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Frequently asked questions
Search the practical details, expectations and educational thinking behind the programme.
Before joiningIs this suitable if my child has never camped before?
Yes. No prior camping or outdoor experience is expected; complete beginners and experienced participants begin together.
Before joiningMy child is shy. Will they fit in?
Yes. The programme does not reward only loud personalities. Listening, observation and reliability are meaningful forms of contribution and leadership.
Before joiningCan a young person with ADHD, autism or another additional need attend?
Possibly. Every young person is different. Discuss their individual needs with us before enrolling so we can assess whether we can provide an environment in which they can succeed.
ProgrammeIs this a survival course?
No. Practical outdoor skills are the vehicle; the purpose is to develop capable, responsible young people through meaningful expedition experiences.
ProgrammeHow physically demanding is it?
Demand increases progressively. Later stages may involve up to 15 km of walking on inclined terrain. The emphasis is participation, preparation and perseverance, not athletic performance.
ProgrammeHow long is the programme?
Six months: six modules of three days each, totalling 18 programme days.
CommitmentWhat happens if a module is missed?
Each module prepares participants for the next. We will discuss the most appropriate route forward based on the missed learning and the stage of the programme.
CommitmentIs the final expedition guaranteed?
No. It requires consistent engagement, responsible behaviour and demonstrated judgement. If a participant is judged not ready, parents will be told in advance and the final-module fee will be refunded. This is a safety and readiness decision, not a punishment.
Digital PassportWhat is the Digital Passport?
A secure continuity space for reflections, challenges, preparation, instructor feedback and progress between modules.
Digital PassportDo parents have access?
Yes. Parents can follow progress and programme information. Some participant areas preserve honest reflection and independent ownership.
Digital PassportIs Passport work optional?
No. Required reflections and activities should be completed before the next module wherever reasonably possible. Short, regular engagement is expected.
SafetyHow is safety managed?
Safety informs locations, activities, supervision, equipment, planning and progression. The aim is genuine challenge without unnecessary risk.
SafetyWhat qualifications do instructors hold?
The programme is delivered by experienced outdoor professionals with qualifications, training and insurance appropriate to the activities. Specific details are available on request and in the parent information pack.
PaymentsHow are payments made?
A £300 non-refundable deposit secures an accepted place. The remaining £1,560 is divided into six equal payments of £260, each due seven days before its corresponding module.
TravelHow do participants reach each module?
Families arrange transport to and from each location. Voluntary lift-sharing is encouraged where appropriate.
TechnologyCan participants bring phones?
Yes, but use is limited to agreed times and purposes such as specific Passport activity, photography or emergencies. At other times phones are stored away.
LocationsCan locations change?
Yes, if land access, weather or operational needs require it. The developmental progression will remain the same.
OutcomesDo participants receive a qualification?
This is a personal-development programme, not a formal qualification. Participants build a detailed record of their experience and development.
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