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Student sit around a map of Africa and Europe, taking part in an exercise.
  • Design & Technology
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Key Stage 1
  • Maths
  • RE
  • Science

From Mountsorrel to Mombasa: Rebecca Wakefield’s Incredible Journey

Find out what Rebecca sees on her 97-day journey to Africa. Meet the extraordinary animals that she encounters, and discover the new foods that she tastes on her arrival in Zanzibar and Kenya.

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A expert from the 1881 census, showing a list of occupations.
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Key Stage 2
  • Maths

Forest Families: The 1881 Census

A set of resources for teachers to use in class, so that students can examine the historic human geography of Charnwood Forest.

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A traditional willow charcoal burners hut
  • Art and Design
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Key Stage 2
  • Maths
  • Science

Charcoal Burning

In partnership with Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group, we have developed a field-trip for upper Key Stage 2 students focusing on what was once an important aspect of our forest industry and economy: charcoal burning.

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3 children sitting on the floor doing the Through the Keyhole classroom exercise.
  • English
  • History
  • Key Stage 2
  • Maths

Through the Keyhole

What will you find as you peek through the keyhole of one of Charnwood Forest’s Tudor houses?

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