School Sessions Provided by Sutton Ecology Centre

Sutton Ecology Centre is your local Environmental Education provider! We aim to provide inspiring places to deliver the National Curriculum, encourage children and young people to develop an interest in the natural world, give children a chance to discover Sutton's nature in a safe environment and teach using a variety of different learning styles to include all students.

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What we offer:

  • Experienced outdoor education staff to lead sessions: For an overview please download our pdf icon Education Information [563kb] booklet
  • Sessions at Sutton Ecology Centre Nature Reserve
  • Sessions at a variety of green spaces and nature reserves throughout Sutton: To find out more visit our Coming to a Green Space Near You! page
  • Sessions to fit in with National Curriculum at all levels: To find out more visit the relevant pages: Foundation & KS1, KS2 & KS3, GCSE & A level.
  • All sites risk assessed and staff CRB checked
  • All equipment and resources provided
  • Fun after schools clubs & community group sessions: Visit our Community Groups & Clubs page to find out more.
  • Outreach at your school or in your school grounds
  • Specific activities adapted for groups with special needs
  • Free pre-visit to help you plan for your school trip

Planning your visit

  • School sessions are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.00 am-12.00 noon or 13.00 pm-15.00 pm. Mornings, afternoons and whole days must all be booked in advance.
  • We can teach a maximum of 35 children at any one time.
  • Teachers can also teach their own class in our grounds with our equipment (DIY), we require teachers to come on a pre-visit. These sessions are available on Fridays.

To make a booking or for further information, phone our education team on 020 8770 5820, or email us on sec@sutton.gov.uk.

We look forward to seeing you and your class soon!

Coming to a Green Space Near You

We have extended our service to provide more choices and exciting new opportunities!

Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 Sessions

Sutton Ecology Centre offers a wide variety of school sessions suitable for Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3 classes, linked to the National Curriculum.

Foundation and Key Stage 1 Sessions

Sutton Ecology Centre offers a wide variety of school sessions suitable for Foundation and Key Stage 1 classes, linked to the National Curriculum.

GCSE and A level Sessions

Sutton Ecology Centre offers educational fieldwork sessions to Secondary Schools at many of Sutton's Nature Reserves and Green Spaces.