Through
its own initiative and with the co-operation of The
John Simonds Trust (a local rural educational
charity) the Estate provides access to many schools.
Wetland
meadows adjacent to the River Pang are farmed under
the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and with the
help of an education supplement, provide a location
for many school groups to study river and waterside
landscape features.
In
June each year the Estate hosts the Englefield
Countryside Days for Schools. Approximately
1500 primary school children from the Reading and
Newbury area spend a day looking at all aspects
of farm, estate and heritage management.
There
are many curriculum opportunities for educational
visits to the Estate and assistance is provided on
request. The Estate has a detailed Health and Safety
Policy for all schools visits.
Education: Overview
