Alternative Provision at Oxenwood and Linkenholt – New Offer for Wiltshire Schools
We are pleased to announce that Community First has been approved as a provider of Alternative Provision for schools in Wiltshire. The service will be delivered at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre and Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre and we are now accepting pupil referrals for Alternative Provision.
Oxenwood and Linkenholt Centres provide a valuable learning experience for vulnerable children and young people. The Centres can support young people who may struggle to access mainstream education, including those who face social and academic exclusion.
Under the leadership of our trained and experienced Outdoor Education Instructors, we foster a nurturing and positive environment where young people feel safe, heard and valued. Our Centres offer a place to unwind, connect with nature and experience the many positive benefits of adventure and outdoor education.
Our curriculum focuses on social, emotional, and physical development whilst emphasising the development of essential skills including resilience, motivation, self-control, confidence, and independence. Our commitment to high-quality experiences ensures that schools, clubs, and groups can access our day activities, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners. Young people aged 7-16 years can be referred to us if:
- They lack engagement in school
- Have underdeveloped life-skills
- Have low attendance and attainment
- Experience poor mental well-being and self-esteem issues
- Have anxiety
- Have a pattern of negative relationships with adults and peers
- Lack of pro-social behaviours
Alternative Provision – Our Programmes
Our programme provision is flexible and considers the individual needs of each young person participating.
Examples of our programme provision include:
Bushcraft and Survival
Covering emergency survival skills, navigation and signalling help, shelter building, campfire skills, water collection and purification, campfire cooking and emergency first aid.
Discover History
For young people interested in history, we offer a range of exciting and interactive sessions. Subjects include stone age life, ancient Britons, romans, Saxons and Vikings, knights and castles.
Outdoor Adventure
For those with a passion for outdoor pursuits and adventure activities. Sessions may include climbing, mountain biking, hiking and navigation.
About Our Centres
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Our Wiltshire site nestles in the heart of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is steeped in interesting history, geography, and wildlife. Nearby we have excellent access to local places of interest such as the Kennet and Avon Canal, Crofton Beam Engine pumping station, Wilton Windmill and Stonehenge.
Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre
Located just 6 miles from Oxenwood, Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre is situated within the beautiful setting of a 2,000-acre unspoilt varied habitat estate, where the Hampshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire borders meet in the small village of Linkenholt near Andover.
Alternative Provision – Information and Bookings
Please visit our website for more information about Alternative Provision for Wiltshire Schools at Oxenwood and Linkenholt. Our website contains information about the range of support on offer including pastoral support, expected outcomes, transport arrangement and food/refreshments.
Spaces are limited for our initial Alternative Provision offering. If you are working with a young person who could benefit from outdoor education as part of a specialist Alternative Provision offer, please reserve your place as soon as possible.
Email: info@oxenwood.org.uk
Telephone: 01264 731274
Visit the website: Alternative Provision for Schools in Wiltshire
Day Trips, Residentials and Curriculum Enrichment Days
Book now for our 2025 season!
We are now taking bookings for our 2025 outdoor education season at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre and Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre.
Our Offer for Schools and Groups
We offer bespoke, high-quality day and residential outdoor education programmes for schools, clubs and groups (including youth groups). We can offer exclusive access to Oxenwood or Linkenholt Centres for your day or residential group. You can choose from a variety of exciting adventure activities, team-building exercises or curriculum enrichment with a historical, literacy or other theme.
Our programmes are bespoke and designed to meet your individual needs, with qualified and experienced instructors who are focused on delivering exciting, engaging and safe activities. All of the activities delivered at Oxenwood and Linkenholt are centred around teamwork, effective communication and confidence building, allowing you to set measurable goals and celebrate your achievements.
Bookings and Pricing (2025 Season)
Please visit our website for more information about our day, residential and programme pricing.
- Download our brochure
- Complete a booking enquiry today
01380 732806
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre is owned and operated by Community First. Community First also manages Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre in partnership with The Blagrave Trust.
We are committed to providing safe, accessible and high-quality outdoor learning and adventure activity instruction at our Centres. We are registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (L130320). We offer regular feedback and communication with the referring agency, weekly update reports and end of service, pre and post evaluation reporting.
We are also registered with the following accrediting organisations:
Archery GB, British Canoeing, LEAPS, National Small-bore Rifle Association, Mountain Bike Instructors Award and the Mountain Training Association
