Conway Centres Tattenhall

Curriculum topics available: Materials and recycling, Plastic pollution, Extreme Weather, Rainforest, Sustainable living, Global warming, Renewable Energy, Climate change, Conservation, Fairtrade, Natural Disasters, Pollution, Flooding.

Using the natural beauty of the landscape surrounding in our residential centres, this residential enables learners to understand how human actions have consequences for our planet. Tackling issues like climate change, consumables/waste and conservation through art, dance, drama and music workshops. With Q&A’s from leading practitioners, activities will develop pupil knowledge and understanding of sustainability through positive action.

Curriculum topics available: Climbing, Canoeing, Orienteering, High Ropes.

From reaching new heights on the tree climb where pupils will support belaying and cheering on their peers to working together in a canoe and navigating the water - this centre offers high-adventure activities both on and off-site

Curriculum topics available: How and why the War started, War and the British Empire, Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain, The Home Front, Rationing, D Day Landings and VE Day, Drills and Marches, Trench Warfare, Evacuation.

Experience first hand what it would be like to live through Britain’s Home Front during WWII. Set in the historic village of Tattenhall with WW2 landmarks, stories and real life experiences at every turn. This day experience will allow children to learn through an immersive and active series of activities and workshops from the moment they arrive through to when they leave.

Starting with a mock evacuation and including a visit to a to scale Anderson shelter, the day will include opportunities to cover some of the following themes:

• Cooking and Rations
• Search & Rescue including stretcher making and first aid
• Making and flying your very own Horsa Glider on the site used to make them during WW2.
• The role of Tattenhall in WW2 and the impact on the surrounding area.
• What life was like living as an evacuee in WW2.

At Conway Centres, no child gets left behind. We pride themselves on offering every child a completely unique experience. Our team will always encourage children to believe in themselves whilst supporting them in however they would like to be involved. Working closely with SEAS charity who enable people and families living with SEND to enjoy outdoor adventure – the staff are fully trained in supporting all abilities.

Curriculum topics available: Printmaking, Drawing, Sculpture, Design, Painting, Craft, Textiles.

Conway Centres offer Creative Arts programmes which provide a wide variety of opportunities for children and young people. Whether you need subject specific themes or would like us to select the theme for you – the team are experts in tailoring an Art residential to support your needs, the curriculum and your focus.

Each centre offers a wide range of disciplines which will inspire, engage, and challenge your students. These include:
Painting
Sculpture/construction
Clay/plaster casting
Sketchbook/observational work
Textiles
Batik
Printing

Curriculum topics available: Canoeing.

Working together navigating a canoe, this adventure activity encourages young people to step out of their comfort zones, learn and develop their water confidence and build their self-confidence. Whilst having fun with friends they will develop their resilience and may find a new love for adventure.

Whether you are looking to support your Geography curriculum or a place to support and enhance your Duke of Edinburgh award - located in Tattenhall village close to many different and distinctive landscapes, this centre is perfect for Field Studies.