Our commitment to quality and safety
At JCA, we are dedicated to providing safe, high-quality outdoor learning experiences for schools, families and groups. While fun and adventure are at the heart of every residential, safety, education and personal development always come first. Our accreditations reflect the standards we uphold across all our UK activity centres.
Our accreditations
ABTOT
Financial protection for your booking
Financial protection for your JCA booking is provided by ABTOT (The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited), member number 5725. This means the money you pay us for your package is protected in the unlikely event of our insolvency, giving schools, families and groups peace of mind when booking.
BAPA
Independently inspected activity standards
We continue to meet and exceed the standards set by the British Activity Providers Association (BAPA), with full membership and regular independent inspections across our UK activity centres.
Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge
JCA is proud to hold the LOtC Quality Badge – the national benchmark for providers of outdoor learning. It recognises our belief that every young person should benefit from meaningful, hands-on experiences beyond the classroom.
Delivering high-quality adventure activities
Across our UK centres, our programmes are recognised for their quality, structure and safety. Our instructor training and centre operations meet the expectations of leading bodies, including:
- Archery GB – all instructors trained to Archery GB instructor-award standards; all ranges operated to Archery GB guidelines
- British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) – full membership with regular independent inspections
- British Fencing – fencing instructors trained to the Fencing Activity Leaders Award
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) – all staff required to complete enhanced checks
- Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) – lifeguards trained to RLSS-approved standards
- Institute for Outdoor Learning – corporate membership
- AALS (Adventure Activities Licensing Service) – watersports at Croft Farm operated by an AALS-licensed provider (Licence No. L10044/RO273)
- Royal Yachting Association (RYA) – Croft Farm Waterpark recognised as an RYA training centre with regular inspections
These accreditations provide assurance that our courses, equipment, instructors and safety procedures meet nationally recognised standards.
Ready to start planning your adventure?
Our JCA advisors are here to help with everything from risk assessments to parent presentations and any questions you may have.
Call us on 01273 647200 or submit an enquiry form below.
