All Natural & Outdoor Attractions articles – Page 6
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FeaturesAttractions to inspire birdwatching
With events such as the Big Garden Birdwatch and the Big School Birdwatch taking place this month, we look at attractions to get children learning about our feathered friends.
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News & IdeasDetails for Outdoor Classroom Day revealed
Outdoor Classroom Day, run by campaigners Dirt is Good and Learning Through Landscapes, will once again celebrate Learning Outside the Classroom and the effects it has on education.
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News & IdeasNower Wood Education Centre awarded LOtC badge
Surrey Wildlife Trust has been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for its new outdoor education centre at Nower Wood.
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News & IdeasStudy reveals too many children miss out on residentials
A recent study, carried out by Learning Away, has revealed that far too many children are missing out on potentially life-changing residential experiences.
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News & IdeasLearning Away launches Winter Residentials campaign
Campaigning group, Learning Away, has launched its new campaign, #WinterResidentials, which will encourage more life-changing experiences for young people.
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News & IdeasNew underwater classroom opens at Sea Life Blackpool
Sea Life Blackpool has unveiled a new underwater classroom, suitable for school visits, that provides students with the opportunity to learn about marine life first-hand.
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News & IdeasNew tour operator offers teachers easy trip planning
New tour operator, Glo-Ed, based in Oxford, launched earlier this year and offers schools itineraries around the world.
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FeaturesPreparing pupils for later life
We focus on some top trip ideas to help prepare pupils for later life including college, university and careers.
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School Travel Awards‘My Best School Trip’ winners set off for Cumbria
The winners of last year’s ‘My Best School Trip’ Award have spent the prize money on two trips to Eskdale Youth Hostel… yes, two!
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FeaturesResearch Focus: LOtC and the challenging future
STO looks at a new study from Planet Ark that suggests that teaching children outside the classroom can give them the skills they need to tackle the challenges of the future.
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News & IdeasLearning Away awards schools for residential experience
Two schools have recently been recognised by Learning Away for providing their pupils with ‘Brilliant Residential’ experiences highlighting the importance of LOtC.
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FeaturesCase study: Battlefield Live
STO finds out about Bishop's Blue Coat CoE High School's annual trip to Battlefield Live in Knutsford.
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News & IdeasRoadshows to focus on learning outside the classroom
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC), will be hosting three School Roadshows for teachers.
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News & IdeasManchester launches new Treetop Trek
A new treetop adventure park at Heaton Park, Manchester, is now complete and ready to open to the public.
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FeaturesSchool trips to county shows
STO looks at county shows around the country and what they offer visiting schools.
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FeaturesA Q&A with... The East Ayrshire Council
STO talks to Willie White, education officer for East Ayrshire Council (EAC) to find out why learning outside of the classroom is so important.
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News & IdeasRayburn Tours launches new Geography trips to Iceland
Tour operator, Rayburn Tours, is introducing new school trips to Iceland.
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FeaturesTrips to bring healthy eating to life
STO looks at school trips to teach pupils about nutrition and food provenance.
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News & IdeasLearning hub in development at Camley Street Natural Park
The London Wildlife Trust has announced that Camley Street Natural Park will undergo a renovation, which will conclude in a new visitor centre and learning hub.
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FeaturesThe 5 Ps and school trip crisis control
Ways in which schools can prepare themselves for a crisis, even if it means thinking about the unthinkable.