About
Simonside Outdoor Adventure
We deliver a range of land and water based activities usually from one of our three centres. With lots of activities to try, we do our best to give you the best service we can. We pride ourselves on high standard's of instruction, well maintained clothing, equipment and facilities that are accessible for all.
We are part of South Tyneside Outdoor Education Service which also incorporates our sister centre on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District National park, Thurston OEC.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact whilst at the same time increasing the impact that we have with you. Our 3 centres have a reduced carbon footprint by harnessing the power of the sun. All 3 sites have PV Solar Cells which provide the vast majority of our energy consumption. We have planted a wide range of broad leaf trees in our grounds in our Kielder site which have increased the biodiversity by attracting a greater range of insect, mammal and bird life.
Health & Safety
All activities that take place are inclusive of instruction, appropriate number of qualified staff for the specified activity, equipment, transport, full risk assessment and facilities.
We pride ourselves in delivering high quality safe activities, that is why all of our staff are qualified in the National Governing Body Instructor award relevant to the activity taking place, they are highly experienced, motivated and hold first aid certificates and are enhanced DBS checked.
We hold an Adventurous Activities Licensing Service license (L10277/R0815), Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (LOtC) and a AAIAC Adventuremark which allows us to deliver a range of activities and these quality standards, show our committment to continued development of our clients through adventurous activities and outdoor education. We are also a Royal Yachting Association Recognised Training Centre. For copies of our risk assessments, standard operating procedures and insurance information please look our resources section.
We sometimes use freelance instructors to compliment our team. All are appropriately qualified, skilled and experienced. They go through the same checks that our full time employee's do to ensure safety and to fall in line with South Tyneside Council guidelines.
To fall in line with EU legislation General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 we collect information on our users through a consent form for under 18 years and a registration form for those participants over 18. This is collected on one standardised form which can be found in our resources section. The information that is gathered on the form is used by us ensure we can best support your needs prior to participation and respond appropriately if you need assistance during the activity. For further details click here