Environment and Education Centre Ted Casey May 2010

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 KEY STAGE 3 & 4 Whole year group Selected GroupsSingle classes Water days CREST Audit / Audit + Industry PSCHE Careers Event

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