Great Grounds Education - Our Ethos
Great Grounds prides itself on inspiring children and teachers to enjoy learning outside the classroom. We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances. We support all learners, particularly the most disadvantaged and those with special educational needs by providing them with knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life.
We have developed a range of workshops that can be delivered in your school grounds, as stand alone workshops or complementary workshop are provided for all landscape and garden maintenance contract, or at our own centre of excellence. Our Workshops have a strong emphasis on cross-curricular teaching where learners will be able to study the full curriculum. We provide pupils with subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge allowing them to build links and enhance learning of other subject. Our workshops promote positive learner attitude towards their education and encourage children to commit to their learning, be resilient to setbacks and take pride in their achievements.
Testimonials
You are a fresh new face and male role model
G.Rowley, Springcroft Primary School
We visited Great Grounds as part of their launch day. We were welcomed and the children were engaged from the very beginning. James was very helpful and very knowledgeable about each area/activity. We look forward to returning at some point in the near future.
There is a clear passion from Great Grounds to engage all of the children and you did it. It was wonderful to see so many faces light up so many times in one day
It’s great being outside, we should spend more time outside
The children got an important learning opportunity which they loved. Now whenever the children see the planter, they will have a reminder of what they learned that day
It was very well presented and the children wrote in their books that you explained very clearly how to use the wood chipper
All children need to experience the great outdoors; children have been allowed to be free for a day
Great Grounds encourage schools to take teaching outside of the classroom which creates memorable learning experiences
An excellent day, informative and inspiring
Mrs Kate Clowes, Bishop Rawle Primary School
The activities and opportunities were fantastic to broaden the experience of children and learn outside the classroom. The children loved seeing the Alpacas and investigating the farm vehicles as well as learning lots about habitats, wildlife, plants, forestry work planting and creating things. It was a very enjoyable day with great things to take away back to school
Georgie Rockingham, William Amory
Our children had a fantastic day, it allowed them to experience hands on cross curricular learning and be at one with nature. It is important that children are given such opportunities to explore and find themselves while learning at the same time. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and couldn’t do enough for us. We will most certainly look to return in in the future
Get in touch
If you’ve a project to discuss, some maintenance we can help with, or you’d like to find out more about our innovative approach…drop us a line.
Oak Tree Farm
Tickhill Lane
Dilhorne, Staffordshire
ST10 2PL
Unit 12, Lindsays Ind. Estate
Oakfield Rd, Davenport
Stockport, Cheshire
SK3 8SG