Curriculum

1. The Centre's ethos is based on caring for oneself, each other and the environment. The aims are closely tied to Wigan Council's "Every Child Matters" agenda.

2. The curriculum is student-centred and designed to encourage young people to take responsibility for their learning. Residential living and student led activities and reviews encourage this process.

3. Programmes are based on discovering and exploring different environments using adventurous activities such as rock scrambling, canoeing, biking, mountain walking and orienteering.

4. Courses relate closely to PSHE and Citizenship and some schools make use of the outdoor experience to complement their work in geography, science, PE, technology and English.

5. Some schools take part in the John Muir Environmental Award and cover the four challenges: discover, explore, conserve and share during their course.

6. Students are made aware of the Centre's sustainable practice and interest in involving all staff and students.