Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, visited the Outward Bound Centre facilities at Howtown last week.
The Outward Bound Trust partner with schools, colleges, employers, and youth groups to help grow confidence and teach them new skills.
There are three Outward Bound centres in the Lake District that utilises the beautiful natural surroundings as part of their outdoor education and skill building.
Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border said
“It was great to visit the Outward Bound centre at Howtown last week. It has excellent facilities for children of all abilities to use. I am passionate about outdoor education and the wellbeing of young people and the Outward Bound Trust is a place that can offer so much to so many.
I have been campaigning for the Outdoor Education Sector throughout the pandemic and firmly believe they can play a huge part in the recovery of education and personal development for our young folk This is an issue I have raised in the House of Commons directly to the Education Secretary, who has agreed that the benefits of outdoor education are important to highlight and recognised their value. I will continue to call for support for this vital sector”
