| Description | We are part of South Derbyshire District Council, based at Rosliston Forestry Centre. The Environmental Education Project has been providing educational opportunities for schools in the area since 1995. The Project has been awarded 'National Silver Winner' for Training and Education by the Green Apple Organisation. A number of staff are Forest School Leaders and/or University of the First Age Fellows and our sessions use activities and techniques to suit different learning styles. Our activities are designed to be FUN as well as educational so we can all enjoy the environment as well as looking after it and learning more. We provide a mix and match programme which can be adapted to suit the curriculum needs of individual groups. |
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| rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk | |
| Website | http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation |
| Telephone | 01283 535039 |
| Address | Unit 1a Rosliston Forestry Centre Burton Road Rosliston Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 8JX |
| Purpose | To develop knowledge, respect for and involvement with the environment through enjoyable and engaging learning opportunities across South Derbyshire and The National Forest. • Our activities are designed to be FUN as well as educational… so we can all enjoy the environment as well as looking after it and learning more. • We provide a mix and match programme which can be adapted to suit the curriculum needs of individual groups Objectives: 1. To lead on the provision of high quality and enjoyable environmental education services for schools and other groups and to provide opportunities to improve access to outdoor learning for teachers and pupils. 2. To provide high quality community events and activities, providing opportunities for people of all ages and needs to develop their environmental knowledge and encourage action towards a more sustainable environment. 3. To develop networks and partnerships in order to make best use of resources, add value to projects and share knowledge and skills. 4. To manage performance, evaluate all activities and incorporate results in further work. To market and promote the service and keep up to date with local and national developments in environmental education and disseminate best practice. To maintain and maximise service and staffing levels for existing work and new project development through core funding, charges, sponsorship and grants. 5. To maintain and maximise service and staffing levels for existing work and new project development through core funding, charges, sponsorship and grants. |
| Services | • School Visits— learning about the Environment through sessions like ‘Nature Detectives’ and How does your garden grow?. Activities take place at Rosliston, in school grounds, or in a wood near to the school. We comply with H&S regulations and guidelines, and implement a Child Protection Policy. Full details of our sessions are available. • ‘Drop In Gardening’ activities on Monday afternoons • Wildlife and countryside events and talks; eg Bat Walks, Bird Courses, Apple Day • ‘Wildlife Watch’ Activities for kids and for the public • Trail leaflets you can use around Swadlincote and Rosliston • We support local wildlife/ conservation groups, and individuals who want to improve the environment, by providing information, advice and organising activities like a Free Tree Scheme • We link to national projects and initiatives eg BBC Breathing Places, Kew’s ‘Great Plant Hunt’ and the Woodland Trust’s ‘Nature Detectives’ and ‘More Trees More Good’. |
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| Geographical area coverage | South Derbyshire,Other, Part(s) of Derbyshire,Parts of North West Leicestershire and E Staffs within The National Forest. Will also travel outside work area for commissions,The National Forest |
| Space for Hire | Yes |
| Opening Times | Usually week days and daytime. On occasions we will do twilight sessions and some weekend sessions. |
| Eligibility Criteria | The service covers work with adults and children; groups and individuals. Anyone interested in learning more about the environment. |
| Meeting Place | Rosliston Forestry Centre and outreach sites within South Derbyshire and / or The National Forest area |
| Service Costs | Charges from 1/4/2016 to 31/3/18 Outreach School Visits: £45.00 /hr Rosliston: Group Visits £90 per 2 hr session Development work £40/ hr Advice and information by phone or email FREE |
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