WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Receives Award for Outstanding Outdoor Learning

WWT Slimbridge are delighted to have received a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, a national award for centres providing an excellent standard of outdoor education sessions.

The Slimbridge Learning Team caters for pre-school through to tertiary years, as well as uniform groups and home educators, delivering a range of informative and engaging, curriculum-linked learning sessions.

In order to achieve the badge of approval, the centre was required to meet a number of quality indicators and commit to maintaining a high standard of effective learning experiences, outside where possible. The centre has proved its ability to evolve classes and programmes to meet learner needs and provide a safe environment for children and adults.

Sue Belej, WWT Slimbridge Learning & Engagement Manager said: “We’re delighted to have received this award once again for our education provision. We pride ourselves on delivering hands-on discovery sessions covering habitat, species and conservation themes, both guided and self-guided for a wide range of ages and abilities. Based on feedback received 100% of visiting teachers would recommend a trip to Slimbridge Wetland Centre. We look forward to welcoming more groups to Slimbridge under the LOTC Quality Badge.”

In 2021 WWT launched Generation Wild, a new nature-connection project for schools and families from disadvantaged areas. Current qualifying criteria for schools to take part free of charge is 25% of pupils being eligible for free school meals and places are limited. This includes a free visit (with transport included) to Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

For more information either visit learningzone.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/ , email education.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk or call the Learning Team on 01453 891117.