Hi lightyears,
Lucky you!! I hope you had a say in whether or not you wanted to be working with children?
It could be a great experience if it's what you want to do - if it's not then I'd pretty quickly let someone know I had de-selected myself!!
If you are keen then:
I would imagine there will be someone in the school who can give you advice and pointers towards all sorts of information sources. Make an appointment and ask to talk to someone about the school's ideas (and who else is doing what as well as a budget!)
There are a number of books around which might be of use too.... an internet search might be helpful. Try something like "Plant it, Grow it, Eat it". I think there is a book by the same title.
The local library should be able to point you in the right direction.
RHS Wisley ran a course for people working with children - it was brilliant. Loads of practical ideas, activites and tips on growing quick crops to suit the school year and what to do with them once you had the crop to harvest.
If you are anywhere near RHS Wisley and the course is still running maybe the school would be willing to ask a member of staff to attend and you could accompany them.
Whatever happens I wish you luck but don't try and take on too much in one go.
Is this intended as an after-school club or will it take place during the school day? If it is the last of these two then the school should be able to provide some curriculum planning / guidance and ideas as well as a member of staff for support.
I'd defintiely get in touch with the school (or ask someone from the Allotment committe to do this on your behalf) so that you can develop a clearer idea of what the school has in mind.
One last thing: If you are working with children you may need (if you have not got this) a level of clearance for working with young persons (CRB check). This depends upon if you are likely to be working on your own with children. Again - the school should be able to provide all the information that you need.
It'd be good to know how you get on. Keep us posted, please.
It could be great fun but remember to say "No" if it begins to take over or is not what you want.