{"id":145,"date":"2022-02-18T15:53:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T15:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:30:32","slug":"school-education-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=145","title":{"rendered":"School &#038; Education  General Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EnvironmentalEducationProject\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-youtube wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@environmentaleducationproj6376\/videos\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21.8,8.001c0,0-0.195-1.378-0.795-1.985c-0.76-0.797-1.613-0.801-2.004-0.847c-2.799-0.202-6.997-0.202-6.997-0.202 h-0.009c0,0-4.198,0-6.997,0.202C4.608,5.216,3.756,5.22,2.995,6.016C2.395,6.623,2.2,8.001,2.2,8.001S2,9.62,2,11.238v1.517 c0,1.618,0.2,3.237,0.2,3.237s0.195,1.378,0.795,1.985c0.761,0.797,1.76,0.771,2.205,0.855c1.6,0.153,6.8,0.201,6.8,0.201 s4.203-0.006,7.001-0.209c0.391-0.047,1.243-0.051,2.004-0.847c0.6-0.607,0.795-1.985,0.795-1.985s0.2-1.618,0.2-3.237v-1.517 C22,9.62,21.8,8.001,21.8,8.001z M9.935,14.594l-0.001-5.62l5.404,2.82L9.935,14.594z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Swadlincote in the heart of the National Forest, our education programmes at Rosliston cover a wide range of different environmental education activities, bringing pupils closer to the incredible nature which surrounds them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our sessions are designed to appeal to all pupils, whatever their ability or preferred learning style. They include traditional environmental education activities like \u2018Nature Detectives\u2019, \u2018Pondlife\u2019 and \u2018Natural Design&#8217;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">With enough notice, we can also adapt to suit your theme, whether that be Pirates, &#8216;Environmental Fun&#8217;, Bear Hunts, The Great Fire of London&#8230; or Aliens!<br><br><strong>Specialist sessions<\/strong> are also available, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Years\/KS1<\/strong> &#8211; &#8216;Teddy Bushcraft&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KS2 <\/strong>&#8211; &#8216;Working the Woods \u2013 past, present and future&#8217; (where you can develop your own trail routes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Level Geography<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=4331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&#8216;Carbon &amp; Water&#8217; fieldwork session<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Some of our most popular sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-e5677b33\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Minibeast Mysteries<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Focusing on minibeast investigation in several different habitats across the site. Consider how minibeasts are adapted to these different habitats e.g. looking at camouflage, colour and shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>Nature Detectives<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Using our senses and a variety of equipment to explore and discover site secrets! Includes a short walk looking for signs of wildlife, both plants and animals (including minibeasts). We are able to focus this session on habitats, adaptation, food chains, the roles (niches) of different creatures and\/or identification\/classification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Natural Design<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A walk to look at natural and manmade sculptures on site and making a collage or sculpture from natural materials. Don\u2019t forget to bring your camera to record the work!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>Pondlife<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pond dipping &#8211; focusing on identification and\/or adaptation. We can focus on one pond or compare what lives in two ponds under different forms of management. Includes learning how to pond dip safely, respecting pond wildlife and observing the characteristics of various pondlife.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Secret Lives of Trees<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">More than thirty species of tree grow at Rosliston. Come and find out more about them! How does a tree grow? Why are trees so important? How do you tell them apart?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>Tree Planting<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In some years we are able to provide <strong>free<\/strong> tree planting sessions funded by the Woodland Trust and the National Forest Company. Contact us for more details\/to go on waiting list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Shelter Building<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A hands on shelter building session in the woods! Working together, learn how to construct and take down a shelter made from natural materials safely. We can link this to natural disasters and storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div>Woodland Experience<\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Spend a day exploring the woodland using ideas from Forest School and Earth Education. Sessions can include a selection of woodland games, team working activities, basic bushcraft and survival skills, creative crafts, reflective activities and\/or a camp fire. Can be adapted to fit a particular theme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Outdoor Maths<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Take up the challenge! An assortment of mathematical activities around the site. Developed in partnership with the local primary schools network group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">School Visit Programme leaflets &#8211; a summary of our sessions, facilities and prices can be downloaded here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rosliston-School-Visits-Primary-and-Early-Yrs-Jan-2024-to-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primary &amp; Early Years<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rosliston-School-Visits-Secondary-and-Colleges-April-2024-to-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secondary &amp; Colleges<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Educational Visits Essential Information Pack (including risk assessment info, site maps, essential pre-visit info, health &amp; safety and booking form)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-2026-EDUCATION-VISITS-ESSENTIAL-INFORMATION-inc-Booking-form-Maps-and-Risk-Assessment-info.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Subjects covered in our sessions include science, geography, history, music, literacy, technology, maths, citizenship and art and design. Ask for more information on how we can adapt sessions to include more on particular topics, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Active South Derbyshire also run a School Enrichment Delivery scheme where they bring learning to life beyond the Classroom. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southderbyshire.gov.uk\/our-services\/education-and-schools\/school-enrichment-delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Active South Derbyshire Schol Enrichment Delivery\">School Enrichment Brochure<\/a> for further details on the fantastic activities they provide and how they are able to work with you to make a bespoke booking tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ASD-logo-stacked-CMYK-1024x874.jpg\" alt=\"Active South Derbyshire Logo\" class=\"wp-image-5485\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1716266768244965;width:84px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ASD-logo-stacked-CMYK-1024x874.jpg 1024w, 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book an educational group visit now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary and Early Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=4990\">Book Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Secondary Schools and Colleges<\/strong> please email &nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><br>If you require additional information or wish to make an enquiry, please contact us via the methods at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0323-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2425\" style=\"width:406px;height:304px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0323-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0323-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0323-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0323-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0323-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We can offer a range of&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Woodland Experience\u2019<\/strong> sessions, including bushcraft and <br>fire-lighting\/campfire cooking,&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Forest School\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;taster days and programmes for all age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Tailor-made packages are available for schools \u2013 tell us your requirements and we will do our best to deliver a package to suit you and your pupils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This may also include training for you and your colleagues. We would be happy to meet you, show you the facilities and discuss your requirements in person.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qedjw-22st-Nov-007-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2429\" style=\"width:525px;height:394px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qedjw-22st-Nov-007-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qedjw-22st-Nov-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qedjw-22st-Nov-007-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qedjw-22st-Nov-007-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qedjw-22st-Nov-007-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Educational sessions are available in term time or in school holidays, and can be booked via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=4990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"online form\">booking page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For groups in the holidays we can lead fun sessions with an environmental theme &#8211; e.g. mini-beast hunting or organise a \u2018Summer School\u2019 for you. Fun days can be developed from any of our standard sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our general risk assessment and more information is available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Health and Safety\">Health and Safety<\/a> page, or contact us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Prices<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Standard sessions<\/strong><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Up to 2 hours<br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> \u00a3110 per class of up to 30 pupils <br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> \u00a3200 per whole day &#8211; two sessions of up to 2hrs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Years sessions<\/strong><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Up to 1.5 hours<br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> \u00a385 per class of up to 30 pupils<br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Smaller groups recommended<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Please <strong>contact us<\/strong> for prices for <strong>secondary schools\/colleges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We also have some self-guided trails which you can follow at low cost or no cost, before or after your taught session. If needed, you can book a small room as a base which costs \u00a330 for half a day. The room is free for classes booking a whole day of sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Self-led Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Self-led groups are welcome on site <\/strong>and we want to help you make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If bringing 15 or more people<\/strong>, please discuss the date and other arrangements with us<strong> in advance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Occasionally schools and holiday clubs bring groups of children for the day without booking staff or anywhere for the children to shelter\/have lunch or leave their bags. This creates problems for the group and the site in the event of wet, cold or hot weather and is especially an issue in during the summer when the site is usually very busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Organising activities and making sure the children are protected from the elements during break times should be part of your risk assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note<\/strong>: we do not allow self-led groups to do habitat work, shelter building or collect material on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Led-Groups-booking-info-and-checklist-2025.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">self-led groups booking info and checklist<\/a> <\/strong>for guidelines for self-led visits, and contact us for advice before booking a coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t want to use any of our facilities or book our staff to lead activities, we can work with the National Forest team to find a suitable site closer to your school which could save you the coach costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">BOOKING &amp; FURTHER INFORMATION:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book<\/strong> your group visit here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=4990\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Alternatively, fill in the Environmental Education Project&nbsp;<strong>contact form<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-af6bdb36 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Or <strong>email<\/strong> us for further information at:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Or <strong>ring<\/strong> 01283 535039&nbsp;(answerphone)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in Swadlincote in the heart of the National Forest, our education programmes at Rosliston cover a wide range of different environmental education activities, bringing pupils closer to the incredible&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=145\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">School &#038; 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