Recreational, Sporting and Cultural Activities

Young people are encouraged to participate in activities and other interest related activities that will be individually planned on a daily basis. All young people will be supported to participate in a choice of pursuits including camping, abseiling, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, scuba diving, sea fishing and rock climbing.

The influence of culture can be considered in terms of many overlapping cultural arenas: family environment, communities defined by ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation. The ethnicity and culture of the young person is considered fundamentally important within Plus One. For instance, the activities programme which we offer is designed to complement cultural needs of young people by incorporating many national cultural events and festivals and looking at world events. Plus One recognises that the life experiences of young people varies greatly across subcultures and that ethnic groups are heterogeneous with distinctive values, beliefs and expectations.

Each activity is supervised fully by employees and led by qualified instructors as applicable. Comprehensive risk assessments are undertaken for any “on” or offsite activity undertaken by the young people. Furthermore, authorisation will be sought from relevant authorities if the activity involves a travelling distance in excess of 100 miles or incorporates overnight stay(s).

All young people will be able to enjoy an annual holiday which, at times, will include a week abroad.