Randalls Farm Environmental Education Centre
Educational opportunities
School visits
The staff of Randalls Farm Environmental Education Centre offer a variety of programmes for school groups of all ages. The staff will help you plan your visit, offering creative suggestions to help meet your objectives.
Really Wild Days Out
'Really Wild Days Out' is a suite of education activites delivered by experienced education officers and trained volunteers. A carefully planned day of activities is offered for up to 60 pupils.
We prepare up-to-date risk assessments for each site and activity to help you plan your visit, and offer a pre-visit orientation session in preparation.
A number of programmes are also available for presentation in schools, between the October and February half terms as well as assemblies on a variety of topics.
Additional information for teachers is found in Your day at Randalls Farm.
NEW for Spring/Summer 2010
Behind the Scenes... is suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils
Beneath the calm surface of the pond and amongst the gently swaying grasses of the meadow an army of creatures are working to look after this beautiful nature reserve. Take your class on a ‘behind the scenes’ experience to meet the many characters that live here and discover the amazing stories they have to tell. Click here to download further details.
Wildlife Detectives is suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils
Take your students on a journey of discovery through the different habitats at Randalls Farm. Investigate the adaptation of the different wildlife living here and how they interact. Click here to download further details.
To arrange a visit or discuss the programmes, please get in touch with the centre. For a comprehensive guide to all programme charges, please see our Education and Community Services pricing policy 2010-11
GCSE and project programmes
Randalls Farm offers programmes for students studying for GCSEs and carrying out school, college or university projects. To arrange a visit or discuss the programmes, please get in touch with the centre.
Project work for higher/further education
Students in higher or continuing education are offered a range of opportunities for the development of practical skills and wildlife conservation knowledge. Please get in touch with the centre, or the Wildlife Trust Ecology Groups Officer, for advice about surveying and monitoring projects available at Trust sites on 01604 405285 or ecologygroups@wildlifebcnp.org
Teacher training opportunities
Many teachers are interested in teaching their students in an outside environment. The Wildlife Trust education staff are experienced field teachers who are eager to pass along their skills in leading outdoor education for people of all ages. Advice, training and support are provided to teachers through one-to-one meetings, orientation sessions and workshops. Schools and community groups are encouraged to use Wildlife Trust sites and other green spaces for 'real world' learning, and Trust education staff can help build the skills and confidence to do so. For more information, please get in touch with the centre.