Category Archives: Natural Environment

The Lost Words aiming to reconnect children with the natural world

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

Blog post written by: Mike Edmondstone, Schools Communications Officer for the Edible Playgrounds programme from charity Trees for Cities. It’s nothing new to hear that children are becoming increasingly disconnected from the natural world. We are living in an age … Continue reading →

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Born Outdoors – Outdoor Citizens

Posted on May 4, 2018 by

Anita Kerwin-Nye, founder of Every Child Should, has written a blog for CLOtC. My love for the outdoors and the role it has played in my personal well being is well documented. Similarly, how outdoor residentials and adventure learning took me … Continue reading →

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Help Your Children Sleep Better: Turn Off Screens and Send Them Outside

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

Blog written by Sarah Johnson, Community Relations, Tuck Sleep In the modern digital world, many children spend more time than ever in front of a screen. There’s also an increase in the number of sleep disorders amongst children. While digital learning has … Continue reading →

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Residential reach

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Blog written by Peter Carne OBE, National Learning Adviser to the Learning Away consortium. Many students say that residentials are the most memorable experience of their time at school. But how often do we hear about the many positive impacts … Continue reading →

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