Welcome!
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.
Posts
- Adventurous Activities (7)
- Art (1)
- Case Studies (18)
- Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (10)
- Environmental & Cultural Engagement (20)
- Expeditions (3)
- Farming and Countryside (6)
- Health & Wellbeing (14)
- Heritage (1)
- Home Learning (2)
- Learning Outside the Classroom (25)
- Literacy (1)
- Maths (1)
- Modern Foreign Languages (1)
- Natural Connections (25)
- Natural Environment (47)
- Newsletters – Natural Connections Demonstration Project (5)
- Other Blogs (2)
- Physical Exercise (2)
- Residentials (10)
- School Grounds (11)
- Science (1)
- SEN (1)
- Social Mobility (5)
- Study, Sports & Cultural Tours (4)
- Uncategorized (2)
Category Archives: Natural Connections
Natural Connections Project Film
Natural Connections Demonstration Project
Posted in Natural Connections, Natural Environment
2 Comments
England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside
Media release: Thursday 14 July 2016 Children from 125 schools across the South West on England are happier, healthier and more motivated to learn thanks to a new project commissioned by Natural England that has turned the outdoors into a classroom … Continue reading
Posted in Natural Connections, Natural Environment
Tagged DEFRA, Natural England, Plymouth University
Leave a comment
Nature Connections 2016 Conference
Here is an invitation to all our followers from the University of Derby and partners, looks like it will be a fantastic event! (Please note that this event is not linked to the Natural Connections Demonstration Project despite the similar … Continue reading
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
Posted in Case Studies, Natural Connections
1 Comment
Building the Evidence: Outdoor Learning Improves Outcomes for Children
On 10th May Children and Young People Now Magazine published a Special Report on Outdoor Learning, including sections on evidence, policy and a range of case studies. Here we bring you an extract, will full references, by Jim Burt, Natural … Continue reading
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
