Education service
The ultimate outdoor classroom
“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.”
- Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto DFES 2006
The Lake District National Park is a spectacular landscape in which to discover, learn and develop skills. The Education Service is here to work with schools, youth groups, individual students, teachers and group leaders. All groups are unique and we're happy to discuss a bespoke programme tailored to meet your needs.
Tutored modules
There are tutored modules for all students from Primary to Higher Education. Full and half day modules take place in locations throughout the National Park, including the National Park Visitor Centre at Brockhole, overlooking Windermere.
Our modules raise awareness about topics in or relating to the National Park. They link closely or support the delivery of key objectives in the National Curriculum, QCA Schemes of Work, and exam board specifications.
Students gain field work experience through enquiry based investigation. The information they gather provides a basis for follow-up work back at school or college. We try to meet the needs of all groups either through the formal curriculum or informal vocational work.
Read more in
- Tutored Modules: Key Stage 1
- Tutored Modules: Key Stage 2
- Tutored Modules: Key Stages 3, 4 and GCSE
- Tutored Modules: Vocational A Level and GNVQ
Customer comments
“I’m sure more learning took place in one day than can ever be done in a classroom.”
Holmes Chapel Primary School - June 2006
“Fantastic – cutting edge fieldwork that has huge benefits for students and should directly improve their performance in their synoptic paper. Where else could you get quality provision like this?
Thomas Rotherham College - October 2006
Professional Development
We offer a range of professional development courses for teachers and education students. Full day, half day and twilight sessions are available.
Resources and Publications
If you're researching the Lake District National Park we produce a range of curriculum-related factsheets and resource packs - check out our Facts and Figures section, search the website or use the Document Library Search.
If you're really stuck, please email education@lake-district.gov.uk
If you require insurance for your visit, the Field Studies Council Voluntary Insurance Scheme Form (PDF format, opens in new window) may be helpful. Please fill in the form and send to the address stated on the form.
Contact details
Education Service
The Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole
Windemere
Cumbria
LA2 31LJ
Tel: 015394 40800
Fax: 015394 45555
Email: education@lake-district.gov.uk
The service is delivered in partnership with the Field Studies Council (opens in new window).
