Latest Reviews
The Kaddi Review system gives teachers and youth workers the ability to leave venue and provider feedback. All reviews have been added via EVOLVE, by visit leaders that have recently used the venues/providers. Kaddi Reviews provide valuable information for anyone planning educational visits.
| Provider | Score | Comments | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpower | Great organisation | 25 May 2021 | |
| BXM Expeditions | Professional and took control immediately. Sensibly risk assessed poor weather and took precautions. | 25 May 2021 | |
| Queen Elizabeth Country Park | Perfect for our needs. Better toilets and a supply of water would be a nice to have. | 25 May 2021 | |
| Thorpe Park (Day Visits) | 25 May 2021 | ||
| Studland Beach | 25 May 2021 | ||
| Hilltop Outdoor Centre | Trip leader said the children were encouraged to give everything a go, the staff were very professional and luckily the sun shone. | 25 May 2021 | |
| Hilltop Outdoor Centre | A really wonderful venue, with extremely professional staff who really encouraged the children. | 25 May 2021 | |
| Eyam Museum | Covid restrictions are in place and the staff were very helpful in explaining the situation. | 25 May 2021 | |
| Hilltop Outdoor Centre | Visit leader said it was a fantastic day, very well organised, the staff were very professional and the children loved every minute of it. | 25 May 2021 | |
| Essex Outdoors Danbury | We had a super two days. The activities were varied and challenging, enabling the children to push themselves, especially in climbing/high ropes activities. The instructors were well prepared and supportive. Even with miserable weather, we had a great time. Thank you. | 25 May 2021 | |
| City of London - Hampstead Heath Education Centre | Usually very organised, and informative sessions. This one was not quite as relevant at the previous ones because, in error, they prepared the wrong session for us. However, the students still were able to use much of what they had learned in the classroom in a practical setting. So the trip was still worth while. | 25 May 2021 | |
| PGL Osmington Bay | 24 May 2021 | ||
| Bawtry Paintball and Laser Fields | really friendly staff | 24 May 2021 | |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 24 May 2021 | ||
| Bawtry Paintball and Laser Fields | really friendly understanding staff | 24 May 2021 | |
| BXM Expeditions | Good, pre planing successful. Prompt and efficient. | 24 May 2021 | |
| Field Studies Council - Slapton Ley | Did exactly what we wanted them to do. | 24 May 2021 | |
| Skern Lodge | 24 May 2021 | ||
| PGL Dalguise | Dalguise have done a great job of making the location COVID safe, there were lots of hand sanitising stations around the site and pupils were frequently reminded to use them. Staff carried spray to clean equipment as children swapped activities. | 24 May 2021 | |
| Kingswood Trust | 24 May 2021 | ||
| PGL Boreatton Park | First time for them reopening Some issues for potential crossing of bubbles that we brought up with them. They were quick to respond | 24 May 2021 | |
| Thorpe Park | Great day out for the students. | 23 May 2021 | |
| PGL Liddington | 23 May 2021 | ||
| Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre | 21 May 2021 | ||
| Cuffley Active Learning Centre | 21 May 2021 | ||
| Cuffley Active Learning Centre | 21 May 2021 | ||
| Tile Barn Outdoor Centre | Excellent staff who ensured the site was exclusive to use as a residential. Covid measures were adhered to and all tasks were completed with excellent staff guidance and expertise. | 21 May 2021 | |
| North Lincolnshire Museum | It is a small but excellent local museum. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The museum would be of interest to anyone wanting to learn about the history (both ancient and more recent) of North Lincolnshire. | 21 May 2021 | |
| Shugborough Outdoor Education Centre | Another visit to Shugborough with a Year 6 class, although this time for a day trip rather than the usual residential. Great instructors who were very knowledgeable and encouraging as always. Children had a blast! | 20 May 2021 | |
| Skirmish Paintballing | 20 May 2021 | ||
| Moor House Adventure Centre | A fantastic trip; well organised by Moor House staff. A safe place to go. | 20 May 2021 | |
| Moor House Adventure Centre | Fantastic Trip, well organised by Moor House staff. Children loved the climbing activity the most. The grounds are so safe from the general public. | 20 May 2021 | |
| Ufton Court Educational Trust | A very well organised provider that really immersed the children in the learning. Staff were knowledgeable and engaging throughout. | 20 May 2021 | |
| Cuffley Active Learning Centre | Activities were age appropriate and were a good length. | 20 May 2021 | |
| Caldecotte Xperience | 20 May 2021 | ||
| LEGOLAND Windsor | 20 May 2021 | ||
| Chichester Harbour Conservancy Education Service | This was the first trip CHC had done for a while due to COVID and there were a few teething problems but these were all rectified for the subsequent trips. CHC could not do enough to ensure that safety issues were addressed for entry and exit points of the river. | 19 May 2021 | |
| Grafham Water Centre | 19 May 2021 | ||
| Nick Thorn | Nick Thorn delivers great surfing sessions and caters for every student. | 19 May 2021 | |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre | 19 May 2021 | ||
| The Observatory Science Centre | Outstanding- looked after us really well. | 18 May 2021 | |
| School of Outdoors | Excellent leadership from the company. Great communication with the students. The day was well-organised by them and the students all got on with everything really well. No issues. | 18 May 2021 | |
| Essex Outdoors Mersea | b mb m dmklkls wlr | 18 May 2021 | |
| Kingswood Overstrand | The team at Kingswood were brilliant with all of our students. They explained all of the activities in a methodical and clear manner to ensure that everyone knew their role and the tasks in hand. They showed great patience and understanding of the needs of the students. All staff remained cheerful and happy, always responsive to all situations. The facilities at Kingswood were extremely good and well looked after and all H+S was adhered to at all times. The paperwork and Risk Assessments from them was excellent and clearly written and communication between Sidestrand and the venue was really good. | 18 May 2021 | |
| Beaumanor Activities | 17 May 2021 | ||
| Castleshaw Centre | Really enjoyable day, well organised, super instructors and all equipment we needed. | 17 May 2021 | |
| Holland Park Ecology Centre | Extremely well organised from the external provider. | 17 May 2021 | |
| Hertfordshire Zoo | A very enjoyable trip, however the organisation from the Paradise Wildlife Park had a knock on effect for our school as they had made errors with payment, meaning time was lost whilst this issue was resolved. The dinosaur park was extremely worthwhile for the boys, acting as a great tool for the boys to recap and share prior knowledge. This created a real buzz for learning. | 17 May 2021 | |
| Channel Adventure | 17 May 2021 | ||
| Kingswood Trust | 17 May 2021 | ||
| Kingswood Trust | Really well organised and the children loved it | 17 May 2021 | |
| Go Ape Bedgebury Continuous Belay Course | Well trained and attentive staff. The children all had a fabulous time. | 17 May 2021 | |
| Woodlands Adventure and Outdoor Learning | It was a well organised day of adventurous activities. Our staff knew what their roles were. Activities were explained clearly and the children learned a lot about themselves and each other. | 17 May 2021 | |
| Crucial Crew | 17 May 2021 | ||
| IPG | Really well organised and great fun. The boarders really enjoyed themselves. | 16 May 2021 | |
| Dragon Hall | Despite Covid restrictions, the exterior of the building was still interesting to look at. However, from contacting the venue, no information could be given to the school about the venue as it has now been taken over by another company. | 16 May 2021 | |
| Bikeability | 15 May 2021 | ||
| Lackford Lakes - Suffolk Wildlife Trust | We had a wonderful day and the staff at Lackford lakes had organised activities that fitted really well with what we are learning about in class. It was also very well suited to the age of the class. | 14 May 2021 | |
| Bamburgh Castle | Children thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with castle staff, workers and representatives. Children really enjoyed treasure map hunting. | 14 May 2021 | |
| Cragside Estate | Children thoroughly enjoyed the maze, investigating a tadpole habitat and walking around the lake. This led to collecting tadpoles and nurturing them in class. | 14 May 2021 | |
| Cragside Estate | Beautiful venue with a large range of trails and different areas to explore. Staff at the venue very helpful. | 14 May 2021 | |
| Greenpower Education Trust | Excellent and a well run competition | 14 May 2021 | |
| Goodwood Motor Circuit | Excellent | 14 May 2021 | |
| WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre | They all had a great time and enjoyed seeing birds that they hadn't seen before. | 13 May 2021 | |
| The National Archives | Excellent | 13 May 2021 | |
| Round Ponds Adventure | Amazing day, packed with age appropriate activities. Well organised and structured. | 13 May 2021 | |
| Calshot Activities Centre | As always trips to Calshot are so well run and organised that it makes leading a trip there easy. Clear arrangements to make the trip as Covid safe as possible had been put in place. | 13 May 2021 | |
| Happy Valley | We never had time to visit, sorry. | 13 May 2021 | |
| Hilltop Outdoor Centre | 12 May 2021 | ||
| Hilltop Outdoor Centre | An outstanding provider. the care and encouragement the instructors give to the children is amazing. | 12 May 2021 | |
| Dragon Hall | 11 May 2021 | ||
| Carroty Wood | Very helpful, friendly and organised. Encourage all pupils in a kind and caring way. | 11 May 2021 | |
| Bradfield College Sports Complex | 11 May 2021 | ||
| Barleylands Farm | 11 May 2021 | ||
| Barleylands Farm | 11 May 2021 | ||
| The Magdalen Environmental Trust | 11 May 2021 | ||
| Museum of London Docklands | Covered everything we needed | 10 May 2021 | |
| PGL Liddington | Due to not being able to stay overnight due to Covid restrictions, we spent a day at PGL doing 4 activities. There was only 1 other school (smaller than our group). Never mixed with the other school - in fact hardly saw them. Instructors were excellent. Organisation was excellent. Packed lunch could have been more nutritional. | 10 May 2021 | |
| Haden Hill Leisure Centre | 10 May 2021 | ||
| Haden Hill Leisure Centre | 10 May 2021 | ||
| Sir Harold Hillier Gardens | This was a fantastic day due to the staff at Hilliers being so knowledgeable, passionate, energised and the activities being so educational for our children. | 07 May 2021 | |
| North of England Zoological Society - Chester Zoo | Superb throughout - from booking and through the visit. Fantastic communication, the zoo is a lovely place to visit. | 07 May 2021 | |
| North of England Zoological Society - Chester Zoo | Superb throughout - from booking and through the visit. Fantastic communication, the zoo is a lovely place to visit. | 07 May 2021 | |
| Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery | Although we only looked around the outside of the castle and didn't go in, the children got so much learning from the outside and the views of the city. | 06 May 2021 | |
| High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre Limited | Unable to go due to pandemic. | 06 May 2021 | |
| Runway's End Outdoor Centre | Such an amazing centre with dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic staff. The children were encouraged and challenged and enjoyed every minute of the trip! | 06 May 2021 | |
| Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre | A brilliant day had by all. Super friendly and helpful staff and management. | 05 May 2021 | |
| Learn Outdoors | This AAP is very professional and have excellently trained friendly instructors. | 05 May 2021 | |
| Essex Outdoors Mersea | 05 May 2021 | ||
| Oaker Wood Leisure | The centre was well organised, with both classes using different facilities to remain in bubbles. Children were asked to sanitize between activities and staff were assigned to a group to limit contact with others. Staff were appropriate with masks and shields when needed but also still able to help children with the activities. | 05 May 2021 | |
| Sam Sykes Ltd | The training given on the day was well put together and this made the students more confident at the end of the day. The supervision of the groups by staff from Sam Sykes was really good and they were able to adapt the training content to the needs in the groups. | 04 May 2021 | |
| Caldecotte Xperience | 04 May 2021 | ||
| Nene Park Trust | Excellent venue and facilities | 04 May 2021 | |
| Cuffley Active Learning Centre | Excellent provision! | 04 May 2021 | |
| Cuffley Active Learning Centre | 04 May 2021 | ||
| Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery | Due to construction wok, we could not go inside, however the children were still able to walk around the building and understand the aims of our trip. | 04 May 2021 | |
| Nell Bank Charitable Trust | 02 May 2021 | ||
| No Limits Development | expert in their knowledge, skills and delivery, but friendly, approachable & supportive in their attitude. | 30 April 2021 | |
| Guardian Foundation: Behind the Headlines | 30 April 2021 | ||
| The Zoolab Jungle Room | Always a fantastic experience. The children thoroughly enjoyed handling the animals and the guide was informative and engaging. | 30 April 2021 |