South Holderness Countryside Society
Education Policy
Introduction
The purpose of this policy is to convey the general assumptions and aims of the Society in nurturing the life-long learning of all! To this end it is hoped that we can update and amend this policy to take account of new initiatives, both locally and nationally.
General statement
As a registered charity (No 701627) the Society takes the view that it is our duty to promote education where at all possible, taking into consideration resources and possible effects upon biodiversity.
We are committed to using our nature reserves and expertise to provide a learning experience for a wide cross section of society.
Aims
- We aim to promote access to our managed sites, where legally possible, for the purposes of environmental studies, enjoyment of nature and survey/management work.
- We aim to run special events to promote understanding of the world around us.
- As a conservation body we will form links with local schools and colleges to offer opportunities to study in the field.
- Through our quarterly journal we aim to promote greater understanding and acknowledge of issues and habitats/species.
- With the provision of interpretive panels we aim to enlighten members of the public who visit our reserves.
- By bringing together specialists in particular disciplines we aim to enhance the knowledge of others.
- We aim to make our activities enjoyable and memorable for those who take part, thus creating a positive attitude towards the countryside, ecology and wildlife in general.
- We aim to promote a responsible attitude towards other citizens and our natural heritage.
- Where resources allow, we aim to produce educational material to be used by local groups, organisations, schools and colleges.
- All our educational activities will be subject to a risk assessment, in line with our Health and Safety policy and good practice on nature reserves.