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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: Natural Environment
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
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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
Can’t see the sticks for the trees…
Louise Graham is a primary school teacher and forest school leader working near the source of the River Tamar on the North Devon – Cornwall border. She supports school groups, teachers and childcare professionals to take their learning outside. Visit www.naturallearning.org.uk … Continue reading
What are children learning at forest school?
This week’s guest blog comes to us from Dr. Frances Harris, a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management at the University of Hertfordshire, who also runs Outdoor Learning Experiences. She is a member of Natural England’s strategic research group for learning … Continue reading
Sneak Preview on the Way! Natural Connections Findings!
The evidence is clear – getting children outdoors is fantastic for their health, wellbeing and learning and can set them on a pathway to happy, healthy and environmentally sustainable lifestyles. Schools are community gateways to enable these opportunities for all … Continue reading
“There are people in these woods”
This week’s blog has been sent to us by the legendary Creeping Toad: aka Gordon MacLellan. Gordon is an environmental artist and storyteller who works with groups to find ways of celebrating the places where people live and work and play. The workshop … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental & Cultural Engagement, Natural Environment
Tagged Storytelling
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