The Towers Outdoor Education Centre
About The Towers Outdoor Education Centre
Excellence in Outdoor Education for Wolverhampton City and Schools Nationally. The Centre is based in Capel Curig, North Wales.
The Towers Outdoor Education Centre Description
We provide high quality residential experiences with the opportunity to access adventurous outdoor activities in a safe and sociable manner. We provide lifelong learning skills through endeavour and personal achievement in a controlled but adventurous environment. We provide purpose built courses and can include environmental awards, geography and ecology. We are available for all age groups. We provide excellent value for money and are committed to maintaining high quality courses at a price which is affordable for the young people of Wolverhampton.
Key benefits to your school. Ofsted reports that residential experiences contribute to raising attainment. Lifelong learning experiences for young people. Tailor made courses designed in collaboration with your school to meet the specific needs of your pupils. Oportunities for young people to develop social skills and to push their own boundaries through challenge and endevour. No risk assessments to write. the Towers is owned and operated by Wolverhampton City Council for the benefit of the young people of Wolverhampton. The centre is also liscenced to A. A. L. A. to provide adventurous activities. Professional advice on all matters concerning outdoor activities and off-site visits.
What the service offers. Residential courses for young people in the primary, secondary and special school sector. Residential courses for the youth sector. Professional development courses for adults including including National Governing Body awards. Advisory service for all outdoor activities within Wolverhampton. Off-site visits advisor, co-ordinator and provider of EVC training, updating and revalidating courses. Adventurous Activity Licence facilitator to Wolverhampton user groups.
Feedback from young people, teachers and headteachers is excellent. 100% of visiting teachers believing that a visit to The Towers raises attainment in other areas. 100% of visiting teachers believing that course participants had increased their social skills. 100% of students and visiting staff enjoying their course at The Towers.
Reviews
Children from Woodthorne Primary having a lovely time enjoying the wind at the Towers outdoor education centre.
Towers and Woodthorne today.
Some great days with Bilston primary school, a magic week in the hills.
Fun in the snow with Wolverhampton Grammar School
Some photos from Becks who visited recently with the Wolverhampton Gateway Club.
Quick reminder that we are currently recruiting a Technician/Site Supervisor at The Towers Outdoor Education Centre, Capel Curig.
The role is 22.2 hours per week over 3 days (12 month contract). £18,672 pro-rata.
Working in conjunction with another part time Technician/Site Supervisor, the role is largely practical and will involve the maintenance and up keep of the buildings and grounds, maintaining systems such as heating/water and undertaking system checks.
... For full details of the role including job description and person specification please go to https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/…/42412/techni cian-site-supervisor/ .
Please note applications are done online via the above link.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th October 2018.
If you have any questions about the role please call Elizabeth Butler or Nick Dixon (Heads of Centres) or Jill Plummer (House Manager) on 01690 720271.
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The Friends of The Towers is a group of stakeholders of the centre who consider and provide help or guidance on changes and developments of the The Towers and its functions.
The Friends of The Towers will be meeting at reception of St Matthias School in Wolverhampton on Thursday 11th October at 4pm. If anyone feels they would like to input and join this group, please attend the meeting.
If you have any questions about The Friends of The Towers please get in touch on 01690 720271.
We are looking to recruit a Technician/Site Supervisor at The Towers Outdoor Education Centre, Capel Curig.
The role is 22.2 hours per week over 3 days (12 month contract). £18,672 pro-rata.
Working in conjunction with another part time Technician/Site Supervisor, the role is largely practical and will involve the maintenance and up keep of the buildings and grounds, maintaining systems such as heating/water and undertaking system checks.
... For full details of the role including job description and person specification please go to https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/…/42412/techni cian-site-supervisor/.
Please note applications are done online via the above link.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th October 2018.
If you have any questions about the role please call Elizabeth Butler or Nick Dixon (Heads of Centres) or Jill Plummer (House Manager) on 01690 720271.
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Great few days with apprentices from the City of Wolverhampton Council. Some photos from their time canoeing on Llyn Geirionydd.
NCS fun at the Towers.
Wolverhampton University/ Aspire/ Towers parent and youngster course. Making the most of the weather. Lovely and great fun.
The waterfall was a popular place yesterday in the soaring temperature! Great job Woodthorne!
Everyone has loved water activities this week. Fantastic team work in the gorge yesterday- well done everyone!
Lots of swimming today with Woodthorne as well as some canoeing and kayaking!
Woodfield 2 more biking.
Towers biking fun with woodfield 2
Woodfield 2 having fun on site
Great day up on Woodfield Snowdon 2