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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: Environmental & Cultural Engagement
Learning about the environment, in the environment
Blog post written by Dr Helen Bilton, Professor of Outdoor Play and Learning, University of Reading Helen Bilton explains the thinking behind a a free online course developed by the University of Reading that aims to empower children to look … Continue reading
Bringing learning to life through virtual trips
For decades, overseas educational visits have played an instrumental role in bringing historical events to life, especially in building a connection between students and the horrors of the First and Second World Wars. Trips to battlefields and memorials help to … Continue reading
Learning for Sustainability – Beyond the Elevator Pitch
Blog post written by: Rob Bushby, independent consultant, working with a range of organisations from government agencies to large and small charities and community groups. ‘Learning for Sustainability’ – it’s a broad, embracing term. An umbrella, a basket, a bag … Continue reading
Moved by Nature in Finland – Fun, meaningful, and health-enhancing physical activities for school children
Blog post written by: Elina Hasanen, researcher living next to a forest in Jyväskylä, Finland Outdoor activity in nature promotes well-being and growth among children and young people in many ways. Worryingly, the activity has seen a decline in recent … Continue reading
How to deliver food growing programmes in schools…and make them sustainable.
Blog post written by: Mike Edmondstone, Schools Communications Officer for the Edible Playgrounds programme from charity Trees for Cities. At the risk of hubris, I think it’s safe to say most readers of this blog are already well versed in … Continue reading
Why take students on an exchange?
Blog post written by: Pauline Stirling, retired Primary and Secondary School Teacher; a British Council Schools, eTwinning and a Teach SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Ambassador; and Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition Assessor. I organised my first international residential trip in … Continue reading
How to Instill a Love of Learning and Prepare Children for the 21st Century
Image courtesy of GEM – the voice for heritage learning. Blog post written by: Alex Moxon, Founder of Outdoortopia.org – an outdoor education blog and community for teachers, youth leaders and parents interested in creating the next generation of changemakers … Continue reading
Empowering Changemakers through the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Blog post written by: Alex Moxon, Founder of Outdoortopia.org – an outdoor education blog and community for teachers, youth leaders and parents interested in creating the next generation of changemakers for a more sustainable future. What Are the UN Sustainable … Continue reading
Could gardening help the mental health of school children?
Blog post written by: Mike Edmondstone, Schools Communications Officer for the Edible Playgrounds programme from charity Trees for Cities. Philip Hammond’s budget announcement in late October about a £2bn real-term increase in mental health funding will surely be welcomed by … Continue reading
Wonder Curiosity and Core Experiences
“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement” Rachel Carson Blog post written by: Kevin Long, Education Partnerships Executive and Author of An Outdoor Educator’s Guide to Awe. The presence of nature can mystify … Continue reading
Learning Outside the Classroom 