Extending the Boundaries of Learning

Learning Outside the Classroom’

Meridian Trust’s Vision for Extending the Boundaries of Learning:

‘Meridian Trust provides a breadth of experience through the curriculum and
beyond, including an entitlement for all students to educational visits and other
activities that enhance and extend the curriculum, including providing a range of
opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural education that instils the
values of the trust and society more widely…

The Harbour School fully embraces Meridian Trust vision of ‘Extending the Boundaries of Learning’ and ‘Learning outside the classroom’ and encourages, commits and promotes these values through participating in local, national and international trips and visits through bringing in speakers, visiting national museums and participating in many events. Each class has a designated timetabled slot each week for ‘Outdoor Learning’ and also lessons outside of the classroom in all subject areas are encouraged. 

We are really excited that The Harbour School has recently gained the Silver and is currently awaiting assessment for Gold. 
from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom This award recognises the work the school does to ensure that we extend the Boundaries of all learners. 

The Harbour School ensure that all students participate in different activities on and off site.  These currently include residential trips to Aberdovey, Hunstanton, weekly trips to a local farm, Duxford, National trust and much more.

As a member of Meridian Trust, we also subscribe to the Trust wide PLEDGES programme and more information on this can be found here 

We celebrate and publicise the trips visits and outdoor learning we do through social media and termly newsletter.  

We also have a very comprehensive and free offer to all students who are in receipt of Pupil Premium Funding to ensure we close the experiential gap by: supporting participation in trips. This is in line with the Meridian trust PP charter PP Charter. 

We have strong links with local businesses who provide invaluable support and opportunities to enhance our broad and balanced curriculum. We are also always delighted to hear from new contacts, alumni or businesses who would be interested in working with us. Please contact office@theharbour.academy