All Natural & Outdoor Attractions articles – Page 4
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News & IdeasThousands of schools sign up to take part in #30DaysWild
Schools can sign up for free and download a pack of resources to help plan the wild month as well as receiving ideas to inspire them to stay wild beyond June.
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News & Ideas“We must continue engaging young people in the natural world” says Field Studies Council
The outdoor education charity welcomed the plans to increase the time people can now spend outside, saying it’s essential we get children out of their ‘home classrooms’.
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News & IdeasFree activities on new Countryside Classroom resources hub
The Countryside Classroom, an organisation that helps teachers with trips and support relating to food, farming and the natural environment, has introduced free outdoor activities to do at home.
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ColumnReflections: How The Country Trust can help schools
We’re going to share some previous magazine content during this time - first up, we hear from CEO of The Country Trust, Jill Attenborough about how the charity can help schools.
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News & IdeasEngaging sensory trail to open at the Yorkshire Arboretum
Visitors to the Yorkshire Arboretum near Castle Howard will be able to take part in a specially designed Sensory Trail when the 120-acre site reopens in March.
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Features“Get children outside to make them curious and creative”, urges Springwatch presenter Kate Humble
Presenter, writer and naturalist Kate Humble has spoken about the importance of getting kids outdoors on school trips.
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News & IdeasFive-day itinerary available for school trips to Jersey
A free, five-day itinerary for schools, which has been especially put together for teachers taking their class to Jersey for the first time, explores some of its historical links and popular beaches.
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News & IdeasHundreds attend National Memorial Arboretum’s Youth Festival
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire welcomed almost 1,000 young people from across the Midlands for its Remember Together Youth Festival 2019.
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News & IdeasNew study reveals the positive impacts of outdoor learning
A new study released by Swansea University has revealed how just one hour of outdoor learning a week can have huge benefits for both children and teachers.
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News & IdeasNature Friendly Schools project invites teachers to register interest in taking part
Schools are being invited to register their interest in the Nature Friendly Schools project which aims to bring thousands of children closer to nature.
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News & Ideas‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event continues to provide outdoor experiences for pupils
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation’s (BASC) ‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event, saw seven moorland locations transformed into countryside classrooms for over 1,400 school children.
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News & IdeasEnglefield Estate transformed into outdoor classroom for thousands of Berkshire children
The estate once again opened its gates to 3,000 Primary school children from more than 50 local schools for the annual Countryside Days for Schools.
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School Travel Awards‘My Best School Trip’ Award: 2018 winning Lancashire school go caving with their prize money
Moorside Primary School in Lancaster won last year’s ‘My Best School Trip’ Award. Deputy headteacher Jonathan Whitwell reports back on what they did with the £1,500 prize money.
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News & IdeasThe Bushcraft Company to offer new school camping trips at Blenheim Estate
The Blenheim Estate has linked up with The Bushcraft Company to offer pupils three to five-day residential camping experiences in Oxfordshire.
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News & IdeasSuntrap Forest Centre in London to undergo major transformation
The Suntrap Forest Centre, which provides educational experiences outside of the classroom, will undergo a £4.5 million regeneration project to improve students’ learning opportunities.
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News & IdeasLee Valley launches new discovery day for Mental Health Awareness Week
Lee Valley’s Youth and Schools Service has launched a new Mindfulness and Natural Art Discovery day to get pupils engaged in the natural world.
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News & IdeasNational Memorial Arboretum launches new Stick Man trail
Based on the popular children’s story, the new trail at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will encourage school children to get outside and explore.
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FeaturesOne school’s journey from inadequate to number one
After being voted number one school in Surrey, Shannon Clark spoke to St John’s C of E Primary School’s head teacher Mark Richards to find out what part learning outside the classroom had in their transformational journey.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Force of Forest School
Keeley Rodgers catches up with Paul Curnow, Form Teacher & Forest School Leader, after he was given the LOtC Inspiring Educator Award for his work.
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News & IdeasWildlife Superheroes encouraged at Scotswood Natural Community Garden
Scotswood Natural Community Garden has opened up its educational visit bookings as part of its Wildlife Superheroes project.