Introducing Trainee Sophie Start

Tuesday 8th October 2019

Traineeship Title: Schools Education Trainee

What were you doing before starting your traineeship?

Primary School Teaching

What appeals to you most about the CET?

The range of environments that are available for the children to discover and explore – from the farm and gardens to the woodlands and surrounding forest, heathland and coast.

What are you most looking forward to about your time at the CET?

I’m looking forward to learning more about how to care for all these different environments and sharing that with school groups. I’ll be learning alongside them!

Where is your favourite location in the British countryside? What do you like about it?

The New Forest of course! My favourite spots are on the northern side of the forest nearer Salisbury.

What is your favourite farm animal and why?

Goats! I love their quirky personalities, intelligence and milk!

Something people may find surprising about you is…

I love geocaching! It’s a great way to discover new places.

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