Character development

Course Overview 

Strong relationships are built on a foundation of trust and building  trust takes courage and time spent together facing crucial questions such as, what’s our purpose? What do we want to achieve? And how  do we get there? 

Outdoor learning and adventure provides an effective platform to  develop trust between people. When trust levels increase so does the  depth of communication and understanding within groups and  learning situations. We recognise that there is no short cut to  experience and therefore Loaded provides quality experience of what  it means to work well as a team with input and coaching at every  stage. Loaded focuses its attention on connecting learning to real life  situations and decisions. 

Our Approach 

Building  Trust:  We  create  a  safe  space  where  young  people  can  explore their environment, reflect on their personal circumstances and  take on new challenges. 

Objective-driven: We  believe  that  every  life  has  a  purpose  and  that  purpose  gives  us  the  determination  to  meet  the  challenges  head  on  and to reach our goal. We help young people discover their passions in  life  and  equip  them  with  the  skills  that  will  help  them  achieve  their  goals. 

Experiential  Learning:  Our  programmes  give  children  and  young  people the opportunity to learn through practical experience. We give  them  a  safe,  supportive  environment  where  they  can  explore  ideas,  make  mistakes,  and  most  importantly,  to  reflect  on  what  they  have  learned so they can take that experience into their next endeavour. 

Personal  choice  and  responsibility: We  encourage  young  people  to  take  responsibility  for  what  they  think,  say  and  do  by  helping  them  develop  their  own  character  and  equipping  them  with  the  skills  to  manage the choices they make. 

Reflection: Effective learning requires reflection. We teach young  people how to reflect on the things that went wrong and the things  that went right which deepens their learning experience and helps  them build the confidence, resilience and determination to take on  future challenges. 

Tailored to your needs 

Each of our themed courses are designed to deliver specific learning  outcomes and can be tailored to meet the individual needs of your  group. Throughout each course we ensure that the experience and  skills they acquire can be transferred back into their home, school or  work environment. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Increased awareness of own  skills and abilities  

• Improved confidence and self belief in own abilities  

• Improved ability to listen and  communicate effectively with  others  

• Increased awareness and  concern for the natural  

environment 

• Increased resilience and  determination 

• Increased understanding of the  features of effective teams  • Improved ability to plan,  problem solve and review  

progress

How do I book a course? 

If you are interested in booking a course or would like to discuss how we can tailor it to the individual needs of your  group please email Stephen Bird at stevebird@loadeduk.org.uk or call 07710 075977 or 01554 750005.