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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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Category Archives: Case Studies
LOtC Quality Badge: Breaking down barriers for schools
Blog written by Sally Thompson, Quality Badge Manager for the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. Sally explains how the LOtC Quality Badge is helping more children access great educational experiences. Venues all over the UK are providing inspirational opportunities … Continue reading
Disadvantaged children are missing out on life-changing residential experiences
Kim Somerville – on behalf of the campaigning group ‘Learning Away’ – looks at the worrying results from a new study examining ‘The state of school residentials in England: 2017’. ‘The state of school residentials in England: 2017’ study, assesses … Continue reading
Case Study- Natural Connections at Torpoint Community College
John Golding from Torpoint Community College explains his experience of being involved with the Natural Connections Demonstration Project, and how he has developed outdoor learning at the school. At Torpoint Community College we got involved in the Natural Connections Demonstration … Continue reading
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Natural Connections Case Study – Shakespeare Primary School
Report to Shakespeare Primary School on the Natural Connections case-study visit on 24th April 2015 1. Introduction We would like to extend our grateful thanks to staff and pupils at Shakespeare Primary School for making us so welcome and giving … Continue reading
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Natural Connections Case Study – Ivy Lane Primary School
Report to Ivy Lane Primary School on the Natural Connections case-study visit on 13th October 2014 1. Introduction We would like to extend our warm thanks to the headteacher, staff and pupils at Ivy Lane Primary School for making us … Continue reading
Natural Connections Case Study -Millbrook Church of England Primary School
Report to Millbrook C of E Primary School on the Natural Connections case-study visit on 23rd March 2015 Introduction We would like to extend our warm thanks to the staff and students at Millbrook Church of England Primary School for … Continue reading
Natural Connections Case Study – Combe Pafford School
Report to Combe Pafford School on the Natural Connections case-study visit on 11th May 2015 1. Introduction We would like to extend our grateful thanks to the headteacher, staff and students at Combe Pafford School for making us so welcome … Continue reading
Natural Connections Case Study – Bannerman Road Community Academy and Children’s Centre
Report to Bannerman Road Community Academy and Children’s Centre on the Natural Connections case-study visit on 8th May 2015 1. Introduction We would like to extend our grateful thanks to staff and pupils at Bannerman Road Community Academy and Children’s … Continue reading
Transition Camps, a Learning Away Case Study
This case study of transition camps comes from the experiences and evaluation of the Learning Away Initiative, a Paul Hamlyn Foundation project. It has been prepared for the Natural Connections blog by Chris Loynes, a Learning Away advisor. Working … Continue reading
Natural Connections Case Study – Curledge Street Academy
Report to Curledge Street Academy on the Natural Connections case-study visit on 28th April 2015 1. Introduction We would like to extend our grateful thanks to the headteacher, staff and pupils at Curledge Street Academy for making us so welcome … Continue reading
Learning Outside the Classroom 