School Visits to Cannock Chase
Tanglewood offers half day and full day programmes for schools on Cannock Chase at Marquis Drive Visitor Centre in association with Staffordshire County Council. Each session links with the national curriculum and offers a number of hands-on activities for Key Stage 1 and 2.
Teddy Bears Picnic EYFS
Venture through our magical woodland looking for the Tanglewood Teddies! A beautiful half day of storytelling and fun activities based on how woodland animals survive.
Key concepts: Imagination, speaking and listening, creativity, social skills and understanding of the natural world
Enchanted Forest EYFS/KS1
Our most popular programme. Did you know Tanglewood has magical fairies and dragons? Come and search our woodland for a very cheeky dragon called Norris, build fairy houses and meet the Bogats! For a full day enjoy stories, songs and toasting marshmallows around a campfire. A perfect day to watch those little imaginations grow.
Key concepts: Imagination, speaking/listening, creativity, social skills and understanding of the natural world.
Nature Detectives EYFS/KS1
After a short presentation on wildlife and trees, go on a woodland adventure using all your senses. A great programme for introducing the children to new surroundings. We will hunt for minibeasts, create animal homes and play games.
Key concepts: Habitats, identification, camouflage, adaptations, trees, plants and animals, senses
Hello to Habitats! KS1
After a woodland habitat presentation, venture through our woods identifying trees, plants and animal signs. The children will discover habitats, learn about food chains and germination and enjoy the art of minibeast hunting. After lunch we continue to delve in to the world of habitats with some fun seasonal activities.
Key concepts: Habitats, germination, trees, identification, care of the environment, food chains, hibernation
Natures Palette EYFS/KS1/KS2
This programme is all about art — outside art! We venture in to the woods, get inspired and create some amazing natural masterpieces for your school. You will be amazed at how imaginative the children become and what we achieve individually and as a group.
Key concepts: Imagination, art and design, speaking and listening, creativity, social skills and understanding of the natural world
Forest Survival KS2
Have you got what it takes to survive in the woods? Complete a series of challenges including den building, fire lighting and some hidden surprises! Team work at its best!
Key concepts: Survival, teamwork, problem solving, communication skills, co-operation
Stone Age KS2
Step back in time to the Stone Age and discover how life used to be. Create your own tribe and learn how to be a “hunter gatherer”. Build a temporary shelter, forage for food… let’s hope it isn't poisonous, stalk a sabre tooth cat, learn how to create fire and much, much more.
Key concepts: Survival, teamwork, problem solving, communication skills, co-operation, materials, habitats
Habitat Heroes! KS2
Explore our woodland or heathland habitat (site specific) and take an in-depth look at the flora and fauna. Investigate adaptations, food chains and photosynthesis together with the uses and threats to the habitats today. Who will be the superhero survivors that have stood the test of time?
Key concepts: Habitats, germination, photosynthesis, growth, materials, care of environment, sustainability
Shake off SATS! KS2
This day is all about end of term fresh air and fun! The children have worked so hard, now it’s time to shake it off and get “Tangled!” A fun packed day full of games, challenges and team work. SATS…. what SATS?
Key concepts: Fun, exercise, teamwork, communication and shaking off SATS!
*Tangle up!*
If you see 2 separate activities you like the look of, let us know and we can create a day that suits your requirements - Feel free to get tangled!
What teachers are saying about Tanglewood
Dear Tanglewood, I would just like to send a huge thank you following our Tanglewood day with St. Filumenas School reception class on Wednesday. I am only a parent who was asked to accompany the children so not a teacher myself, but felt strongly that I should personally send my thanks on such a wonderful day. Rowan, our guide, was absolutely fantastic; she engaged brilliantly with the children, making them laugh, and totally immerse themselves in the whole experience. She gained the children's respect from the beginning and kept them engaged through out. As a mum of three, eldest 10, I have participated in many school and personal day trips and I have to say that Tanglewood was one of the best. I have been singing your praises ever since! Thank you once again on behalf of the 3 parent helpers who all agree it was wonderful!
Mrs Jo Holt, St. Filumenas Primary School
“A wonderful day, the leaders were fantastic and very welcoming. It was a perfect day!”
Picknalls Infant School, Uttoxeter
“The children loved it!”
Minworth Primary School
“What a wonderful and magical way to end our fairy topic. Thank you.”
Leasowes Primary School
“Thank you for a fantastic trip enjoyed by staff, children and parent helpers. We look forward to booking again next year.”
May Bank Infants School
“We had a super leader with great knowledge.”
East Park Primary School
“Katie was great with our children, a great day enjoyed by all.”
Trinity C of E Primary School
“It is wonderful to be with a knowledgeable leader who interacted with the children at their level. Many thanks.” “We had a super morning – thank you!”
St Luke’s’ Primary
“A very engaging day (Naughty Norris Forest Adventure) which works at the children’s level. We will come again and would recommend it to other schools.”
“Thank you for a well organised and informative visit. The children have really enjoyed it and learnt lots!”
Chuckery Primary School
“We loved the hands-on interaction with nature.”
St. Thomas’s C of E Primary
“We’ve had a fantastic day – well organised and at the right level. Thank you!”
Hobhill Primary School
“A great day – the children loved it!”
Hydesville Primary School