Local Walk

Explore the stunning ancient woods and river valley around the site.

Half day

Develop navigation skills using an OS Map.

Supporting others

Learn about local points of interest

Explore the ancient forest and winding river valley.

Related Activities

Orienteering

Curriculum Links

listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge
select and use appropriate registers for effective communication
use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world
take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
how regular (daily/weekly) exercise benefits mental and physical health (e.g. walking or cycling to school, daily active mile); recognise opportunities to be physically active and some of the risks associated with an inactive lifestyle
about the benefits of sun exposure and risks of overexposure; how to keep safe from sun damage and sun/heat stroke and reduce the risk of skin cancer

using Standard English confidently in a range of formal and informal contexts, including classroom discussion
interpret Ordnance Survey maps in the classroom and the field, including using grid references and scale, topographical and other thematic mapping, and aerial and satellite photographs
develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [for example, athletics and gymnastics]
take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group
analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
lead healthy, active lives
H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing
H16. to recognise and manage what influences their choices about physical activity
H30. how to identify risk and manage personal safety in increasingly independent situations, including online
R14. the qualities and behaviours they should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including in school and wider society, family and friendships, including online)
R15. to further develop and rehearse the skills of team working
R16. to further develop the skills of active listening, clear communication, negotiation and compromise
L11. different types and patterns of work, including employment, self-employment and voluntary work; that everyone has a different pathway through life, education and work

working effectively in groups of different sizes and taking on required roles,
including leading and managing discussions, involving others productively,
reviewing and summarising, and contributing to meeting goals/deadlines
listening to and building on the contributions of others, asking questions to clarify and inform, and challenging courteously when necessary
listening and responding in a variety of different contexts, both formal and informal, and evaluating content, viewpoints, evidence and aspects of presentation
take part in further outdoor and adventurous activities in a range of environments which present intellectual and physical challenges and which encourage pupils to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group
evaluate their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement across a range of physical activities to achieve their personal best
develop and extend their competence in a range of skills including those used in fieldwork, in using maps and Geographical Information Systems
H22. ways to identify risk and manage personal safety in new social settings, workplaces, and environments, including online