Beyond the Classroom: South West Peak

Beyond the Classroom

Project summary

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Young people are the future of heritage and countryside preservation and this project aims to get more of these individuals involved in all aspects of the South West Peak Landscape Partnership. We will be working with the Peak District National Park Junior Ranger programme in order to foster on-going volunteer opportunities long after the Partnership has ended. Additionally, we will be coordinating subsidized school visits and working with teachers to create lesson plans and interpretation that fits into their curriculum in a sensible way.

Emphasis in this project will be given to field-based skills related to geography and science so that young people can learn how all aspects of the South West Peak landscape work together. We will also be focusing on schools that currently do not interact with the Peak District National Park or with the South West Peak so that we can be inclusive of all audiences. Everyone deserves to get out of the classroom once in a while!

Fostering appreciation for physical fitness among young people by exposing them to the great outdoors
Offering opportunities for students to learn scientific field skills through practical projects
Working with teachers to develop new and exciting programmes that meet their needs
Using the John Muir Award scheme to recognise the individual commitment of the young people taking part
Encouraging long-term interest of young people by placing them with an existing Junior Ranger group supported by the Peak District National Park

Opportunities for Schools and Youth Groups!

We have a wide variety of educational opportunities available throughout the South West Peak. Click below to check out everything we have on offer.

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Upcoming activities

Buxton Junior Rangers Taster Session

Sun 28 Apr 2019

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Here are some tips and info on how you can learn to get Beyond the Classroom

South West Peak Leaflet

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John Muir Award Scheme

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Visit http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/junior-rangers

Junior Ranger Program

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Protecting the natural environment means taking special care not to damage, destroy or remove features such as rocks, plants and trees. They provide homes and food for wildlife!