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Team member’s innovation recognised by LOtC

Posted by on 05 Dec 2018
Learning Outside the Classroom heroes honoured at national LOtC Awards 2018 Four leading practitioners in the world of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) have been recognised as ‘LOtC Heroes’ including Dan Riley, a programme leader here at White Hall Outdoor Education Centre. Dan was presented with the 'LOtC Innovator Award' sponsored by YHA and had this to say: “Receiving the Award has had an immediate impact on STEM Adventure. It has raised its profile both within Derbyshire and Read the rest of this article

Derbyshire students venture towards science careers

Posted by on 16 May 2018
Students from Derbyshire schools have been combining outdoor adventure with industry visits to discover how science can help them secure a future career. A pilot programme backed by local businesses and run at White Hall Centre has already given students from New Mills School and the council’s Virtual School a taste for a career in science. The centre has put together a programme of science-based activities related to the Key Stage Three curriculum for 11-14 year-olds, combined with visits Read the rest of this article