John O'Leary Education Centre

Situated in the heart of Cannock Chase Country Park, this purpose built Education Centre provides an ideal location for all your educational needs.

Since its opening in August 2000, many schools and educational organisations have taken advantage of the superb facilities and the beautiful surroundings.

The aim of the Education Centre is to increase awareness of environmental education in general and specifically Cannock Chase, by providing a base for visits from schools, colleges and universities.

Funded by Staffordshire County Council, the Staffordshire Environmental Fund and the Countryside Agency, the Centre is fully equipped and is complemented by the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and café which provides a wide range of hot and cold meals and snacks. Packed lunches can also be provided either at the centre or from your own school.

The Education Centre consists of 2 large rooms having comfortable seating capacity for 30 people in each room. If the weather is fine, why not use the picnic tables outdoors?

The equipment available includes:

Computer (linked to Internet), TV and slide projector
Scanner and Printer, PA equipment
Digital camcorder, Cassette and CD players
Digital camera, OHP and flip charts

The Ranger Service will provide the appropriate number of trained, knowledgeable staff who are experienced in dealing with school parties. Staff will tailor your visit to suit your specific requirements by prior arrangement and all the work done is related to the National Curriculum. See our Information for Schools page for an information booklet aimed at teachers, detailing relevant activities. The Ranger Service, as a part of the County Council, has a comprehensive Safety Policy and appropriate briefings are given to pupils on each visit.

Some examples of the service provided includes:
Life Processes and Living things, The weather/seasons, Leisure and tourism, Land management (citizenship), Art and craft, Orienteering/map reading

Hire Costs: (School visits are charged per pupil).
£2.00 per pupil (within Staffordshire County Council).
£2.50 per pupil (outside of S.C.C. & non-L.E.A. schools).

For Booking please contact:
Rob Davies on 01543 871773

or download a booking form here and send it to:

Kirsty Nixon
Environment and Countryside
Development Services Directorate
Riverway
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3TJ

Last Modified: 05/06/2008 11:14:29
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