Here at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary we have always supported local home educators. Several local groups already use our facilities on site for group visits, while a number of individual families bring their young learners for an alternative day out.
Having recently realised that there are more Home Educators in the area than previously thought, we’ve decided to run some special Home Education Days throughout our quieter season. These will feature all the same benefits as our group days, but will be open to all, allowing families to get to know others who share similar interests.
Education Officer Susan explains “Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is unique to the area, in that we can offer bespoke educational activities about bird of prey conservation for groups who visit us. We understand that not all home educators will be part of a larger group, and wanted to offer them an opportunity to meet others in a safe and friendly environment which caters for their learners needs.”
We are planning to start these days in November, with two or three sessions planned per day (to cater for different ages/ abilities). Each session will be limited to a max of 8 participants, allowing us to use our private Activity Room for most activities, and catering for those who may not cope in larger group environments.
Session topics will be pre-set initially, however there is scope for participants to put forward suggestions for other topics or subjects going forwards.
To help us make sure that we offer what is needed, we have created a very short survey for home educators to complete. You can also leave your contact details on the survey to be added to our mailing list so you won’t miss any updates. Alternatively, keep an eye on our social media for further announcements.
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