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We believe that young people should have access to frequent, continuous and progressive experiences in the school grounds, educational visits further afield, and residentials, and that these experiences should be utilised as a tool for teaching, learning and delivering the curriculum.
This blog aims to support teaching and learning outside of the classroom.If you are interested in writing for us, please email Emily Carlill at emily.carlill@lotc.org.uk.
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Author Archives: emilycarlill
Top teacher tips for home schooling Secondary aged children
Blog post written by Caroline Cudworth, Marketing Assistant Manager at Rayburn Tours. Before we jump right in, “well done parents, you are doing a fantastic job!” Now that has been said, let’s get down to giving you some advice and … Continue reading
Posted in Home Learning
Tagged Home Learning, Home Schooling, Rayburn ToursTours, Secondary School
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Why can I not go on a life changing opportunity?
Blog post written by: Steve Dool, Chair of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. Covid- 19 is the greatest challenge society has faced in our lifetime. It is a crisis second to none, it will test our attitudes, approach … Continue reading
School trips and Language Learning
Blog post written by: Jenn Parker, Digital Content Co-ordinator for educational travel providers Adaptable Travel. In 2019, it was revealed that sadly the UK was facing a decline in students opting to study languages at GCSE and A-level. Amongst the … Continue reading
Improving Wellbeing by Learning Outside the Classroom
Blog post written by Andy Pratt, Head of Group (West) and Wellbeing Lead at Field Studies Council (FSC). There is increasing research supporting that time in the outdoors and nature connection improves health and wellbeing. At FSC we are all … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellbeing, Natural Environment, Residentials
Tagged City of Sanctuary, Department for Education, Field Studies Council, Fordhall Farm, Green Futures, Green Guardians, Groundwork UK, Growing Confidence, National Lottery Community Fund, Nature Friendly Schools, New Economics Foundation, Our Bright Future, Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, Sense, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, The Sensory Trust, The Wildlife Trusts, Vision England, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, YoungMinds
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The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad
Blog post written by: Danielle West, Marketing Coordinator at Rayburn Tours. The way we learn is a characteristic that makes each person unique. It’s as much a part of our identity as our appearance, speech, interests and values. That’s why … Continue reading
Try something different for your next school trip
Blog post written by: Justine Lee, Communications and Fundraising Manager at the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. When you know a school trip works, it’s tempting to keep repeating it year after year – but there’s a whole world … Continue reading
‘School trips disrupt learning’ and other educational travel myths
Group travel specialists Rayburn Tours disprove some of the common beliefs regarding extra-curricular escapades. When teachers begin planning a school trip, the road ahead can look like a daunting journey of red tape and flaming hoops, and the easiest escape … Continue reading
Posted in Study, Sports & Cultural Tours
Tagged Education Travel Myths, Rayburn Tours
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Learning Beyond the Classroom with Literacy Inspired Outdoor Education
Blog post written by: Kate Heap, Primary English Specialist from Leeds. There is so much scope for imagination when children are given opportunities to learn beyond the four walls of their classroom and explore the wider world through outdoor learning. … Continue reading
Posted in Adventurous Activities, Literacy
Tagged Literacy, Michael Morpurgo, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Sailing
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Using learning outside the classroom to develop character
Blog post written by: Daniel Cibich, Head of Educational Partnerships at The Outward Bound Trust. Following the launch of the DfE Character Education Framework Guidance in early November, I attended a Westminster Education Forum policy conference to hear from a … Continue reading
So much more than just a History Tour Guide…
Blog post written by: Sophie Lamb, Graphic Designer at Rayburn Tours. When most people think of a tour guide, they picture someone at the helm of a group of people, microphone and flag in tow, reciting ‘on your left…’ and … Continue reading
Learning Outside the Classroom 