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We offer a unique adventurous activity for Isle of Wight school trips - with a difference. Our sessions are delivered by mature instructors who encourage independent learning, foster a sense of self belief and teach responsible risk management in a fun and safe environment.
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Our qualified and experienced teachers have worked closely with Goodleaf Tree Climbing to develop a range of high quality curriculum-relevant learning resources and activities to help you and your students get the most out of a visit. These cover many subjects and age groups, and are a mix of pre-visit, on-site and post-visit activities to support your preferred teaching style.
To find suitable resources, first select the appropriate Key Stage and then scroll down to your subject below.
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We have identified the following additional learning opportunities at Goodleaf Tree Climbing for Upper Key Stage 2 students, which we hope to produce in due course. If you could make use of this, please click to vote and we'll raise the priority!
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| P.S.H.E. | Health and Wellbeing | Staying Safe | Health and safety resource linked to the tree climbing activity. | Vote |
| Science | Physics | Forces | Gravity, levers and pulleys | Vote |
| English | Spoken Language | Questioning, listening, recording and summarising | Questions to ask at Goodleaf | Vote |
| History | Local History Study | Local history study - Appley | Vote | |
| Geography | Geographical Skills and Fieldwork | Mapping Skills | Geocaching fieldwork activity | Vote |
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We have identified the following additional learning opportunities at Goodleaf Tree Climbing for Key Stage 3 students, which we hope to produce in due course. If you could make use of this, please click to vote and we'll raise the priority!
| Subject | Unit | Topic | Summary | |
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| P.S.H.E. | Health and Wellbeing | Staying Safe | Health and safety resource linked to the tree climbing activity. | Vote |
| English | Spoken Language | Questioning, listening, recording and summarising | Questions to ask at Goodleaf | Vote |
| History | Local History Study | Local history study - Appley | Vote | |
| Geography | Geographical Skills and Fieldwork | Mapping Skills | Geocaching fieldwork activity | Vote |
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We have identified the following additional learning opportunities at Goodleaf Tree Climbing for Key Stage 4 students, which we hope to produce in due course. If you could make use of this, please click to vote and we'll raise the priority!
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| P.S.H.E. | Health and Wellbeing | Staying Safe | Health and safety resource linked to the tree climbing activity. | Vote |
| Science | Biology | Relationships in an Ecosystem | Systems in balance - habitats | Vote |
| Science | Biology | Bio-diversity | Biodiversity fieldwork activity | Vote |
| Geography | Geographical Skills and Fieldwork | Mapping Skills | Geocaching fieldwork activity | Vote |
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Teacher's MapThe following information is not intended to form a comprehensive access statement; it is provided to highlight particular areas of concern for disabled visitors. We do not warrant that this information is fit for purpose or accurate. Education Destination will happily assist with gathering information in respect of particular concerns, or help you arrange an inspection visit.
To help you determine whether Goodleaf Tree Climbing is suitable for your particular students, we've summarised any accessibility issues for you in the section below.
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Assistance dogs allowed
We believe as many people as possible should have the opportunity to experience life in the canopy. We have developed skills, systems and equipment to allow people with disabilities to climb trees with us.
Special Branch is an innovative and pioneering collection of woodland adventures for young people with additional needs.
Many Island venues and attractions, especially those outdoors, have limitations on opening times during the year. Additionally, some have limits on the number of group tours on any given date for safety and capacity reasons.
This section helps you identify whether Goodleaf Tree Climbing has any such restrictions during your preferred visit dates.
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A typical visit and climb takes around 2-4 hours depending on the size of your group. For safety reasons, school group climbs are undertaken in groups of up to 12 people at one time, and there are a selection of activities to choose from whilst waiting your turn, including a popular orienteering task around Appley Park.
Extend your visit with a selection of our high quality Educational Resources. Appley Park is ideally situated adjacent to a wide golden sandy beach and is ringed by trees of many different varieties.
Open April - October, with evening climbs available during the lighter months.
This section shows commonly asked questions with comprehensive answers.
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The Isle of Wight can be reached in as little as 12 minutes! If you're located close to the south coast then a day trip is easily achievable...
Goodleaf Tree Climbing features in the following day trip:
Treetop Treat! from £32.76pp inc. ferry
A unique adventurous activity with a difference! Professionally trained tree climbers will help your students ascend a huge oak overlooking The Solent.
In this section we've highlighted any special clothing or equipment you'll need to bring in order to get the most out of a visit to Goodleaf Tree Climbing
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Sturdy footwear is recommended for climbing. Open-toed or loose fitting shoes are not permitted.
This is an outdoor activity with limited shelter in case of poor weather.
Long sleeves are required.
Long trousers are required.
One of the most common issues faced by teachers when planning trips is ensuring that all of the relevant paperwork is in place, and that the lead teacher and their assistants are fully briefed about each venue before they arrive.
Our experienced teachers have done most of this work for you. In this section you'll find a sample Risk Assessment covering all of the typical activities undertaken at Goodleaf Tree Climbing by groups of students, along with a detailed "On The Day" Procedure which sets out everything you need to know about the site before you get there.
If there are any other mandatory considerations, such as HSE advice sheets for animal attractions or outdoor activity centres, you'll also find these below.
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A brief overview of Goodleaf Tree Climbing prepared especially for teachers.
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A brief overview of Goodleaf Tree Climbing prepared for parents.
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For your convenience this generic risk assessment has been prepared to cover all of the typical activities undertaken at Goodleaf Tree Climbing. You may use it as the basis for your own documentation. We do not warrant that this is either complete or accurate, and would be happy to help arrange a site pre-visit if required.
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Goodleaf Tree Climbing have published a comprehensive Access Statement. This is a description of the facilities offered at Goodleaf Tree Climbing, covering a wide range of information on accessibility for those with particular needs.
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Goodleaf Tree Climbing have provided a copy of their current or most recent PLI cover note.
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Our handy guide to distribute to your adult supervisors just before arrival. This essential document sets out in summary form everything you need to know about the venue, from a useful site navigation map to the locations of toilets and first aid boxes, lost child procedures, special clothing or equipment requirements etc.
On-the-Day Procedure (PDF) → | This is an outdoor activity. The providers may erect shelters (gazebos) in wet weather. Tour groups are expected to bring their own waterproof groundsheets for picnics etc. |
 | There is no catering on site. There are several cafes within a few minutes walk of the climbing area. |
 | Instructors are first aid qualified. |
 | Public toilets are available a few minutes' walk from the climbing area. |
 | Phone reception is generall excellent in Ryde. No WiFi. |
Verified feedback from previous group visits...
Lorraine Webb, KS2 SEND Teacher | 11/05/2016 | 12 x Upper KS2
"A fantastic experience which I think the children (and the staff) will remember for a long time to come. Paul and his team were such a friendly and helpful group who again pitched things just right for our children. It was quite hard work for the staff team - I am not sure we were aware of quite how challenging it would be for them and I wonder what we would have done if we hadn't had as many staff willing to climb, but those who did climb said that it was worth it. It was amazing to see our most nervous pupil climbing higher than anyone, and the fact that several of our children who we thought might not climb at all managed to get into the harness and at least swing at the foot of the tree quite happily. It was irresistable!"
Jenna O'Connell, KS2 Teacher | 12/10/2015 | 30 x Upper KS2"Just a quick message to say a huge thank you on behalf of Year 5 at Brighstone Primary. We all had such a fantastic day and were very lucky with the weather. We are now busy for the next two weeks in English as the children have decided to produce information leaflets about tree climbing for future schools visiting!"
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Appley Park
Ryde
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