The Outward Bound Trust, which has its UK headquarters in Cumbria, is in line for a top award after being shortlisted as one of the best outdoor learning experiences in the UK.
The School Travel Awards are known as the most important annual awards of their kind, recognising the people and organisations which provide inspiring school trips to the next generation. Their aim is to put the national spotlight on learning and life-enriching experiences outside the classroom, with Outward Bound receiving a nod in this year’s ‘Best Residential’ category.
Outward Bound has its UK headquarters at Hackthorpe near Penrith, with Cumbrian centres at Ullswater, Howtown and Eskdale, as well as centres in Scotland and Snowdonia.
It specialises in providing life-changing educational experiences for 9-24 year olds and partners with a wide range of schools, colleges and youth groups to help develop tailored outdoor learning courses.
Daniel Cibich, Head of Educational Partnerships at Outward Bound says, “It is fantastic to be nominated for this prestigious award. We believe that learning about yourself happens best out in the wild, where young people can develop the confidence they need to tackle the real world head on – away from everyday life and all its distractions.
“The School Travel Awards are renowned for recognising amazing experiences and stand-out locations for both children and teachers which make a real difference in young people’s lives. So even to be nominated is a real honour. Fingers crossed on awards night!”
The winners of the School Travel Awards will be revealed at a special ceremony at the Royal Garden Hotel in central London on Friday 15 November.
