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FeaturesQ&A with Circle of Life Rediscovery
We talk to Marina Robb, director of educational organisation at Circle of Life Rediscovery, who says that outdoor learning provides life changing experiences.
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News & IdeasRoyal Shakespeare Company offers CPD workshops
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) provides teachers with CPD workshops running alongside two of its productions, Matilda The Musical and Macbeth.
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Case StudiesAn outdoor show: Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
Pupils from a school in County Durham witnessed an epic outdoor show from both sides of the auditorium.
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Case StudiesExperiencing Roman life: Mount Cook
Pupils from Middleton Community Primary School, in Derbyshire, were transported 2,000 years into the past with an immersive Roman residential experience at Mount Cook Adventure Centre.
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News & IdeasSchool organisations urge Brexit negotiators to consider impact on school trips
The British Council has revealed an open letter, signed by many school organisations who are concerned that leaving the EU could have negative effects on school travel.
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News & IdeasKidzania launches new library career activity
The ‘indoor city run by kids’ Kidzania in London has launched several new activities including a library and a deli food activity.
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News & IdeasWest Midlands Safari Park gets LOtC badge for educational offering
The Education Department at West Midland Safari Park has recently been awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge for its educational visits.
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News & IdeasYHA offers selection of packages for schools
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has a variety of hostels across the UK and provides different packages for outdoor learning experiences.
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News & IdeasCircle of Life Rediscovery offers outdoor learning sessions for teachers
The outdoor learning organisation has a number of teacher and educational leader-based events coming up this year, which provide those with the skills to carry out good LOtC practise with their schools.
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News & IdeasBritish Academy to host festival of ideas for students
In June, the British Academy will open the doors to its historic London building for the first ever Summer Showcase, a free festival of ideas with a dedicated Secondary school day.
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FeaturesFive gardens to visit with a school group
As April is Garden Month, we focus on five glorious British gardens that offer educational visits and look at why a trip could be beneficial.
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FeaturesKynren: A lesson on 2,000 years of History
Here, STO shines a spotlight on Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, and hears from a teacher on why seeing the open-air historic production was such a winner for some of her pupils.
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News & IdeasHeritage schools programme to benefit 120,000 children
The Department for Education has announced an injection of £1.6million into Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.
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News & IdeasAccident Investigators: Black Country Living Museum
Boost your students’ learning and engagement through hands-on, immersive experiences they’ll never forget at The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.
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News & IdeasWinning schools revealed for Jet2holidays’ Ultimate School Trip
Nine schools have secured a place on Jet2holidays’ Ultimate School Trip to Sol Katmandu Park & Resort in Majorca, after winning the nationwide competition.
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Case StudiesSailing to success: MBNA Thames Clippers
An excited group of seven to 11-year-olds really pushed the boat out on their first trip to London that also involved the majority of them travelling by boat for the very first time.
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News & IdeasCLOtC and Celtic Harmony to provide LOtC course for teachers
A new collaboration between educational charity Celtic Harmony and The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has been announced and will provide a new course for teachers.
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News & IdeasDates and details announced for CLOtC conference
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has announced the date of this year’s annual conference, which will be held at the Black Country Living Museum.
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FeaturesHow to make your school museum trip a success
Six top tips to make the most of your school trip including advice from Anne Neary, head teacher of Hampton Vale Primary School in Peterborough.
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News & IdeasDinosaur World Live to tour UK with accompanying education packs
The theatrical show, Dinosaur World Live, brings dinosaurs to life on stage in an interactive and educational performance suitable for all ages.