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Canal & River Trust - Explorers

The Canal & River Trust is the charity who looks after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe that life is better by water. 'Explorers' is the Trust's education programme aimed at children aged 5-11. We inspire children's learning by connecting them to our canals and rivers.

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Themed activities for schools and home schoolers.

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A Week of Wellbeing

An engaging teaching resource to help children look after their health and wellbeing. Tailored content for KS1 and KS2.

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Play your part in tackling plastic pollution. Sign your school up today.

Build a Canal

Use these activities and resources to encourage children to read, watch, play, create and do as they learn how and why canals were built and how they changed Britain.

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