Abberton Home Education: Pond Dipping

Our Abberton Home Education Group runs on the 4th Wednesday of every month (exc. August and December). These are drop-off sessions, so children do not need to be accompanied – it is for children aged 8-14. Each session has a theme, and we will complete activities and engage with nature based on the month's topic. This is a relaxed session where children can be themselves and work together to develop social skills and foster a deep understanding of wildlife and a love of the natural world.

In May we will do pond dipping and see who lives beneath the surface. We can take a look at the creatures we catch under a microscope and see how many newts we can spot.

Please come suitably dressed for the weather, as we will be outside for the whole session. A consent form should be completed before the session so that children can be dropped off.

Consent Form

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket to attend?

Home Education at Abberton is suitable for school-aged children aged 8 years and over.

📍Where do we meet?

Please head to the education shelter on arrival. Directions can be given at the front desk

🌳Will the activities take place outside?

Yes, we will be outside for the whole session. We also have an undercover shelter.

🌍Where are you based?

We are based in North Essex, local to Colchester.

🚗Is there parking?

Yes, we have a large free car park.

🔥What should we bring? Is food provided? (For sites with a campfire)

🥜My Child Has Allergies. Will they be able to eat the snack? (For sites with a campfire)

🥾What should we wear?

Please dress for being outside - lots of layers. If it has been raining, the paths will be muddy and have lots of puddles, so wellies or boots are advised.

🚻Are there toilets?

Yes, we have toilets, including an accessible toilet, in our Nature Discovery Park

☕Is there a Cafe or shop?

The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches.

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome at our events.

♿Are there accessible pathways?

Our trail follows one of our accessible gravel paths, so it is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. There is also ramp access to the shelter

Please find our booking terms and conditions here:

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