Following the excitement of launching the pilot school sessions for the qualification in September, feedback is now starting to come in. All comments – both positive and constructive – are helping us understand what is working well and where we can make improvements.
Having now completed the first half term of delivery of our new Angling and the Countryside qualification, it is a good opportunity to assess progress, make any necessary adjustments and continue to develop the programme.
What is particularly exciting is the enthusiasm, energy and determination to build a community around the qualification. And that is exactly what we are doing: learning from one another along the way on what is already proving to be a grand adventure.
Students have been getting hands-on experience of a range of practical angling skills, from tying knots and setting up rods and reels to learning how to cast. The response has been extremely encouraging, with one teacher, Tom Maher, highlighting the high levels of engagement:
"The engagement level has been really high and I have had lots of moments where students have surprised me with their knowledge and awareness."
It is particularly satisfying to see how well students are retaining what they have learnt and putting it into practice, with their progress also being recorded in their workbooks.
This is an exciting step forward for Fishing for Schools, giving young people the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence through angling and outdoor learning, with the added benefit of working towards a recognised qualification.
Help us take the qualification further. Your donation will support the continued development of Angling and the Countryside, opening up new opportunities for young people to learn, achieve and gain a recognised qualification.