Our trips to the Mersey Valley have always inspired both children
and adults. Provision has always been focussed on the children's needs
and the current curriculum topic: it is always aimed at the appropriate level
for the children. The Education Wardens are always enthusiastic and are outstanding
role models.
Kate Cross, Nursery Teacher at Stanley Grove Community Primary School.
The children have always really enjoyed the activities provided
by the Mersey Valley Education Wardens. They are planned and led with the
particular needs of our children and young people in mind.
Suzie Franklin, Leisure for Autism Project Co-ordinator.
The Mersey Valley Countryside Warden Service provides invaluable
support helping local children to understand local issues. They are a very
professional group of people who inspire our classes with both water safety
and nature conservation issues.
Chris Harper, Head of P.S.E at Oakwood High School.
For many years the Mersey Valley Wardens have been involved with
our school. Their knowledge and expertise has been invaluable and our children
have benefited greatly from such positive learning experiences. The Mersey
Valley Wardens are held in high regard by staff and children alike. The children
respond so well to their professional and friendly approach.
Jill Langley, teacher at Urmston Junior School.Many places to visit in your local countryside
The Mersey Valley countryside is managed for people and wildlife, and 30
very different countryside places are ready and waiting for your group to
explore.
Woodlands, Meadows and Wetlands are all accessible within the Mersey Valley,
and are closer than you might think.
The countryside is never closed. Making a visit in Autumn, Winter or Spring,
will make different activities, discoveries and experiences available to your
group.
Whether your group wants to learn about Rivers or Food Chains, to Bug Hunt
or Health Walk, or simply to experience your local countryside, then a visit
to the Mersey Valley is for you.Mersey Valley Environmental Education Service
Mersey Valley Environmental Education Service is FREE if you are a school,
college, adult education, community or youth based group within Trafford or
Manchester.
Our staff provide a dynamic, appropriate and safe learning experience for
your class. Special Needs groups are especially welcome. Non-school groups,
including youth groups are also welcome to take advantage of this service.
Sessions, organised and run with National Curriculum Programmes of Study and Attainment Targets in mind include:
Our service is flexible we can tailor sessions to suit your needs.
If your group is unable to visit the Mersey Valley, our Wardens may be able
to arrange a suitable alternative.
If you want to lead your own group out in the Mersey Valley, please let us know.
If you are organising a play scheme or youth group in Manchester or Trafford during the summer holidays, then consider a free environmental play session led by a Mersey Valley Warden. Activities can be adapted to suit the needs of your group, and include pond dipping, orienteering, bug hunting, environmental art, plus environmental craft sessions. The Mersey Valley has 30 countryside sites to choose from, or we may be able to visit your play scheme.
We are particularly keen to work with Special Needs groups, and with groups who otherwise would not have the opportunity to visit their local countryside.
For information, advice, and to book a session, contact one of the Education Wardens. Both Wardens work in all areas of the Mersey Valley and plan activities with all groups.
ALL VISITS ARE FREE to schools, colleges, adult education and community groups, youth groups and play schemes within Trafford and Manchester