Who runs the centre? The centre is a KCC project managed by Kent Advisory Service partnership with the National Grid Company. It provides facilities for research and teaching. It supports schools throughout Kent. Programmes of Study are available from Key Stage 1 to 'A' Level.
	What facilities are there? We have a 9 hectare nature reserve including river, lakes and a wide range of other habitats, two Classroom/laboratory facilities, disabled persons/wheelchair access including toilets, a wide range of specialist field study equipment, library and resource centre, information technology suite including automatic weather station, video microscopy, Internet links and qualified teaching staff.
	What teaching programmes are on offer? You may make use of the facilities to teach your own programmes or choose from a variety of programmes of study which have been developed at the Centre. The programmes of study support Environmental Education across the National Curriculum. We specialise in Information Technology and the Environment as well as making use of our extensive biodiversity database. We are keen to work with schools in developing new programmes specific to their needs.
	How do I book a visit? Initially by telephone - we will reserve days for you and send you a booking form which you return to us as soon as possible. Our receipt of the completed booking form is confirmation of your booking. Bookings can be made up to one year in advance. Book well in advance. We strongly recommend a pre-visit, when you have booked your day with us, so that you can find out more about our centre and what it has to offer your school.
	When can I visit? We are open all year round during term time. We offer warm, safe facilities whatever the weather. Many programmes of study are well suited to the autumn and winter term as well as the summer terms.
	How many children can I bring? The Centre can cater for a maximum of two classes per day, maximum 70 children in total.
	How many adults should I bring? This depends on the age of the pupils. The minimum staffing ratio requirements are 1 : 10 adults to children (KS 1 - 2) 1 : 15, (KS 3 - A level). We do recommend higher staffing ratios than this because most of our activities work best with small groups.
	What do I need to bring? Packed lunch, appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions, (wellies are only necessary in very wet weather), portable first aid kit. You do not need clipboards or pencils. You also need a copy of the pupil register.
	What does CEEC provide? All teaching materials, worksheets, clipboards, pencils and other equipment. We have a small kitchen where staff can make hot drinks.
	How do we get there? We are off Broad Oak Road next to the Honda garage. There is an electronic barrier and a telephone from where you ring to gain access.
	How much does it cost? £60 per class per day for Kent LEA schools. Others please contact the Centre for information. Schools will be invoiced by KAS after their visit. There is an extra charge for video tapes, computer discs and multiple copies of coloured prints which you may wish to take away.