The first half of the autumn term enrichment courses are now being advertised. 

Funtastic Fairies, Half Term Hullabaloo, My First Novel and Bright Sparks are among some of the popular courses returning again this year.

We have a new drama course for students in Years 9 - 11, "Who Done It?" Murder Mystery. 

There are also two new 'follow up' courses this autumn - Further Maths Through Games and Investigations, and The Last King of Kilve.

Details for the end of November will be available soon.

Details of the Summer Holidays Courses for 2008 are now available!  Please click on the menu tab for further information.

There are 3 enrichment courses running during the summer holidays, please select the tab 'Courses for Able, Gifted and Talented'.

We have an extremely busy summer ahead, so are only able to offer a limited number of activity and enrichment courses this year.  Early booking is recommended!

Details of the enrichment courses due to run this spring are now available.  As well as the usual popular courses, we also have new courses planned.  For those who enjoy Creative Writing, take a look at the new course 'Yo Ho Ho and a Pirate Story' planned for the beginning of February.  And for the artists out there, 'Shapes in the Landscape' will be running on 7 - 9 March.

We look forward to seeing many of you at Kilve Court in the Spring!

Alan Johnson, the Education Secretary, this week launched the manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom.  The Manifesto, signed by 90 organisations, including local authorities, museums and activity centres, sets out a vision to enable every young person to experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of their learning and personal development.

Learning outside the classroom is about raising achievement through an organised, powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance. This is not only about what children and young people learn but importantly how and where they learn.

The manifesto proposes an independent council, which would advise on out-of-school learning. A support package would offer schools guidance on planning, funding and evaluating trips. And badges would certify the quality of external education providers.  The manifesto also pledges training modules to give new teachers the confidence to run trips.

.Mr Johnson said: "Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and development."
According to government figures, more than 8 million children take part in out-of-school activities.

To find out more go to www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications