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the workshop opened my eyes to the world of conservation. I can't wait to get involved - year 10 Student, Wiltshire
WILDED WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
Our WildED Programme consists of a series of tailored workshops and student-led activities for students in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 that take place during one school term. This expedition into the world of conservation gives students the skills and knowledge to lead their own environmental action projects that will have a positive impact on their local area. WildED consists of:
1. Inspiring Workshops
3 two-hour workshops run by our team at your school, building environmental knowledge, project management and teamwork skills.
2. Action Project
Student teams apply their learning by taking action on issues they care about, supported by our team, volunteers and their teachers along the way.
3. Perfect the Pitch
Students show us and their peers what they have achieved during their projects and the impact their actions have had, developing their powers of analysis and presentation skills.
4. Meet the Experts
Winning teams from several schools battle it out to be crowned WildED victors at our end of term ‘Dragons’ Den’ event, in front of a panel of conservation experts.
Action for Conservation has not just inspired our students but has also given them practical ways of acting on their inspiration. Their staff were friendly, engaging and highly effective at communicating the urgency and relevance of environmental conservation
Mr Jones, Brentside High School, Ealing
All our students were thoroughly engaged by the stimulating material, style of delivery and fascinating tales. As a result, a number of them are hoping to secure work experience placements in conservation or to pursue work in this important area
Mrs Ryschnovsky, Beaminster School, Dorset
HOST WILDED
Our team run the WildED Programme in different regions across the UK each school term. We are running WildED in the following areas in the coming year:
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We are passionate about bringing nature into the lives of all young people, regardless of circumstance. Our WildED programme currently runs in schools in which an average of 49% of pupils are in receipt of pupil premium.
Interested schools will need to be able to:
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Select 30 students to take part in the programme.
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Set aside time for students to attend all three workshops and work on their projects in groups.
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Work closely with the AFC team to mentor and support the students as they plan and lead their projects.
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TIMELINE 2019/2020
Autumn Term 2019 London & South East
Manchester & Liverpool
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Spring Term 2020 London & South East
Manchester & Liverpool
Bristol & South West
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Summer Term 2020 London & South East
Manchester & Liverpool
Bristol & South West
86%
...of students more aware of and excited about the role they could play...
86%
... of students better understand what Conservation is, and why it is so important...
...of students know what a career in Conservation looks like...
84%
Students
Teachers
100%
100%
...of teachers would recommend us to another school...
...of teachers would host us again...
83%
...of teachers thought we linked well to the curriculum...
OUR IMPACTS
OUR WORKSHOP LEADERS
WildED is run by our team of young conservationists from across the world who bring their real-world experiences to the classroom and show students what being a conservationist can look like. We train all of our workshop leaders in participatory forms of engagement so that these seasoned conservationists can make the most of the opportunity to communicate their work and experiences.
