Supporting curriculum-based learning outdoors
Description
Immerse your class in hands-on learning with an educational school visit to our fabulous nature reserve. Our sessions are led by RSPB education professionals who are specialists in their field and able to engage all abilities, while helping you meet your learning objectives.
It's a great opportunity to inspire your children to talk about their science and geography learning while fully engaging in the great outdoors.
- Curriculum linked half or full day sessions
- Varied and well-paced sessions
- Get pupils working scientifically and using technical vocabulary in context
- Build pupils’ resilience and character
- Potential for ongoing learning back in the classroom
With the chance to experience a wonderful range of wildlife that lies in the heart of our industrial landscape, Saltholme can provide an exciting school trip for your pupils.
There is a range of of habitats filled with plants and animals, which your group can explore through experience-led visits or more formal field work.
Our well-equipped visitor centre has an education room, and within easy walking distance of this there is a specially-designed discovery zone complete with pond dipping platforms, minibeast areas and a light-filled, welcoming bird hide.
We have everything that you need for your class to have a fun, safe and educational visit.
