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Caring for where we live, our communities and for ourselves
Supporting learners who historically are more likely to experience nature-deprivation to access Morecambe Bay in educational, relevant and experiential ways. Accessibility, inclusion, care and communication are at the heart of this practice.
The following resources been designed by SEND colleagues for use in specialist provision but can also be used with children and young people in mainstream settings.
Nature Ninjas is an educational initiative designed to empower students to connect with nature and environment through experiential, curriculum-linked learning. Using seasons, these resources combine science, geography, and citizenship. They integrate place-based outdoor exploration and nature-connection, using season linked activities and motivational sticker charts.
Nature Ninjas has been designed by the four teachers who make up the MBC SEND Working Group, who together have a total of 51 years of expertise in SEND education. Each feels passionately about the transformative effect of outdoor learning on confidence, curiosity, and resilience. Supported by community collaboration through the Morecambe Bay Curriculum, Nature Ninjas bridges academic, emotional, and physical development, helping all learners thrive through meaningful engagement with the natural world.
Each activity has been designed to be accessible for informal, semi-formal and formal learning.
Step 1) Download Nature Ninjas Facilitator's Notes
Step 2) Below you will find activities and stickers for each season
Step 3) Provide your students with the Nature Ninjas Student Activity Record Cards
Autumn Term - Nature Ninjas Autumn Activities and Nature Ninjas Autumn Stickers
Spring Term - Nature Ninjas Spring Activities and Nature Ninjas Spring Stickers
Summer Term - Nature Ninjas Summer Activities and Nature Ninjas Summer Stickers
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Aligned with an inclusive, differentiated and ambitious approach to the National Curriculum, Lancaster University researchers have been working alongside SEND teachers. Together they have developed educational resources that link to cutting-edge, place-based and sustainability research with forward-thinking SEND practice.
Explore the resources below, designed to be adaptable to different settings around the Bay:
KS2 SEND Years 3-6 working at P level 3ii. With option to extend to KS3 and KS4.
Developed by: Sarah Banks, Sandside Lodge School, Ulverston and Dr Andrew Folkard, LU
Wade into the wonderful world of seagrass! Learn about how their fascinating meadows perform many vital functions because of their uniqueness. Enjoy a sensory exploration of experiences teaching children about conservation in their local environment and encouraging them to ask questions about what they can do to help their environment. Even apply their new knowledge by creating a seagrass support!
How Can we Save Super Seagrass Overview
How Can we Save Super Seagrass Resources - Free Dropbox Download
Developed by: Andy Smith, Sandgate School, Kendal, with introduction from Prof Charlotte Baker, LU
Environmental and place-based learning is for everyone and we are committed to ensuring that all learners from around the Bay can access this. Find out more about the importance of inclusion and gain some practical advice about how to adapt your plans to the needs of all students.
Adapting other MBC resources for all overview
Adapting other MBC resources for all Resources - Free Dropbox Download
