Engagement Officer led school visits to Foxburrow

Your school visit to Foxburrow 

Foxburrow is a rich mosaic of wildlife habitats including ponds, woodlands, meadows and an old orchard alongside the cropped fields. The learning facilities are centred on the traditional farmyard and include the barn classroom, toilets, covered activity areas and wildlife garden. Your day here will reflect the landscape, habitats and history of Foxburrow. 

A usual day runs between 10am and 2.30pm. We are flexible half an hour either side of this. Price per pupil is £5.50.

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.

Invertebrates 

An exciting way to investigate habitats, life cycles, learn about classification and how to observe creatures closely in our orchard meadow.
Students can use magnifiers and ID sheets to help them identify and sort creatures according to the number of legs they have, introducing them to the basics of classification. 

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EYFS  KS1     KS2 

Ponds 

An exciting way to investigate habitats, food chains, learn about classification and how to closely observe creatures. Students will learn how to identify aquatic invertebrates that they may be unfamiliar with. All equipment required, including pond nets, white trays, viewers and identification keys, will be provided.

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KS1 KS2

Plants 

This session offers an opportunity to investigate the life cycles of plants and the role of pollinators and learn about the function of different parts of the plant through games and activities. They will look at the variety and diversity of flowering plants in the meadow habitat.

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KS1 KS2

Trees 

This session offers an opportunity to discover trees by looking up close at the texture of the bark, leaf shapes and the animals living on them. Students can discuss the difference between deciduous and evergreen species and older students will use scientific equipment to calculate the height and age of a tree.

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EYFS KS1 KS2

Sensory (EYFS)

This session allows the students to explore the garden using all their senses, with activities designed to focus attention and to connect with nature.

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EYFS

Mapping

Coming soon!