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Iver Environment Centre. Include Picture Include High profile quote / award . Education in Partnership. Overview. A hub for helping local communities to create a b etter future. Schools – Helping children to learn key skills
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Iver Environment Centre Include Picture Include High profile quote / award Education in Partnership
Overview A hub for helping local communities to create a better future. • Schools – Helping children to learn key skills • National Citizen Service – Training hub for young people taking action in their community • Horticultural Therapy - Improving health and opportunities for adults with disabilities • Community - birthday parties, family activities, Green Care, corporate partners Education in Partnership
The team at IEC Centre Based Staff Richard Pollard, Learning Services Manager Debra Frankiewicz, Centre Education Officer Alison Greenhalgh, Horticultural Therapy Laura Ferrin, Horticultural Therapy PJ Gathergood, Marketing Assistant Nadia Igsiz, NCS Project Manager Outreach Staff Mary Jackson, Green Schools Manager Kate Masters, Natural Connections Education Officer Michael Moritz, Floating Classroom Education Manager Dhush Selvarajah, London’s Foundations Education Officer Matt Hartgrove, Community Development Officer Fiona Brewer, Love Local Food Project Officer Education in Partnership
What’s been happening.. • Centre Improvements • New annex office and building refurbishment • Rainforest area • Woodwork barn Education in Partnership
What’s been happening.. • Education Programmes • Schools Programmes for Key Stages 1-2 • Expansion of Green Schools Network • Teacher training • Muddy Boots Education Programme • London’s Foundations Programme • Learning Outside the Classroom Accreditation • Horticultural Therapy Education in Partnership
What’s been happening Community services Corporate Volunteering Tuesday Volunteers Family Events Birthday Parties Education in Partnership
Working in Partnership Education in Partnership
Challenges Income Quality of our services for schools Maximising usage - Off peak school visits Child Protection Expanding youth training (employment skills) Education in Partnership
Future Site Development Past to Present Schools Zone Glamping Community Zone Tribal Connections Zone Food & Senses Horticulture Zone Education in Partnership
Future Developments New education programmes with a literacy focus including off-season programmes Expanding youth training (employment skills) Green Schools expansion (innovation challenge) Strengthening links with Green Care Education in Partnership
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