All Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) articles
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ColumnA Kent school’s gold standard approach to outdoor learning
The Academy of Cuxton demonstrates how strategic planning of LOtC can enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
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News & IdeasCLOtC launches crowdfunding to help support more schools
The CLOtC has launched a crowdfunding campaign to provide free support to schools, warning that children are missing out on opportunities that boost wellbeing and achievement.
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ColumnA night at the museum? School residentials with a difference
Dr Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, highlights some of the unique residentials available to schools today.
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News & IdeasCLOtC pilot launched to boost children’s health and wellbeing
The project aims to develop learning and play in natural environments for primary schools to address the growing concern around children’s physical and mental health.
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ColumnFree resources to support learning outside the classroom
Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explains how teachers and EVCs can enhance their outdoor learning with the charity’s latest online materials.
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News & IdeasDate and venue announced for 2025 CLOtC Conference
The 2025 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom Conference will take place on Wednesday 12th November at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
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News & IdeasConnecting education, health and employment: LOtC supports students to thrive
The 2024 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s National Conference had a focus on supporting students to thrive.
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News & IdeasLearning outside the classroom had major impact on behaviour
Pupils and teachers reported a significant impact on engagement and behaviour linked to learning outside the classroom as part of an 18-month project.
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ColumnBuilding connections outside of the classroom
Anne Hunt on how learning beyond the classroom creates crucial links with arts, nature, science, and heritage.
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ColumnLOtC Quality Badge: what it means and how it can help schools
Matilda Miles explains the benefits of the LOtC Quality Badge and how it helps teachers when choosing where to go on visits.
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News & IdeasFree CLOtC membership to schools near canals or waterways
Up to 100 free CLOtC memberships are up for grabs to schools located near a canal or waterway.
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ColumnReaching your full potential and celebrating success
Matilda Miles from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom explains why the School Travel Awards are so beneficial and how schools can gain support to create outstanding learning opportunities.
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ColumnHow to get the most out of school visits to museums and galleries
Matilda Miles, from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explores what’s on offer at some of our museums and galleries, and how they can provide an engaging and inspiring environment.
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FeaturesComing together to celebrate learning outside the classroom
What were the takeaways from the 2023 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom conference at the West Midlands Safari Park?
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News & IdeasReports confirm learning in natural environments as ‘win-win’ situation
New reports published by Natural England are further evidence of the positive impact of taking learning beyond the classroom into natural environments.
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ColumnUsing local areas to create effective and memorable experiences
Emily Carlill from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom explains how teachers can use their local area and the winter season to create effective and memorable experiences.
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ColumnBouncing back into the new school year
This is a time of year full of excitement, enthusiasm, perhaps a little bit of apprehension, but mainly of possibilities, shiny stationery and new starts. Trends for school trips are on the up - and there’s lots of help out there to make yours a success, says Emily Carlill from CLOtC.
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VideoVideo: highlighting the value of learning beyond the classroom
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom has created a video showcasing why getting children outside of the classroom is so beneficial.
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News & IdeasAdventurer Paul Rose announced as host of 2023 CLOtC conference
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) event will take place at West Midland Safari Park in March.
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ColumnMaking the most of every opportunity
How local spaces can inspire students away from the desks, the importance of the School Travel Awards and updates you on how the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s latest project is going.