This page contains the activities which we offer together with a booking form, information about cost, numbers of pupils accomodated and risk assessments.

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Booking form for schools (pdf 251 kb)|

General

The visit will be pitched at an appropriate level, depending on what work the class has previously undertaken. Contact between the teachers and our staff is essential prior to the school arriving. We can then let teachers know what equipment and clothing is required for the visit depending on the activities.

Please note that outdoor activities will proceed whatever the weather (except in severe adverse conditions when you would be advised by us). Therefore please ensure that the group is suitably attired for both sun and rain. For some activites, such as Habitats or Mini-Beast Hunts, our advice is to wear trousers and sensible shoes and/or trainers.

Numbers

A maximum of 30 pupils (approximately) can be accomodated per activity. A maximum of 60 pupils (approximately) can be accommodated per booking (for example two groups of 30 pupils undertaking two different one hour activities).

Each activity lasts approximately an hour. Teachers accompanying the group are responsible for providing sufficient leaders appropriate to the age and size of the group. Please note, 'Leader' does not include our staff.

There is a minimum of 2 adults for each group (for example 15 Year 7 pupils need 2 adults).

Activities Available

The following activities are suited to Reception, KS1 and KS2 pupils. Activities can be adapted for KS3 and KS4 - please speak to a member of staff before booking.

• Pond Dipping

  What is lurking in the depths of our ponds? Pupils will use keys to try to identify what they find. A maximum of 20 pupils can be accommodated on the platforms around the pond at any given time. Therefore, groups above 20 will be split into 2 groups. One group will pond dip, whilst the second group works with pond trays away from the pond edge. The groups will then change over. This activity is available from Easter to the end of October.

• Mini Beast Hunt

  Search and identify insects and other mini beasts hiding in the undergrowth. This activity is available from Easter to the end of November. Do not book with 'habitats' as the subject matter overlaps.

• Habitats

  Where do animals live and why do they live there? What birds, animals, mammals and insects do we have in the park and what do they need to keep themselves alive, warm and well fed? This activity is available from Easter to the end of November. Do not book with 'mini beast hunt' as the subject matter overlaps.

• Environmental Art

  Take a walk in the park, focusing on colours, patterns and textures in nature and then make a collage to take back to your classroom. This activity is available all year.

• Seed Search

  Search for seeds in the country park and investigate how they spread. This activity is available from Easter to the end of November.

• Solar Energy and the Visitor Centre

  Find out how we keep warm at the Visitor Centre and how we make our own electricity. Pupils will make up their own simple circuits and use a photovoltaic cell to create their own electricity. This activity is available all year.  This is best suited to KS2 pupils, can be adapted for KS1 pupils but is not suitable for reception pupils.

• Orienteering (self-led)

  Three courses of varying difficulty in one pack.  Pack £1.00 each.  Please note that the course map is subject to copyright and should not be reporduced without permission of the Leicestershire Orienteering Club.  (Details of the Club are in the pack.)

Free Time

Teachers may choose to use the park for their own activities and combine this with an activity run by us. This option is available all year.

Risk Assessment

A copy of our risk assessments will be forwarded to you on receipt of a completed booking form. If you would like a copy in advance of booking, please ask.

Booking

Please contact us on Leicester (0116) 257 2888 to discuss availability before completing a booking form.

Booking form for schools (pdf 251kb)|

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