{"id":167,"date":"2015-11-12T10:33:26","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T10:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2024-07-08T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:57:44","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/education","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<h2>School visits<\/h2>\n<p>The Grand Western Canal Country Park and local nature reserve is an excellent site for school visits. The Country Park provides a variety of educational opportunities for groups of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Activities for primary schools<\/h3>\n<h4>Pond dipping<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2975 size-gallery-widget\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-Visit3-24.5.22-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pond dipping\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aim: Use nets to collect a range of freshwater species, use keys to identify them and learn about their lifecycles, adaptations and feeding relationships.<\/p>\n<p>This can include (some\/all of):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>identification of creatures using keys<\/li>\n<li>counting and tallying numbers of each species<\/li>\n<li>food chains and webs<\/li>\n<li>lifecycles of different species<\/li>\n<li>effects of pollution on pond life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Minibeast hunting<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2977 size-gallery-widget\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/IMG_0524-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"West Hill Primary School looking for minibeasts along the towpath\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aim: Use different methods to collect and identify a range of invertebrates and learn about their lifecycles and feeding relationships<\/p>\n<p>This can include (some\/all of):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>identification of minibeasts using keys<\/li>\n<li>classification of minibeasts into different groups<\/li>\n<li>body parts and functions<\/li>\n<li>comparing minibeasts along hedgerow and grasslands using different sampling methods<\/li>\n<li>camouflage games<\/li>\n<li>food chains and webs<\/li>\n<li>lifecycles of different species<\/li>\n<li>natural artwork, using natural materials to create pictures of minibeasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Tree walk along the towpath<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2973 size-gallery-widget\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blundell's Prep School on a Tree Walk \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2022\/11\/Blundells-Prep-School-visit-20.5.19a.jpg 1993w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aim: to appreciate the diversity of plant life and learn to identify different types of trees that we have within the park.<\/p>\n<p>This can include (some\/all of):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 mile walk along the towpath<\/li>\n<li>identification of plants and animals<\/li>\n<li>sensory games and activities<\/li>\n<li>food chains and webs<\/li>\n<li>history of the park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Activities for secondary schools<\/h3>\n<p>All topics mentioned above can be adapted to suit a secondary school visit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What is the cost?<\/h3>\n<p>For ranger-led school visits:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Half day<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Full day<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a31 per pupil (Devon County Council (DCC) schools)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32.00 per pupil (DCC schools)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a31.50 per pupil (non DCC schools)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32.50 per pupil (non DCC schools)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 adult per 8 pupils (required): Free<\/td>\n<td>1 adult per 8 pupils (required): Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>How do I book?<\/h3>\n<p>Please call the Rangers Service on 01884 254072 or email <a href=\"mailto:gwcanal@devon.gov.uk\">gwcanal@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Extra information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal group size is between 15 \u2013 35 children<\/li>\n<li>Schools are responsible for the supervision and discipline of the children at all times<\/li>\n<li>Ratio of adults to children should be 1:8, and therefore it would be helpful if extra staff or parents could join the group<\/li>\n<li>A risk assessment is available for teachers and parents to read and, each activity will start with a brief talk about health and safety<\/li>\n<li>The Ranger leading the activities is a qualified first aider and will also be carrying a first aid kit, safety throw line and a mobile phone.<\/li>\n<li>We will provide all the necessary equipment including clipboards and worksheets. Each child should come equipped with waterproof clothing, stout shoes or wellingtons, sun hat and sun cream in summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/privacy\/privacy-notices\/privacy-notice-for-grand-western-canal-country-park-customers\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Privacy policy<\/a>\u00a0for Grand Western Canal Country Park customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School visits The Grand Western Canal Country Park and local nature reserve is an excellent site for school visits. The Country Park provides a variety of educational opportunities for groups of all ages and abilities. 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