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27 November 2017

Response to Examiners Questions 1 Examining Authority, I am writing to you on behalf of Groundwork & Newcastle in response to the relevant questions from ExQ1 dated 22 November 2017. I have only provided a response to a question where we have something to add or for clarification purposes. As supporting evidence I have also enclosed an up to date list of species on site as notably hedgehogs were not included in the ES. You will also find our latest educational pack which details our offer to schools and some visitor information. Responses to questions: 1.0.8 - None. 1.0.9 - We are clear about the relationship between the CEMP and the HEMP and satisfied with these documents 1.1.8 - We are satisfied with the data and assumptions that inform the air quality assessment. 1.2.1 - Bullet point 1: Please see enclosed list of species, education pack and visitor information. 1.2.1 - Bullet point 3: Paths on the west side of WBEEC will be impacted but it does not reference this. 1.2.1 - Bullet point 4: Yes, reinstatement of paths on the west side. 1.2.2 - We agree with the conclusion. 1.2.3 - We agree with the conclusion and that there is appropriate mitigation of effects. Should you have any further queries with regard to this letter or wish to discuss any matters in more detail please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Colin Winfield Operations Manager Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle.

The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, , Tyne & Wear, NE31 1SR Tel: 0191 428 1144 • Email: [email protected] • www.groundwork.org.uk/stan

Groundwork South Tyneside & Newcastle is the trading name of Groundwork STAN Trust, a company limited by guarantee and registered in . Company Registration No: 2592100. Charity Registration No: 1007918.

Identification/confirmation of important features (2.2.2)

The importance rating of the site features and species has been agreed upon using the judgement and local knowledge of Matt Hawking, Senior Countryside Officer for South Tyneside Council, and John Allom, Education Project Officer for Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle.

Site features Importance National Regional Local Vegetation Types Meadow Grassland Average Open Water Low High Emergent Vegetation Low High Marsh Average Phragmites Reed Bed Average Scrub Average Old Hedgerow (not species rich) Average Coppice Average Plantation Low

Species Flora Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsia) Average Northern Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) Average Broad-Leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) Average Adder’s Tongue Fern (Ophioglossum vulgatum) Average

Fauna Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) Average Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) Low Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) Average Common Toad (Bufo bufo) Low Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) Average European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Average

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Appendices – Species lists

The following appendices have been compiled from a variety of species lists dating from 1984 up to the present day. Contributions to these lists have been made by Groundowkr South Tyneside and Newcastle employees and volunteers, ‘A’ Level and University students carrying out field work, Durham Wildlife Trust employees, and South Tyneside Councils Countryside Team.

These appendices should in no way be considered exhaustive.

Appendix 1 – Trees and Shrubs Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Corsican Pine (Pinus nigra var. maritima) White Poplar ( Alba) Grey Poplar (Populus canescens) Aspen () Black Italian Poplar (Populus x euramericana ‘Serotina’) Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) White Willow (Salix alba) Goat Willow () Osier (Salix viminalis) Silver () Downy Birch () Common () Grey Alder () Common () Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Sessile () Wych () Hawthorn () Broad-Leafed Cockspur Thorn (Crataegus x prunifolia) Rowan () Whitebeam (Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’) Swedish Whitebeam (Sorbus intermedia) (Malus sp.) Plum (Prunus sp.) Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) Wild Cherry () Common Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Norway Maple ()

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Field Maple (Acer campestre) Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Perpureum’) Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) (Cotoneaster sp.) Privet (Ligustrum sp.) Elder (Sambucus nigra) Guelder- (Viburnum opulus)

Appendix 2 – Wild Flowers Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Common Water-plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica) Ramsons (Allium ursinum) Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) Daisy (Bellis perennis) Common Water Starwort (Callitriche stagnalis) Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium) Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) Pineappleweed (Chamomilla suaveolens) Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsia) Northern Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) Canadian Pondweed (Elodea Canadensis) Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) Spanish Bluebell (Endymion hispanicus) American Willowherb (Epilobium adenocaulon) Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) Great Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) Broad-Leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

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Common Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) Common Cleavers (Galium aparine) Cut-leaved Crane’s-bill (Geranium dissectum) Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) Herb Bennet (Geum urbanum) Ivy (Hedera helix) Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) White Dead-nettle (Lamium album) Red Dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum) Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) Common Duckweed (Lemna minor) Ivy-leaved Duckweed (Lemna trisulca) Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) Common Bird’s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) Greater Bird’s-foot-trefoil (Lotus uliginosus) Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Ribbed Melilot (Melilotus officinalis) Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe crocata) Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Broad-leaved Pondweed (Potamegeton natans) Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) Silverweed (Potentilla anserina) Cowslip (Primula veris) Primrose (Primula vulgaris) Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) Celery-leaved Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Wild Rose (Rosa sp.) Bramble (Rubus fruticosa) Raspberry () Wood Dock (Rumex sanguineus)

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Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) Red Campion (Silene dioica) White Campion (Silene alba) Pepper saxifrage (Silaum silaus) Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) Hedge Woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris) Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) Dandelion (Taraxacum Sect. Vulgaria) Colt’s-foot (Tussilago farfara) Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Common Nettle (Urtica dioica) Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca) Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)

Appendix 3 – Grasses, Rushes and Sedges Marsh Foxtail (Alopecurus geniculatus) Sweet Vernal-grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) False Oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) Quaking-grass (Briza media) Glaucous Sedge (Carex flacca) Hairy Sedge (Carex hirta) False Fox-sedge (Carex otrubae) Crested dog's-tail (Cynosurus cristatus) Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia caespitosa) Common Spike-rush (Elocharis palustris) Common Couch (Elymus repens) Common Cotton-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) Hare’s-tail Cotton-grass (Eriophorium vaginatum) Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) Floating Sweet-grass (Glyceria fluitans) Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus) Sharp-flowered Rush (Juncus acutiflorus) Toad Rush (Juncus bufonis) Compact Rush (Juncus conglomeratus)

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Soft Rush (Juncus effuses) Hard Rush (Juncus inflexus) Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) Timothy (Phleum pratense) Common Reed (Phragmities australis) Smooth Meadow-grass (Poa pratensis) Rough Meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) Branched Bur-reed (Sparganium erectum) Great Reedmace (Typha Latifolia)

Appendix 4 – Lower Plants Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) Adder’s Tongue Fern (Ophioglossum vulgatum) Moss sp. (Homalothecium sericeum) Willow Moss (Fontinalis antipyretica)

Appendix 5 – Selected Fungi Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) King Alfred’s Cake (Daldinia concentrica) Coral-spot Fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) Many-zoned Polypore (Coriolus versicolor) Oyster Fungus (Pleurotus ostreatus) Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus) Inkcap sp. (Coprinus lagopus) Common Puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum) Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea) Ear Fungus (Hirneola auricular-judae) Stump Mycena (Mycena alcalina) Brown Cone Cap (Conocybe tenera) Brown Hay Cap (Panaeolina foenisecii) Mealy Tubaria (Tubaria furfuracea) True Mushroom sp. (Melanoleuca cognata) Little Japanese Umbrella (Coprinus plicatilis) Appendix 6 - Birds Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Greylag Goose (Anser anser) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

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Teal (Anas crecca) Goosander (Mergus merganser) Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) Coot (Fulica atra) Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) Rough Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) Grey Partridge (Perdix perdix) Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) Woodpigeon (Columba livia) Collared Dove (Steptopelia decaocto) Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) Swift (Apus apus) Swallow (Hirundo rustica) House Martin (Delichon urbica) Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major) Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba ssp yarellii) Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Dunnock (Prunella modularis) Robin (Erithacus rubecula) Blackbird (Turdus merula) Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) Redwing (Turdus iliacus) Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia)

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Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) Whitethroat (Sylvia communis) Garden Warbler (Sylvia borin) Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) Firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus) Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) Coal Tit (Parus ater) Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) Great Tit (Parus major) Willow Tit (Parus montanus) Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) Magpie (Pica pica) Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) Rook (Corvus frugilegus) Carrion Crow (Corvus corone corone) Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) Siskin (Carduelis spinus) Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) Appendix 7 - Mammals Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Mole (Talpa europaea) Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) Water Shrew (Neomys fodiens)

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Rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus) Brown Hare (Lepus capensis) Bank Vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) Field Vole (Microtus agrestis) Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) House Mouse (Mus musculus) Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Stoat (Mustela erminea) Weasel (Mustela nivalis) Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) Pipistrelle Bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

Appendix 8 - Amphibians Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) Common Frog (Rana temporaria) Common Toad (Bufo bufo)

Appendix 9 - Fish Three-spined Stickleback

Appendix 10 – Selected Butterflies Large White (Pieris brassicae) Green-veined White (Artogeia napi) Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines) Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) Peacock (Inachis io) Comma (Polygonia c-album) Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) Wall Brown (Lasiommata megera) Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus)

Appendix 11 – Selected

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5-spot Burnet (Zygaena trifolii) Puss (Cerura vinula) Poplar Hawkmoth (Laothoe populi) Garden Tiger (Arctia caja) Heart and Dart (Agrotis exclamationis) Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens) Grey Dagger ( psi) Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) Red Underwing (Catocala nupta) Brimstone Moth (Opisthographis luteolata) Degeer’s Longhorn (Nemophora degeerella) Lunar Hornet Clearwing (Sphecia bembeciformis)

Appendix 12 – Other Selected Pond Olive Mayfly (Cloeon dipterum) Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) Hawthorn Shield Bug ( haemorrhoidale) Capsid Bug sp. (Campyloneura virgula) Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) Lesser Water Boatman (Corixa punctata) Water Boatman (Notonecta glauca) Water Scorpion (Nepa cinerea) Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) Froghopper sp. (Cercopis vulnerata) Alder fly (Sialis lutaria) Lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) Scorpion Fly (Panorpa communis) Daddy-long-legs (Tipula paludosa) Mosquito sp. (Culex ssp.) St Mark’s Fly (Bibio marci) Drone-fly (Eristalis tenax) Hover-fly sp. (Syrphus ribesii) Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) Tree Wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris) Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Buff-tailed Bumble Bee (Bombus terrestris)

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Ground Beetle sp. (Pterostichus madidus) Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginals) Common Whirligig Beetle (Gyrinus substriatus) Click Beetle (Athous haemorrhoidalis) Soldier Beetle sp. (Rhagonycha fulva) 7-spot Ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata) Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Appendix 13 – Spiders Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus) House spider (Tegenaria domestica) Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) Long-jawed Spider sp. (Tetragnatha extensa) Common Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) Crab Spider sp. (Misumena vatia)

Appendix 14 – Other Selected Invertebrates Common Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) Black Slug (Arion ater) Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) Swan Mussel (Anodonta cygnea) Great Pond Snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) Wandering Snail (Lymnaea pereger) Ramshorn sp. (Planorbis sp.) Jenkin’s Spire Shell (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) Pea Mussel (Sphaerium corneum) Centipede sp. (Lithobius variegatus) Centipede sp. (Haplophilus subterraneus) Flat-backed Millipede (Polydesmus complanatus) Millipede sp. (Ophyiulus pilosus)

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Snake Millipede (Cylindroiulus punctatus) Common Woodlouse (Oniscus asellus) Woodlouse sp. (Porcellio scaber) Woodlouse sp. (Philoscia muscorum) Freshwater Louse (Asellus aquaticus) Freshwater Shrimp (Gammarus pulex)

12 Primary visitors (EYFS, KS1 & KS2) 2023 Schools 2016-17 Secondary visitors (KS3 & KS4) 39 Bamburgh Special School Meadowdale Academy Total school visitors 2062 Bede Burn Primary Monkton Juniors Schools engaged with 60 Biddick Hall Infants New Seaham Academy People at community events 4489 Blackfell Primary North View Academy Volunteers 155 Brandling Primary Northern Saints Primary Volunteer days provided 1073 Broadway Junior School Oakfield Juniors Partners 28 Primary Redesdale Primary Partner staff hours 560 Christ Church Primary Ridgeway Primary Site/Building Let Visitors 1238 Corpus Christi Sea View Primary Adult courses 14 Dame Dorothy Seaham Trinity Community Organisations Supported 12 Dunn St Primary Simondside Primary Satisfaction questionnaires completed 528 East Boldon Infants Ss Peter & Paul Primary Satisfied returns 525 Eppleton Primary St Alban's RC Primary % satisfaction 99.4% Falla Park Community School St Aloysius Primary Public spaces improved 7 Fellgate Primary St Bede's Primary Forest View Primary St Bede's Primary George Washington Primary St Columba's RC Primary Greenside Primary St Gregory's RC Harton Primary St Joseph's RC Primary Hartside Primary St Mary's Primary Jarrow Hebburn Lakes Primary St Matthew's RC Primary Hedworth Lane Primary St Oswalds RC Hedworthfield Primary School St Pius Primary Helen Gibson Nursery Toner Avenue Primary High Spen Primary Valley View Primary Holley Park Academy Jubilee Primary Jarrow Cross Primary Wessington Primary Keelman's Way School West Boldon Primary Marsden Primary West Lane Primary Malvin's Close Primary Wolsingham Primary

Groundwork’s Education Programmes 1 History-Based Curriculum Programmes 6 • The Life of Bede Our Delivery Sites 2 • Exploring St Paul’s • Jarrow Hall • Anglo-Saxon food and farming • Your School • Anglo-Saxon clothing and textiles • West Boldon Lodge • Anglo-Saxon crime and punishment • Local green space • Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and battles • Paganism and supersitions Environment-Based Curriculum Programmes 4 • Anglo-Saxon homes and buildings • Outdoor living and fire • Plants, Seasons Enrichment Programmes 8 • Waste and recycling • Bushcraft • Electricity and energy • Easter • Climate and energy sustainability • Santa’s Winter Woodland • in the natural environment • Forest School • Beach School

School Support 12 • School grounds support • Funding • Staff training and CPD

Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle (STAN) believe hands on, immersive educational experiences enable children to learn about, develop an interest in, and truly understand topics. We have been putting this into practice, delivering high quality, engaging and informative education programmes with excellent outcomes, for more than two decades.

Our latest offer includes programmes closely linked to the history, geography and science curricula, as well as programmes designed specifically to enrich the lives and learning of your pupils. Through all our delivery, we aim to foster an interest in learning, a connection with the world around us, and to develop essential life skills such as communication, team working and self-confidence. The programmes on offer vary from 2 hour sessions to year-long schemes. We also support schools to embed our holistic learning approach into your day to day teaching and learning with staff training, school grounds development, and partnership work.

As Investors In People, we are confident that Groundwork STAN staff have the knowledge, experience and qualifications to deliver consistently high quality education activities. We are proud of our staff’s enthusiasm which bring all our subjects to life, creating unforgettable experiences for your pupils.

“Thank you to the team at for a great day! The children thoroughly enjoyed the day, it was very well planned and resourced and the staff were all very knowledgeable.” Teacher, 2015

We work across South Tyneside and Newcastle, delivering our hands-on learning experiences in a variety of settings. We fully risk assess any site we use and ensure appropriate accessibility, toilets and lunchtime space. Some programmes may only be available at certain sites.

This Anglo-Saxon farm, village and Bede Museum truly Many of our programmes can be delivered in, or adapted for your bring history to life. The living village demonstrates school. Where possible, we will combine classroom-based activities traditional building techniques with several houses and with exploration of your school grounds. halls, each designed to give pupils first-hand understanding of Anglo-Saxon life with artefacts, decoration and activities The enthusiasm, activities and equipment that we bring will ensure to explore. that we never have to compromise on our commitment to delivering engaging and stimulating educational activities. The working farm is home to several rare breeds, and is also managed to demonstrate Anglo-Saxon farming Alternatively, if you choose to come to one of our sites, we can also techniques and day-to-day life. Vegetable and herb gardens provide pre-visits or follow-up visits to your school to extend the compliment the livestock farming. learning opportunities and help deepen your pupils’ understanding of your chosen topic. The museum, accompanied by St Paul’s Church, provide unrivalled opportunities to discover how St Bede lived, worked, and contributed to Anglo-Saxon society and British history.

The centre is in Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 3DY Your School ManyThe only of centreour programmes of its kind in canSouth be Tyneside delivered combines in, or adapted a 13 hectare for your nature school. site, with Where a possible, we will combine class- room-basedlarge, bright and activities inspiring with log cabin.exploration The site of boasts your diverseschool habitatsgrounds. including Thewoodlands, enthusiasm, ponds, andactivities meadows. and Theseequipment are managed that we using bring traditional will ensure methods that towe never have to compromise on our commit- mentbenefit to wildlife delivering and people. engaging and stimulating educational activities. Alternatively, if you choose to come to one of our sites, we can also provide pre-visits or follow-up visits to your school toThe extend site also the includes learning an opportunitiesallotment, campfire and circles,help deepen an outdoor your classroom pupils’ understanding and a of your chosen topic. Woodland Realm that provides novel stimuli for young children to grow emotionally, Localphysically Green and Space intellectually in an outdoor environment. Parks, woodlands and even beaches can prove excellent local spaces for us to work with your pupils, saving on trans- portThe whole costs sitewhile has still been providing developed exciting over nearly and 20 stimulating years, balancing environments natural space for withlearning. Weaccessibility, will work to with provide you safe to identifyand secure a safe surroundings and suitable for all place to learn to visit. about Groundwork and build a even manages a number of parks and naturalpositive spacesconnection across with the the region, natural so world. it may be easier than you think!

The centre, a partnership between Groundwork STAN and National Grid, is in Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0BG

Parks, woodlands and even beaches can prove excellent local spaces for us to work with your pupils, saving on transport costs while still providing exciting and stimulating environments for learning.

We will work with you to identify a safe and suitable place to visit. Groundwork even manages a number of parks and natural spaces across the region, so it may be easier than you think! 3 2 These programmes are designed to help you meet Primary Science and Geography Curricula aims. Each session lasts 2 hours. Choose one session for £115, or choose two sessions for a 4.5 hour day (including lunch break) for £190 for up to 30 children.

Your class will: Your class will: • Learn about traditional living and people’s long-standing • Understand that weather, wildlife activity, plants and connection with nature. flowers all vary throughout the year as the seasons change. • Demonstrate traditional shelter building techniques. • Identify our 5 senses and use them to explore the current • Discuss the dangers and benefits of fire. season in different ways. • Describe how to be safe around fire. • Discover signs in nature that the seasons are changing. • Explain how humans have used natural resources to survive in • Complete natural craft activities. the past.

Your class will: Your class will: • Learn about waste management through games and team • Explore their surroundings to learn about different plants activities and crafts. • Outline the life cycle of a plant. • Explore what can be recycled through discussion and • Identify the conditions a seed needs to enable it to grow and demonstration. plant a seed. • Understand the economic, social and the environmental • Investigate the different parts of a plant and their purposes. benefits of recycling. • Discuss human uses of a range of plants. • Demonstrate re-use of waste materials. Electricity and Energy Suitable for KS1 & KS2 only. Your class will: Suitable for KS1 & KS2 only. Your class will: Your• class Investigate will: how to stay safe around electricity. • Investigate how to stay safe around electricity. •• Hunt for Think minibeasts critically in aboutwoodlands electricity and meadows. generation and •differentiate Think critically between about electricity renewable generation and non-renewable. and differentiate • Explore how electricity is transferred from where it is generated to users. • Pond dip for water-living creatures. between renewable and non-renewable. • Make and race a solar powered car. • Examine similarities and differences between animals. • Explore how electricity is transferred from where it is • Identify different types of such as spiders, generated to users. butterflies, and amphibians. Climate and Energy Sustainability • Make and race a solar powered car. SuitableAnimals in for the KS2 natural only. environment Your class can will: be run as a 2 hour • session, Examine or can be expandedthe link between into a full carbon day on onedioxide of the and climate change. following themes: • Evaluate their own energy consumption and relateSuitable this for to KS2 global only.Your environmental class will: challenges. • Discuss climate change and its effect on the environment. • Examine the link between carbon dioxide and climate change. • LookIdentify at practical habitats ways in the of UK reducing and abroad energy and consumption at home and at school. • Evaluate their own energy consumption and relate this to explore the differences between habitats and the effect global environmental challenges. this has on the plants and animals that live there. Minibeasts • Discuss climate change and its effect on the environment. Your class will: • Look at practical ways of reducing energy consumption at Learn about life cycles through games, stories • Hunt for minibeasts in woodlands and meadows.home and at school. • and outdoor Pond exploration dip for water-living and discover creatures. real life examples of • different Examine life stages. similarities and differences between minibeasts. • Identify different types of minibeasts such as spiders, butterflies, woodlice. Minibeasts can be run as a 2 hour session, or can be expanded into a full day on one of the following themes: Understand key terms such as Habitatsproducer, predator, and prey and Explore how plants and • animalsIdentify on site are habitats connected in the through UK and food abroad. chains. • Explore the differences between habitats and the effect this has on the plants and animals that live there. Life Cycles Classify creatures including animals (KS1), plants,• and Learn micro-organisms about life cycles (KS2) through into different games, groups stories and outdoor exploration. and• produce Discover an identification real life examples key. of different life stages. 5 These programmes are designed to help you meet KS2 history curriculum aims. Mix and match these 1 or 2 hour sessions to suit your needs. 2 hours of activities costs £115, or a 4.5 hour day (including 30 min lunch break) costs £190 for up to 30 children.

2 hours. Your class will: 2 hours. Your class will: • Learn about Bede’s life and his religious influences. • Explore a working Anglo-Saxon style farm. • Discover how Bede documented British history and practice • Discuss the different uses of animals and animal products in the skills of a historian. farming, food, textiles, art and culture. • Use scientific techniques Bede developed relating to dates • Compare and contrast historic and modern farming and times. practices. • Examine Bede’s written works and experience a scriptorium. • Prepare and cook an Anglo-Saxon dish using traditional methods. • Understand the value of storytelling in Anglo-Saxon life. 2 hours. Your class will: • Discover how St Paul’s Church would have looked in Bede’s time and how it has evolved since. 1 hour. Your class will: • Explore the historic and modern art including Anglo-Saxon • Investigate the materials and skills used by Anglo-Saxons in works. textiles. • Understand the key parts of a church and their purpose. • Spin and dye wool from natural fleece, using locally available • Discuss historic and modern significance of religion and plant-based dyes. religious places. • Make a traditional Anglo-Saxon accessory. • Re-enact a Benedictine style church liturgy (optional) • Discuss gender roles in Anglo-Saxon society. 1 hour. Your class will: 1 hour. Your class will: • Take part in an Anglo-Saxon village moot (trial). • Discuss pre-Christian beliefs and the introduction of • Understand the Anglo-Saxon justice system. Christianity to Anglo-Saxon Britain • Identify several types of punishment. • Appreciate Pagan connections with nature and practice • Gain insight into the Anglo-Saxon class system. pagan natural healing techniques • Compare and contrast historic and modern crime • Explore the importance of runes in pre-Christian society and punishment for communication and for magic • Practice reading and carving runes

1 hour. Your class will: • Discuss the Anglo-Saxon feudal system. 1 hour. Your class will: • Discover the realities of Anglo-Saxon conflicts. • Explore a variety of Anglo-Saxon style buildings • Examine and practice using Anglo-Saxon weaponry and armour. • Discover the materials used in Anglo-Saxon building • Re-enact the battle of Brunanburh. • Practice traditional building techniques • Discuss the long term consequences of Athelstan’s victory. The natural environment can be a fantastic place not just to learn, but also to build social and communication skills, and grow as a person. Our enrichment programmes aim to develop resilient, confident and capable young people through exciting, fun and challenging activities.

2 hours costs £115 or £190 for full day for up to 30 children. 2 hours costs £125 for up to 30 children. Your class will: Your class will: • Demonstrate team working skills to build a woodland den • Make a range of Easter crafts and learn about Easter using natural materials. traditions. • Independently explore a natural environment. • Work with others to hunt for an Easter egg that has been • Use communication and collaboration to complete team left for them by Easter bunny. challenges. • Discover signs of spring and new life that we celebrate at • Build risk and safety awareness through safe use of a range Easter. of outdoor tools. • Discuss fire safety and enjoy cooking over and open campfire. Suitable for: EY, KS1 Location: West Boldon Lodge only. 2 hours costs £225 for for up to 30 children.

Santa’s Winter Woodland is a magical experience where children learn to be Elf Helpers and help Santa to prepare for Christmas in. Over 2 hours, pupils meet some of Santa’s top helpers who train the children as they visit Elf School, the Enchanted Forest, and the Toy Workshop.

As with all our activities, Santa’s Winter Woodland fosters a positive relationship with each other and with the world around us. The session culminates with 30 minutes in Santa’s grotto, where Santa speaks with each child, before reading the group a story and presenting every nice boy and girl with a present.

The children go home with their arms full of things they have made and received, and huge smiles on their faces. The philosophy of Forest School is to encourage and inspire Cost: Price on enquiry individuals of all ages through positive experiences and participation in engaging, motivating and achievable tasks. Each programme is unique, however, as a guide, participants will: The focus is as much on personal, social and emotional development as on traditional knowledge gained. · Undertake a range of outdoor activities that can include den building, campfire cooking, natural art, storytelling, sensory Groundwork have been delivering Forest School programmes exploration, orienteering, music making, Bushcraft skills, since 2004. Our staff are certified with the skills and knowledge nature hunts, muddy play and much more. to deliver a Forest School programme that meets your and your pupils’ needs. We’re also striving to improve Forest School · Be supported to develop a connection and respect for the provision across the region as lead members of the Tyne & Wear natural world and overcome barriers to learning and the Forest School Network. fulfilment of potential.

Forest School is a long-term approach to teaching and learning, · Improve communication, team work, and problem solving skills. where participants have the time to get to know their surroundings, our staff, and themselves. Programmes gradually build skills and confidence, so all pupils can achieve. We therefore recommend a minimum of 5 sessions. This can be weekly, or spread over the course of a year. Forest School programmes are tailored and adapted to each group, and sessions are always child-centred. Groups are therefore limited to a maximum of 15 participants, so our staff can get to know each individual and give time to every participant. In the North East, we have a spectacular coastline that can Cost: Price on enquiry be an inspiring learning environment. Beach School takes the child-centred approach of Forest School, and delivers similar Again, activities will vary to suit the needs of the group, but opportunities to develop confidence and improve skill, using participants will: the beach, rather than a woodland, for learning. • Undertake a range of outdoor activities that can include The beach is a naturally stimulating environment perfect for sand art, mini-worlds, counting and sorting, sensory sensory exploration, learning about nature and wildlife, and exploration, storytelling, rock pooling and much more. confidence boosting play. • Be supported to develop a connection and respect for the One of the wonders of Forest School and Beach School is how natural world and overcome barriers to learning and the successfully they have been demonstrated to engage all types of fulfilment of potential. learners. Pupils who struggle with English in the classroom will write whole poems in the sand, others who don’t engage with • Improve communication, team work, and problem solving maths will happily count, sort and measure sticks. Equally, the skills. most capable learners will find new challenges in these unfamiliar and changing natural environments.

Health and safety is embedded within all the activities we deliver, but none more so than Forest and Beach School. The long-term nature of Forest School enables participants to develop an increased risk awareness, with the support in place to allow them to take appropriate risks, as well as guidance to help them establish safe limits and boundaries. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to explore nature and learn in our immersive style. There is a wealth of experience within Groundwork that we are therefore happy to share, so that your school can make practical improvements, gain knowledge and skills, and even access funding to make outdoor education accessible to your school community.

School Grounds Support Funding Having engaging and useable school grounds can transform If you really want to embrace immersive, enriching outdoor a school’s ability to provide meaningful outdoor education. education in a big way, you might want to apply for funding to Groundwork can help you in a number of ways. We have helped help you achieve your goals. schools to develop allotments and orchards, Forest School areas with campfire circles, engaging play areas, and sensory gardens. There are a number of local and national grants schemes offering anything from a few £100 to £10,000 that schools We can help you see an idea from start to finish including have accessed to enable them to develop grounds, train staff, generating ideas for design, cost estimates, applying for funding and provide exciting opportunities for their pupils. to assist with the project, practical implementation, and use of Groundwork can support you in finding and applying for your new area. Groundwork’s landscaping team have developed appropriate funding. several school and children’s centre grounds, transforming bland spaces into exciting, interactive places to enhance learning and development. Staff Training and CPD To deliver Forest School, you must be certified. Groundwork runs a programme of training/CPD sessions for Groundwork hosts a Forest School Level 3 certificate in Forest educators that aim to increase your confidence and skills. School Leadership course each year. This 10 day course is run Our development days give an excellent insight into how to use by North Yorkshire Forest School Training. outdoor education to its full potential and equip you with inspiring ideas, confidence, and resources to use with your class. Please contact us to discuss specific requests and cost or to This allows you to continue the learning and pupil development book for an upcoming open course. that starts during a Groundwork education programme, both back in school and for years to come.

Contact us for details of this year’s offer or to discuss a tailored course for your school. Examples of courses include: • A beginners guide to outdoor education • Campfire cooking – safety and skills • Identifying flora and fauna • Creative play in a natural environment

In keeping with our style of teaching, training sessions are hands on and relaxed yet informative, and are a great way of expanding your knowledge and skills while having fun.

Our courses are run by experts in their field who have a commitment to teaching and learning in holistic way. The above can be run as full days or twilight sessions and can take place at one of our sites. Groundwork South Tyneside & Newcastle The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, NE31 1SR

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