01.The Brief

With their ever-increasing cohort size, North Bromsgrove High School approached us looking for a model that would provide a quality training and assessment experience at a price point that was available to all.

02.Our Approach

Following lengthy discussions with the school DofE Manager, we designed a 4 day programme that could be partly based from the school site. This dramatically reduced the transport costs associated with the expedition. The key details of our 4 day Bronze programme include days 1&2 are based from the school site. We include a full day of training activities within the school grounds followed by a full day out on a navigation walk. Days 3&4 are the qualifying expedition and is based in an area close to the school. This allows parents to drop off and pick up, reducing school logistics and staffing demand.

03.The Programme Outcome

Being able to run the expedition section within a single week is an attractive model for a school. Following the success with North Bromsgrove, other schools have now adopted the approach and it is rapidly becoming our most popular Bronze level offering

04.What the client had to say

North Bromsgrove High School

Who are they?

North Bromsgrove High School is a respectful community, characterised by acts of kindness, ensuring everyone feels safe and secure to fulfil their potential.

We strive for resilient, communicative and organised young people, to develop the leaders of the future with drive and initiative.

Your Adventure in Safe Hands

Safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences

Looking for Advice or Guidance?

Search our knowledgebase. Helping you be prepared for your DofE expedition or Challenge Event.

Visit our Blog Read our FAQ's

Posted 1st October

Experiencing the Triathlon: Hilary's Edition

Category: Challenge Event Advice and Guidance

We returned to catch up with Hilary after her phenomenal triathlon experience on the Jurassic Coast. Miles of trekking trail, a satisfying canoe phase where her training paid off, and riding smooth tarmac with gorgeous views. Hilary gives us the lowdown from a participant perspective on why this triathlon makes a perfect day out and spoiler alert: "you don’t need to be a cycling superstar or a speed walker!"

Posted 24th September

Training for a Triathlon: Hilary's Edition

Category: Challenge Event Advice and Guidance

We caught up with one of our participants ahead of the Race the Sun Jurassic to hear how they trained, where their thoughts are at ahead of the big day and how they feel the tide is changing to welcome more women than ever to the world of triathlons. However this isn't just any participant, it is none other than the Mum of our Event Director Chris Forecast. Meet the wonderful Hilary before she takes on the Race the Sun challenge this weekend.