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Environmental awareness & responsibility
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Make a difference - Protect our green & blue spaces
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What our Home Ed parents say
"Just wanted to say thank you so much. My daughter has enjoyed the sessions so much, it has by far been her most enjoyable home ed activity she has done. She has looked forward to them all week. Marc is fantastic. The sessions are wonderful and have built her confidence no end"
— Home Ed Mum
