RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Pagham Harbour and Medmerry Nature Reserves
provide educational day trips with a wide variety of curriculum that suits all
students, from primary school to A-Level.
South East
Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2EL
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College
What we offer on a school trip
Immerse your class in hands-on learning with an educational school visit to one of our fabulous nature reserves.
The River Arun runs through our Pulborough Brooks nature reserve and the children are taken right down to the riverside for their hands-on pond and ditch investigations.
Pagham Harbour offers the unique opportunity to visit a saltmarsh habitat and find out about its food chains, plants, invertebrates and wading birds.
Students visiting Medmerry will see the dynamic nature of a managed retreat and will observe examples of hard and soft engineering strategies, groynes, rock armour, sea wall and evidence of beach nourishment. Field work sessions here are relevant for GCSEs and A Level exams and supporting case studies can be found on the Geographical Associations website.
All our sessions are led by RSPB education professionals who are specialists in their field and able to engage all abilities, while helping you meet your learning objectives.
It’s a great opportunity to inspire your children to talk about their science and geography learning while fully engaging in the great outdoors.
We have curriculum linked half or full day sessions to suit children from foundation phase to through to A Level. Our sessions are varied and well-paced and aim to get pupils working scientifically and using technical vocabulary in context. We also aim to build pupils’ resilience and character through our fun and active sessions. Suggestions are also made for potential ongoing learning back in the classroom.
Each programme is designed to last two hours. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm and then 12.30 to 2.30pm. Two programmes can be combined to make a whole-day visit.
What makes us a great choice for educational groups
Our beautiful reserve is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife. Pupils will develop their sense of enjoyment and fascination as they spot various species of invertebrates, birds, plants and more.
Accreditation and Awards
We have the LOtC Quality Badge.
What is typically included on our school trips
Whether studying wildlife, landscape or habitats, groups will take part in carefully planned activities that link to the National Curriculum and are tailored to your needs. Fully resourced activities are offered for Early Years to Key Stage 5 with each programme designed to last for two hours. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm and then 12.30 to 2.30pm and can be combined to make a whole-day visit.
See further details of our sessions on our web
Group Sizes
We typically cater for group sizes of up to 90 children.
Materials, Resources & Information
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Schools are welcome to take photographs of their own children.
Risk Assessment
A generic risk assessment is available on the website.
Education Officer
Please contact our Learning Officer using the email above.
Pricing
Full details of pricing can be found on our website.
Clothing Requirements
Although we have a classroom, our sessions are held outdoors so we recommend students are dressed appropriately for the weather. This may be waterproof boots and raincoats, or it may be sunhats and sunblock cream.
First Aid
RSPB Learning staff are first aid trained to Appointed Persons status and will carry a basic first aid kit.
Available Facilities
We suggest children please bring a packed lunch with them and extra drinks. We provide a location to store lunchboxes and for the children to eat. For more information, see our website.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Accessible toilets are available. Please make us aware of any special needs at the time of booking so we can discuss necessary arrangements or adaptations to our sessions.
Opening Times
School sessions are offered on weekdays during term times all year round.
Testimonials
“Outstanding introduction to my new topic – the children were immersed in their learning and I will be able to draw on their experiences for a series of lessons.”
“Amazing as always, well trained staff, excellent facilities and fabulous setting with educational activities.”
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