Visits and workshops
In this sectionDevon schools are very fortunate to have a fantastic Waste Education programme available to them. The Waste Educators will work with schools to identify their main sources of waste, they will then be able to work with groups to develop an action plan and run workshops and activities! |
Devon Waste Educators - Resource Futures
Available for Devon LEA schools.
Devon County Council works in partnership with Resource Futures to provide a range of exciting curriculum linked workshops to Devon LEA schools.
Click on the programme below to download:-
Primary schools programme of workshops
Secondary schools programme of workshops
For further details of the Waste Education Programme or to make a booking please contact our Waste Education Officers on:-
Tel. 07944 791971 or by e-mail: waste.education@resourcefutures.co.uk
We are very proud of the work our Waste Educators do and have received some excellent feedback. To view a collection of teachers and pupils comments click here.
Site Visits and Shows
Landfill Site and Recycling Centre Visit
Available for Devon LEA schools only.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of waste management.
The County Council works in partnership with Teignbridge District Council and Viridor Waste Management to offer schools a free V.I.P. tour around Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Newton Abbot and Heathfield Landfill Site, Kingsteignton.
Due to the high demand, we can offer a visit to one class, or maximum group size of 32 (28 children plus 4 adults) per school each educational year, so book early to avoid disappointment! Click here for further details and to see a typical agenda for the tour.
For information about Theatre Groups or site visits contact Heidi Diepold on 01392 382920 or by emailing recycle@devon.gov.uk
Mrs Recycle
Available Free for Schools in Torridge District area.
Mrs Recycle offers Schools and other interested groups in North Devon area a range of interactive and hands on activities that encourage all to think about the 3Rs.
Schools in Torridge area can book Mrs Recycle free of charge where the programme is funded by Torridge District Council. For more information click here.
Elfic - Juggler and Jester
Chargeable - Schools may book Elfic directly using the link below.
Elfic operates throughout South Devon and uses his unique skills to impart information and ideas. His "Sort it Out, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ... On a Unicycle" show teaches children about the 3R's and also covers the nature and properties of materials as covered in the KS1 and KS2 Science curriculum.
To find out more click here.
