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Willowbanks

Willowbank at Nethergong

Willowbank @ Nethergong is dedicated to helping children reengage back into education through fishing and forest school nurturing their potential through outdoor learning, nature-based activities, and community engagement. Set in 26 acres of woodland and wetland in Chislet Canterbury.

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Our programs, ranging from fishing to bushcraft and forest school, are specially designed to work with some of the county’s hardest-to-reach learners, providing a safe space for personal growth and development.

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We also offer the opportunity to gain AQA Awards and work towards reintegration into mainstream education or onward destinations, ensuring a pathway to further opportunities.

BENIFITS

BTEC QUALIFICATION

Students can work towards a BTEC qualification, gaining valuable academic credits while engaging in outdoor activities.

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AQA AWARDS

Tailored AQA awards acknowledge progress in outdoor skills

and personal development, offering additional recognition for learners.

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REINTEGRATION PATHWAYS

The combination of academic study and outdoor learning ensures learners are well-prepared for reintegration into mainstream education or to pursue further academic or vocational pathways.

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FOCUS AND WELL-BEING

The peaceful, inspiring island setting supports both academic achievement and personal well-being.

''Willowbank at Nethergong has given me the tools to re-enter mainstream education with confidence. The activities helped me build my self-esteem, and the AQA qualifications were a huge boost for my future.''
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Nethergong

ADMISSIONS

We are dedicated to providing meticulously tailored programs to schools across East Kent, customising our initiatives to meet the unique requirements of both the students and their respective home schools.

Fishing

VALUES & ETHOS

Our mission is to nurture resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners, underpinned by a commitment to holistic development.

Nethergong

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, ensuring the highest quality of service despite operating as an engagement-only provision.

Laughing Kids

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