Apart from the "quality of the experience" provided being critical
another aspect that may be also critical is the RELEVANCE and
APPROPRIATENESS of that form of experience to all young people.
I hope we do not ever suggest that Outdoor Ed is the best thing for all
people, regardless of age, gender, culture, physical ability, interests
etc etc ..... (However it would be great if it was !!)
Sounds like a fabulous opportunity for the UK folks tho'. Best of luck!
Regards
Tracey Dickson
Steve Lenartowicz wrote:
> We (the outdoor education/training world in the UK) need to keep a
> careful eye on this and respond as necessary. For me the crucial
> message is to welcome the announcement but to state clearly that the
> quality of the experience provided is critical. This means that the
> quality of staffing / leadership is critical. This could be our big
> chance to show the value of outdoor education, and to distinguish it
> from recreation. We must be careful that this chance is not blown by
> cowboy provision.
>
> There is already a lot of media interest. There have been several
> articles in the national press, even before the speech. I was
> interviewed on local radio this morning (the angle was their concern
> about the impact on areas like the Lake District of 500,000 you people
> per year). Let us all use whatever opportunities we have to influence
> these proposals.
>
> Happy New Year to all!
> Regards
> Steve
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