All The Outward Bound Trust articles
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News & IdeasNew research outlines the need for educational visits
A survey from outdoor education provider, The Outward Bound Trust, suggests that two-thirds of British adults felt childhood experiences outside the classroom equipped them better for what lay ahead when they left school.
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FeaturesWinter residential tips and why they’re so rewarding
The Outward Bound Trust, which specialises in taking pupils into the wilderness on action-packed residentials, shares seven reasons why a winter residential can help pupils to flourish.
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News & Ideas“Down but not out” after Outdoor Education Bill vote
Martin Davidson, chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, vowed to continue the mission to make outdoor residentials part of the curriculum after the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill was defeated by one vote.
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News & IdeasBristol pupils enjoy a week of adventure in Snowdonia
South West-based coach company, Bakers Dolphin took the party of 48 students, aged between 13 and 15, from three different city schools for a five-day Outward Bound experience in Aberdovey.
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VideoWatch: Pakeman Primary School pupils interviewed about residential
This moving video features interviews with children at Pakeman Primary School in north London about the impact the experience had on them.
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ColumnAre classrooms the enemy? Outward Bound Trust CEO on the Let Us Out campaign
Chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, Martin Davidson, on why they’ve launched the Let Us Out campaign for residentials.
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Case StudiesHow an Outward Bound Trust residential improved confidence
We hear from Hammersmith Academy about their transformative Key Stage 3 Outward Bound residential in the Lake District.
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News & Ideas200 children summit mountains in call for curriculum changes
More than 200 young people joined the Protest in the Peaks calling for outdoor residentials to be made part of the school curriculum.
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News & IdeasCampaign to make outdoor residentials part of the curriculum
The educational charity has united with three politicians to make residential outdoor learning part of the curriculum across the UK.
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News & IdeasEx-footballer Gary Neville says it’s “crucial” that children spend time outdoors
Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville and Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge joined forces with The Outward Bound Trust to encourage young people to get outdoors and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
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School Travel AwardsIt’s back to the Lake District for Walsall Academy
After Walsall Academy in Bloxwich won the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award in 2021, shadow headteacher Jon Clarke put the prize money to good use and ran another successful residential in the Lake District where a group of Year 8 students found a sense of achievement and awe about the ...
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News & IdeasWatch: primary school shares experience of an in-school adventure with the Outward Bound Trust
The Outward Bound Trust has been taking outdoor adventures into schools throughout the pandemic, with Lazonby C of E Primary School in Penrith, Cumbria, sharing their experience of how an in-school adventure helped inspire their pupils.
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News & IdeasCalls for more guidance about resuming residentials from 17th May
Residential providers have said they are gearing up to welcome school groups back from 17th May but are awaiting further guidance from the Department for Education.
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News & IdeasGeneration Green project set to create more nature opportunities for young people
A new project, Generation Green, is set to create new jobs, volunteer roles and apprenticeships to connect more than 100,000 young people with nature.
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News & IdeasHardship fund should be available for schools that have had trips cancelled
A coalition of not-for-profit school residential and educational providers has said more needs to be done to ensure that outdoor learning isn’t forgotten about.
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News & IdeasPrince Philip hands over patronage of Outward Bound Trust
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has handed over his patronage of The Outward Bound Trust after 65 years of service.
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School Travel Awards‘My Best School Trip’ winners’ prize trip: Upland Primary School in Bexleyheath
Upland Primary School in Bexleyheath won last year’s ‘My Best School Trip’ Award. Headteacher Beth McKenzie reports back on what they did with the £1,500 prize money.