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Sustainable Living/Sustainable Lifestyle
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The aim – Education that meets the needs of the individual; promoting self-esteem and social responsibility
Inclusion
The vision-
To respect the environment & promote issues associated with sustainable development To value the local community & the partners of the project at equal levels To encourage individuality, teamwork & creativity To develop and promote learning through the 14-19 Curriculum
Educational Programmes - The Quarry Lifecycle Programme is a series of workshops and activities aimed at local schools. Beginning in winter with a tree planting scheme, followed in late spring by our garden detectives workshops. 
We achieve our vision through engaging children and young adults in restoration & education projects around Borras quarry. Our educational projects such as ‘tree planting schemes, Garden Detective programme and Creature Quest help us to increase the biodiversity and monitor the amount of new wildlife species on the quarry; whilst helping individuals appreciate the environment as a source of inspiration. The larger restoration projects like ‘St. Christopher’s Community Woodland’ and Lagoon 2A restoration are helping us develop good community advocates; young citizens who respect and value both human diversity and the need for individual social responsibility.
Promoting Sustainable Development is instrumental to our approach. DfES (Department for Education and Skills) definition of sustainable development and the guideline principle adopted by the Centre staff is:- "The goal of sustainable development is to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life; without compromising the quality of life of future generations."
All our projects aim to challenge people, directly or indirectly on the importance of local and global citizenship. Using our environment as a learning vehicle, we’ve help empower young people to develop community advocacy and awareness of the impact their living/lifestyle choices have on future generations.
Dealing with disaffected students - Over the years we have provided work experience placements to students who are struggling in the school setting. These pupils are, for different reasons not attending their school, or are being disruptive in class. When students are referred to we often find that our small project, are able to offer the change in learning environment that promotes and develops an opportunity to learn practical skills.  All students who attend the Centre, whether for work experience placements, or full time become part of our accreditation scheme, through the 'Open College Network'. These young people are working toward entry/ foundation level grades in a variety of practical skill based learning. We offer students access to 30 hour ‘OCN’ credits in;
Restoration Projects
- Introduction to woodland planting
- Introduction to basic tree and weed identification
Countryside Awareness
- Introduction to countryside awareness
- Introduction to running a coffee shop
- Introduction to following a recipe
- Basic food hygiene
- Introduction to preparing and baking cakes
Waste Management
- Materials collection in waste recycling
Wood Occupation
- Introduction to safe working practice
- Introduction to cutting, fixing and finishing
- Introduction carpentry/woodwork joints
Horticulture
- Introduction to ground preparation
- Introduction to planting out
- Introduction to propagation in a seed tray
Open College Network Accreditations
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