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News & IdeasCharity urges Government to add outdoor learning to national curriculum
The Field Studies Council education charity has appealed to the UK Government to improve access to outdoor learning for all children to help reduce the “disadvantage gap”.
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News & IdeasHigh Sheriff champions ‘nurture through nature’ at Celtic Harmony
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire has praised Celtic Harmony Camp for enabling “bus loads of wide-eyed children” to learn “through doing” at the camp.
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News & IdeasUK’s largest Iron Age hoard display opens with schools programme
More than 800 Iron Age objects discovered in 2021 will go on display for the first time at Yorkshire Museum with school resources, workshops and more exploring life 2,000 years ago.
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News & IdeasParalympian talks about benefits of outdoor learning at Parliament event
Military paralympian Nick Beighton joined MPs and outdoor learning specialists at Westminster to discuss how outdoor education helps young people disconnect from daily stresses and build resilience.
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News & IdeasEducational Visits Conference returns to British Library
EVCs, senior leaders and others can book their place to attend the National Educational Visits Conference held in London on Thursday 11th June.
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News & IdeasExhibitions announced for new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
The debut exhibitions have been announced for the new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration which opens its doors in May, becoming the UK’s only permanent venue for illustration.
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News & IdeasSchool tickets now available for reimagined Harry Potter play
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play is changing from two parts to one and there are free educational resources for schools.
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News & Ideas100 free CLOtC memberships up for grabs
Schools located near a canal or waterway can apply for a free Council for Learning Outside the Classroom membership for access to training, support and more.
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News & IdeasTrent Park launches free WW2 Secret Listeners programme
Trent Park House of Secrets has launched a free schools programme that uncovers one of World War Two’s hidden histories.
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News & IdeasRegatta provides 6,000 jackets for PGL school visitors
Outdoor education provider PGL has extended its partnership with Regatta Great Outdoors, which will see 6,000 jackets and trousers provided for school visitors to its centres across the UK.
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News & IdeasPaultons Park unveils £12m Viking world with inverting coaster
Hampshire’s Paultons Park has released images and details of its new Viking-themed world opening in May, featuring its first inverting rollercoaster plus a UK-first swing ride.
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News & IdeasHave your say on new allergy safety guidance
The Government has launched a consultation on statutory guidance on allergy safety in schools, including requirements for educational visits and trips.
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News & IdeasField Studies Council launches +Adventure residential programme
The outdoor education charity’s new programme has already launched across three of its sites with more to follow and combines adventure activities, environmental learning and personal development.
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News & IdeasLearn about vaccine development at Dr Jenner’s House
Educational workshops at the Gloucestershire home, known as ‘the birthplace of vaccination’, have recently been updated and cover Key Stages 1-4.
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News & IdeasOEAP updates guidance on planning overseas school trips
The advice sets out essential considerations for planning overseas school trips, from choosing destinations to staff competence and parental briefings.
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News & IdeasSchool trips top survey for fostering pupil belonging
Educational visits are the most effective way to help pupils feel a sense of belonging at school, according to a major survey of more than 35,000 students.
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News & IdeasSouthbank Centre marks 75 years with school activities
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of London’s Royal Festival Hall and the venue will celebrate with a packed schedule of events and activities.
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News & IdeasVisitor levy could price children out of school residentials
Youth hostelling charity YHA has warned that a proposed visitor levy in England could make residentials even less accessible for the children who benefit from them most.
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News & IdeasPupils can experience the lives of pilots at IWM Duxford
Three rooms at the preserved World War Two airfield have been transformed to offer an insight into how pilots lived during the conflict.
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News & IdeasPGL Beyond launches impact report at House of Commons
PGL Beyond has launched its Beyond Impact Report to highlight the role of outdoor learning in supporting young people to build confidence, develop life skills and access opportunities.