Inspiration

Jenny sits in the back of a canoe on Lake Windermere. She has light brown hair tied up in a bun and glasses, and is wearing a red buoyancy aid over a black t-shirt. She smiles into the distance as she paddles the canoe.

Who is Bendrigg’s Outdoor Learning Lead and what does she do?

Thanks to funding from The Ernest Cook Trust, Bendrigg Tutor, Jenny, has taken on a new role as Outdoor Learning Lead. In this post, Jenny talks about what outdoor learning looks like at Bendrigg

What Is Orienteering? An Accessible Adventure at Bendrigg

Bendrigg tutor Simon talks about what orienteering is and how it makes a great accessible activity
A group of people sit in a circle outside on benches outside on a grassy lawn. They are all making signs with their hands.

What is Makaton and why is it important for so many people?

Bendrigg Makaton Tutor Kate McCallum explains what Makaton is, and why it is important for thousands of people.

Is the outdoor sector ‘disability ready’?

Nick Liley from Bendrigg shares his thoughts on what the outdoor education sector can learn from the UK Government's recently published Disability Action Plan.