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Environment and Education Centre Ted Casey May 2010. Veolia Water in Schools.
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Veolia Water in Schools • ‘The key activity by the Company is their Education centre and outreach programme run from Clay Lane. Having visited this site, it is clear that this must be an industry leading example. It is run as a serious education centre closely aligned with the national curriculum (it is certainly not just a marketing display). The centre is well used with over 18,000 children and adults educated by the centre in 2009/10. May 2010
Veolia Water in Schools • 11 years • 155,000 children taught • 10 awards • Teach Inreach and Outreach • All age groups
Veolia Water in Schools • Cover Curriculum Links • Raise awareness / change habits • Make teacher’s life easier • Schools gain Eco award status • Schools save money • Impact on Pupils / Teachers / Head Teacher / Governors
Veolia Water in Schools EYFS • Circus of hands on activities • All equipment is provided • Aim to raise awareness of water
Veolia Water in Schools KEY STAGE 1 & 2 • Select most appropriate delivery • Numbers taught • Age • Available facilities • Activities may be hands on or demonstrations • Aim to cover National Curriculum • Raise awareness of water usage • Give teachers support and ideas
Veolia Water in Schools KEY STAGE 3 & 4 • Whole Year Groups • Selected Groups • Individual Classes • Water Awareness Days • CREST days • Audit & audit plus days • Industry Days • PSCHE talks • Careers evenings
Veolia Water in Schools • LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT • MINIMUM • LOW • MEDIUM • HIGH
Veolia Water in Schools PROCESS • View Website • Contact centre / discuss needs • Book • Cost • Every children receives a water bottle