All Natural & Outdoor Attractions articles – Page 4
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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.
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FeaturesHow to use forests and woodlands to support GCSE studies
Using forests and woodland to support GCSE studies, whilst reaping the benefits of connecting your students with nature.
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FeaturesCase Study: One school’s trip to The Garden Classroom
Gayhurst Primary School from Hackney enjoyed a school trip to The Garden Classroom’s pilot Seashore Adventures camp.
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News & IdeasWWT Wetland Centres launches resources for planning school trips
A new resource to help teachers plan learning outside the classroom has been revealed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).
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FeaturesEmbracing Literacy and Literature through school travel
With International Literacy Day coming up on 8th September, we look at a selection of locations and attractions offering English and Literature links.