By Steve Aylward
Wild Learning Officer led school visits to Knettishall Heath
Your school visit to Knettishall Heath
Knettishall Heath is a rare Breckland landscape of SSSI heath, grassland and woodland, which dips down into the Little Ouse valley. Archaeological and geological features add to the interest and the range of opportunities for discovery and learning. There are toilets, a play area, picnic area and outdoor learning shelter. A day at Knettishall heath for KS1 and KS2 pupils will consist of three sessions; invertebrates, river dipping and orienteering reflecting the landscape, habitats and history of the site. A specially designed Nature Connection day is available for early years.
A usual day runs between 10am and 2.30pm. Price per pupil is £5.50, with a minimum cost of £150. Please note we have a maximum capacity of 30 pupils per visit at Knettishall.
Ratio requirement - For children aged two and under we require you to provide a ratio of 1 adult : 4 pupils. For children aged three and over we require a ratio of 1 adult : 8 pupils.
Location
Knettishall Heath,
Thetford,
IP22 2TQ
Choose your programme for the day
Nature Discovery Day
Discover the amazing wildlife and habitats of Knettishall Heath with three sessions tailored for KS1 or KS2.
Invertebrates
An exciting way to investigate habitats and life cycles, learn about classification and how to observe animals closely.
Pupils can use magnifiers and ID sheets to help them identify and sort animals according to their characteristics.
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River dipping
An exciting way to investigate habitats, life cycles, learn about classification and how to closely observe creatures. Pupils will learn how to identify aquatic invertebrates that they may be unfamiliar with.
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Orienteering
Use mapping skills to explore the reserve
Session overview and learning objectives coming soon
Nature Connection (EYFS)
A full day session for early years designed to ignite their curiosity in nature. Pupils will explore the reserve, using all their senses to connect to the beautiful surroundings. The day will be made up of 3 sessions exploring senses, invertebrate hunting and river dipping.
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