All quotes below are taken from the responses to the education summary questionnaire following the 2006 Flora of the Fells education work.

Schools who took part
Burneside; Staveley; Consiton ; Long Marton; Holme; Sedbergh; Kirby Stephen

‘How helpful to you was working with the Flora of the Fells Education Officer’ (1 = not helpful, 5 = very Helpful)

86% (5 out of 7 schools) said 5
14% (1 out of 7 schools) said 4

‘What were the Benefits to you of working with the Flora of the Fells Education Officer?’

“Specific knowledge and experience that staff did not have!”, “Experience of talking to groups of Kids.”

“Knowledge of events/ plant life in Cumbria and at Moorside reserve. Overview of Cumbrian Context.”

“Excellent local  knowledge of the range of Flora and strong ability to interest and relate to the children.”

“Enhanced children’s learning in a way that could not be done by class teacher who do not have the in-depth knowledge.”

“Expert knowledge of the local area. Funding for artist in residence and transport. Help with finding and booking artist and transport.”

“On our walk the Flora of the Fells Education Officer used her expertise with the Flora of the area to help enrich the children’s experience.”

“A different perspective of the future use of the Fells.  Plus a different voice for the pupils to listen to.”

‘How relevant were the activities carried out with the Flora of the Fells Education Officer to the National Curriculum?’
(1 = not relevant, 5 = very relevant)

71% (5 out of 7 ) said 5
29% (2 out of 7) said 4

‘What subject areas did the activities cover out of Science, History, Geography, Art, PSHE (Personal, Social And Health Education), other?’

Science (5 out of 7) 71% of the schools
Geography (5/7 ) 71% of the schools
History (1 out of 7) 14% of the schools
Art (3 out of 7) 43%
PSHE (2 out of 7) 28%

‘What do you think were the learning outcomes of the activities?’
“Awareness / appreciation of the environment, Experience of the woodland environment, discover new areas.”

“Highlighting awareness of local reserve to the local children, raising awareness of plants their beauty and uniqueness.” “Linking science with art , producing superb pictures.”

“Children had much clearer understanding of the range of flora , identification, interdependence, biodiversity and the balance of nature.” Steve Jackson Coniston.”

“Things don’t always have to be directly related to the National Curriculum. Children who live in an area of great natural beauty should be taught more about it a) to enjoy it and b) to look after it. Both of these were leaning outcomes in addition to the others.”

“To record from first hand experience and explore ideas. To discover skills in using clay, to be able to apply finishing techniques.”

“Recognition of certain types of plants/ trees. Knowledge of environment and habitat. Information relating to local poets.”

“Some understanding of the processes that affect the landscape and some knowledge of the future.”