Benefits
• 45 years' experience of delivering residential courses to schools, youth groups and students with SEN, understanding of the needs of young people.
• Building the personal development of the young person increases their ability to take responsibility for their learning and role in society, raising their confidence, self esteem and motivation.
• Raising attainment by effective use of pupil premium.
• Intensive curriculum-based courses bring specific subjects to life, boosting attainment using a mix of activities and classroom based sessions.
• Enthusiastic and experienced staff use outdoor education to enhance personal and social education. Staff include qualified teachers with outdoor National Governing Body and first aid qualifications.
• Schools can choose activities to suit their needs, bespoke courses can be arranged.
• Member of Pendarren on call 24 hours.
• Catering staff able to deal with a range of dietary requirements.
• All activities make use of the stunning venues in and around the Brecon Beacons National Park.
More details - Key Service Features
• Residential outdoor education courses for key stage 2, 3, 4 and A level for secondary schools, colleges and special schools
• Bespoke, Adventurous Activity and Team Building courses for clubs, further education colleges and universities or for staff from your organisation.
• Wide range of activities offered using both on and off-site locations including adventurous activities, environmental studies, field studies, KS2 residential and DofE expeditions
• Each attending school has its own dedicated accommodation.
Our Services in Detail
1) Hosting residential outdoor education courses with two separate accommodation blocks with 45 and 16 beds (61 beds in total). The self-catering en-suite bungalow sleeps 16. A further 34 beds in Annexe is expected to be available from September 2021.
2) On and off-site activities in The Brecon Beacons National Park including adventurous activities, environmental and field studies, team building.
3) Full programme including evening activities
4) Providing personal and social education and environmental education in a friendly setting with fully trained and experienced staff.
5) Programme can be designed to meet needs of client e.g. adventurous activities, environmental education, biology and geography field studies to A level, revision, reward, gifted and talented, GCSE PE, team building, problem solving, personal and social education, DofE expeditions
6) There may be up to 2 schools in residence; each has its own accommodation building with common room, dormitories, toilets and showers.
7) Centre fully equipped, all specialist equipment provided including protective clothing (waterproofs, wellies etc). Facilities include a number of classrooms with audio-visual facilities, swimming pool and field study equipment.
8) Accessibility-friendly bungalow on site, DDA compliant, ground floor of main house accessible for wheelchairs, one minibus modified to take wheelchair, two off road wheelchairs.
9) Pendarren House was built in 1875 as a country residence and retains many of the original features. Set in 16 acres of grounds with beautiful gardens and self programming activities for groups during any 'down time'.
10) Air conditioned dormitories.
Terms
Service Standards
Please refer to the documents above for our separate terms and conditions policy.
1) Inspected and licensed by AALS
2) Inspected by Haringey Health and Safety team
3) Food hygiene certificate (5 star rating)
4) Equipment well maintained and up to date
5) High standard of cleanliness and catering
6) Enquiries dealt with promptly and efficiently by Pendarren House
7) Fleet of minibuses regularly serviced
8) Feedback requested from each group
9) Complaints or concerns dealt with promptly
10) All activities risk assessed
11) Excellent safety record
Statutory Services
None apply
Standard terms and conditions apply. Please see the shopping basket for more details
