Young Roots
Education Sessions
“What’s important is that children have the opportunity to bond with the natural world, to learn to love it and feel comfortable in it, before being asked to heal its wounds.”  
David Sobel
Our Young Roots sessions are designed to encourage and support children and young people to be global citizens, being a part of the puzzle to create a greener, sustainable world.
Learning opportunities can include, but are not limited to:
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A greater connection to nature, and understanding of its importance.
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A sense of positivity and power that they can be pivotal in supporting the natural world and tackling climate change through hands on activity.
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A knowledge and awareness of healthy eating and sustainable practice – for example, through:
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-growing, caring for and harvesting fruit and vegetables;
-discussing food, sustainable choices and business and food sources;
-composting;
-activities to support biodiversity;
-food preparation and cooking.
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This hands on learning supports the social, emotional and physical health of the child or young person, meeting them where they are and encouraging individual development.
Through the sessions learning naturally and holistically occurs, providing links to many
areas of the National Curriculum particularly SMSC and school-based topics.
Facilities on site include:
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fully enclosed market garden site,
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4 polytunnels,
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compost toilet,
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site kitchen,
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shelter in polytunnels and packing shed.
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Young Roots offer a range of sessions for schools/home education groups and other organisations supporting children/young people.
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The Young Roots sessions offer ‘Practical opportunities to participate in activities to increase climate resilience, reduce carbon impact and enhance biodiversity ….. enabling children and young people to translate knowledge into positive action to improve their local communities, their country and the planet.’ Action area 1: Climate education of the government’s "Sustainability and climate change: a strategy for the education and children’s services systems."
Our facilitators are all qualified educators with many years of experience working in schools and other settings. Their areas of expertise include Forest School Leader, Early Years and Individual Needs Specialist, Sustainability Educator, Nature Connection Facilitator.
Great Early Bird offers - book early to avoid disappointment!
Sessions can be provided as stand-alone taster sessions, or preferably a series of sessions in order to gain the most benefits.
Choose from the selection below or contact us to discuss sessions tailored to your own children's needs/learning:
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session 01
Future Grower Sessions
2 hours
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Explore Community Roots Growing Site together and learn about the project,
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Learn about No Dig growing and take part in gardening activities ,
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Herbal tea and taste seasonal veg.
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From £90/ session (depending on numbers of children)
session 03
Sustainability Session
2 or 3 hours
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Explore Community Roots Growing Site together and learn about the project, focussing on how we support community resilience and produce food sustainably,
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Growing activities focussing on how to grow food in planet positive ways, supporting nature, bio diversity and soil health ,
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Learn how Community Roots is an example of the change we need in order to develop a sustainable society,
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Discuss how we can have a positive impact on the world at school and or at home,
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Nature connection activity to support emotional well-being and mental health ,
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Herbal tea and taste seasonal veg.
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from £90/£120 per session
session 02
Harvest and Feast Session
3 hours
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Explore Community Roots Growing Site together and learn about the project,
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Learn about No Dig growing and take part in gardening activities ,
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Harvest, prepare and cook vegetables ,
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Share food together as part of a long table feast .
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From £120/session (depending on number of children)
session 04
Nature Connection, Growing and Wellbeing Session
2 or 3 hours
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Explore Community Roots Growing Site together and learn about the project,
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Short nature connection sessions,
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Mindful growing activities focussing on the beneficial effects of connecting with nature and how this can improve our emotional,
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Health and wellbeing, with ideas to take back to home and school,
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Prepare and share a meal together, (seasonal veg dependant!) focussing on connecting and building relationships.
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From £90/£120 per session