It is essential that problem solvers are prepared appropriately for outdoor weather conditions - Wellies, warm socks, several layers of warm clothes, hats, gloves, sun creams, etc.
Groups of about 10 problem solvers with one Hockerton resident/expert and one helper / teacher provided by the school.
The LEA has a satisfactory EV2 from Hockerton and currently considers the site a safe and suitable place for educational visits. There are first aid qualified staff available for each visit.
Problem solvers arrive and prepare for their mission:
Health and safety briefing
Put on warm clothes and wellies
Equip with maps, pens, paper and clipboards
Separate into topic groups of about 10 problem solvers per group
Mapping tour of site:
In topic groups, problem solvers are taken on a tour of the site by a Hockerton resident/expert.
Each problem solver is given a map on which they mark site features that offer potential solutions relating to their topic.
On returning to school, each topic group can share their observations to obtain a complete map of the Hockerton site.
Activities:
Each topic group is taken to an appropriate location on the site to carry out their topic-related activities.
Unless otherwise requested, HHP will choose a selection of the activities, shown on the relevant topic pages, to suit time of year and weather conditions.
The aim is to spend as much time outside as possible experiencing the natural environment directly. Some areas will be more naturally sheltered, such as woodland. If the weather is poor, use will be made of temporary structures (e.g. gazebo, marquee) or a new community building.
