Our impact

Confidence, skills and teamwork

Last year, over 7,000 young people enjoyed outdoor learning experiences at Woodrow. This could have been on a residential trip, day visit, camping or even at one of our holiday adventure camps. Our leisure team welcomed over 4,000 people of all ages who enjoyed a mix of swimming lessons, playing football on our astro pitch, volleyball in the sports hall, or experiencing the thrill of mountain biking on our off-road cycle skills circuit. In order to keep doing what we’re doing, it’s important that we gather feedback from the children, young people and the group leaders visiting us.

Our latest impact report

Benefits of outdoor learning

Improved engagement with learning

Improved knowledge, skills and understanding

Improved SATs results and an easier transition into secondary school

Deeper relationships with peers and teachers / youth leaders

Improved resilience, self-confidence and well-being

Boosted cohesion and a sense of belonging

The impact of a Woodrow visit

87%

of young people felt coming to Woodrow helped them try new things

82%

of young people felt coming to Woodrow helped them to not give up

80%

of young people felt coming to Woodrow helped them to better listen

Teachers and youth professionals

93%

of youth leaders felt coming to Woodrow helped their young people feel more confident

93%

of youth leaders felt coming to Woodrow helped their young people be better team players

91%

of youth leaders felt coming to Woodrow helped their young people cope better with challenges

“The biggest benefit to young people is giving them the confidence to try new things and to shine. Woodrow does just that.”

Danesfield Manor

Benefits of swimming and exercise

By learning to swim you are learning a lifeskill

Swimming regularly can improve your cardiovascular health

Exercise is good for your mind!

Swimming is a lifelong activity suitable for all ages

Swimming has a calming effect – swim your stresses away

Group exercise is a great way to stay connected and make new friends

Benefits of swimming

90%

of parents agree that swimming is a life skill

88%

reduction in risk of drowning found in children who had regular swimming lessons

“My child’s water confidence has grown since having swimming lessons at Woodrow… The swimming teachers strike the right balance between fun and learning.”

Parent