Decision details

Carlton Digby Forest School Sessions at Digby Park

Reference: D373

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give permission for Carlton Digby School to run 5 Forest School sessions at Digby Park, Mapperley as follows:
Dates and Times: Tuesdays: 17/11/15, 24/11/15, 1/12/15, 8/12/15, 15/12/15 (10.45am -11.45am)
Event Activities:
Session 1: Rules and exploring the site, Session 2: Exploring the site and collecting natural objects, Session 3: Minibeasts, Session 4: Building temporary shelters, Session 5: Fire building

Decision:

That the Forest School sessions are allowed to go ahead at Digby Park between 17th November and 15th December (Attendance, est. 10 pupilis and 5/6 staff).
This decision is dependent on correct insurance and the issue of a user licence agreement indemnifying Gedling Borough Council in the event of accident for any activities held on the recreation ground.

Reasons for the decision:

To encourage Schools’ use of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces for environmental education

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event

Publication date: 23/10/2015

Date of decision: 23/10/2015