“Having looked at photographs of buildings, street furniture and facilities in Charnwood, the children were bubbling over with their own ideas for things they would like to see near them. It was amazing to see their really creative drawings take shape on a map of the area. We’d been investigating local leisure pursuits
and this was a useful extension. Making a model map of an area and discussing where the roads, services and houses should be sited was extremely useful mapwork and language work, as well as giving good insights into settlements.”

“I must say thanks very much for a great two days. The children thoroughly enjoyed it. When are you coming back?”

“My Year 3 class (7-8 year olds) had a very enjoyable two days working with your team. The several maps produced showed a good progression of ideas. We continued the project for several days after your team had left. We produced a delightful fantasy map.”

“I’d been looking forward to the team from Charnwood Arts visiting my Year 4 class. People who would stimulate the pupils and give them a fresh look and a different slant on their area. I wasn’t disappointed. The team were bright and keen to inform but also careful to listen to the children.”

“We certainly had a valuable two days and we are all eagerly awaiting the chance to visit the website.”

“Even the most difficult child to motivate was keen and interested. I didn’t hear the word ‘boring’ once. It was very hands on with probing questions and time for the children to think and discuss between each other and the team.”