Grow Your Community

Grow Your Community is a friendly and practical course designed to help you explore ways to make positive environmental changes in your local area.

Through discussions, activities and practical ideas, you will discover how small actions can make a big difference to your community and the environment. You will explore sustainable living, learn about growing and using your own vegetables, and find ways to make your neighbourhood greener.

The course also introduces opportunities to take part in citizen science projects and provides information about further learning, volunteering and employment opportunities.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in the environment, sustainability and making positive changes in their community.

You may benefit from this course if you:

• Want to learn more about environmental issues
• Are interested in sustainable living
• Would like to grow your own vegetables
• Want to make a positive difference in your community
• Enjoy learning with others in a supportive environment
• Would like information about further learning, volunteering or employment opportunities

What will I learn?

By attending this course, you will:

• Develop an awareness of how to make environmental change in your community or neighbourhood
• Explore practical ways to make your world greener
• Learn about growing and using your own vegetables
• Develop knowledge of citizen science and how to take part in simple environmental projects
• Increase your understanding of environmental sustainability
• Find out where to access Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to support your next steps

Course Format

You will learn in a relaxed and friendly group environment alongside other learners with similar interests.

The course consists of five sessions, each lasting two hours. Sessions include tutor-led learning, group activities and opportunities for independent learning. There will also be activities to complete at home to help develop your knowledge and put your learning into practice.

What Support Will I Receive?

You will be supported throughout the course by an experienced tutor. Sessions are welcoming, interactive and designed to help learners build confidence while developing their knowledge and skills.

What Will I Gain from Grow Your Community?

By completing Grow Your Community, you will:

• Increase your understanding of environmental issues
• Learn practical ways to support sustainability
• Gain confidence in making positive changes in your community
• Develop basic food-growing knowledge and skills
• Understand how to get involved in citizen science activities
• Discover further learning, volunteering and employment opportunities

Will I Be Assessed?

You will be required to complete some course paperwork during the course. This helps record and support your learning journey and achievements.

Funding