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3 - Nature Days - Gower Field Studies Provision

Project aim

Nature Days aims to teach children and teachers to appreciate the environment through
better understanding of the processes taking place and the organisms which live within it.

This is achieved through quality field work in which the children and teachers are immersed
in the environment and discover the learning opportunities and abundance of interesting
features located within each different habitat.

Nature Days aims to integrate the field days into school’s schemes of work so that they are
the pinnacle of the learning experience and bring work covered in the classroom to life. The
field days should not stand alone as one-off experiences but should complement the
curriculum work undertaken in class.

What does the project entail?

Curriculum based bespoke field trips for classes from Reception to Year 13. All with
qualified teacher leaders, associated equipment hire and resources for use on the day and
for post visit school work.

What is required from the School?

A booking form with information on learning outcomes so that the day can be designed to
meet the school’s needs.

How do the pupils directly benefit?

All aspects of the day are curriculum linked to the topic identified in the booking form. As
well as these on-going LNF skills are integrated as well as social skills such as team work and
working outside.

Parents benefit as children usually wish to visit the environment again and share the
experience with their families.

The environment benefits as we focus on how to protect and why we should look after the
habitats we visit.

Also undertaking activities outdoors has been shown to improve well-being of all who
participate.