All Natural & Outdoor Attractions articles – Page 5
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Case StudiesClose to nature: Circle of Life Rediscovery
Circle of Life Rediscovery camps offered the opportunity for participants from Tiffins School in London to camp overnight in a woodland away from home, for some it was the first time.
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FeaturesSchool trips to make the most of the weather
We round up school trip ideas to enjoy the summer term and beautiful weather, both in the UK and abroad.
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News & IdeasRock UK opens the doors to its newest centre
Rock UK’s Summit Centre has welcomed the first residential group to its redeveloped activity centre in the South Wales valleys.
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News & IdeasEden Project expeditions available with NST
Teachers considering a school trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall might like to book with school travel provider NST, which runs special tribe and rainforest themed workshops.
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News & IdeasBig Seaweed Search provides LOtC opportunity for schools
School groups of all ages are being invited to help monitor the effects of environmental change on Britain’s seas.
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FeaturesHow the creative arts can be explored on a school trip
We round up some trip ideas linking to creative subjects and look at why they are so crucial for education.
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News & IdeasNew trail to teach children about bee conservation
St Davids in Wales has recently been announced as the first ‘Bee Friendly’ city in the country and has launched a themed tourist trail, suitable for school children.
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FeaturesMaking the most of your school trip
Jamie Walls, Product Development Manager of Youth Hostel Association (YHA) shares with us his top tips for getting the most out of your next school trip.
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News & IdeasExams put outdoor learning at risk, says Project Dirt
A new report by Project Dirt has revealed that outdoor learning is being cut back due to the pressures of testing and academic studies.
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News & IdeasSchool playtime expert urges teachers to look beyond classroom
Last Thursday was Outdoor Classroom Day, which saw more than 1.7 million children playing and learning outdoors worldwide.
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News & IdeasInspiring Learning Beyond the Classroom conference in Surrey
Primary school teachers and outdoor education coordinators were inspired at the Learning Beyond the Classroom Conference.
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FeaturesLessons in laughter: Yenworthy Lodge
In Year 6, children from Harwell Primary School have a week’s residential stay at Yenworthy Lodge, an outdoor activities centre set in six acres of woodland within the Exmoor National Park in Devon.
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News & IdeasRSPB’s Wild Challenge encourages pupils to embrace nature
Teachers can take advantage of a new Wild Challenge, launched by the RSPB.
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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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FeaturesFive valuable experiences gained from school trips
To mark National Experience Week this week, we take a look at some of the most treasured experiences school pupils can take away from school travel.
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News & IdeasArboretum to host Thank You Youth Festival for KS3 & 4
The National Memorial Arboretum has invited young people to attend a full day of free workshops on 11th July.
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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 & IdeasNew school packages and upgraded tractor ride at Sacrewell Farm
The farm in Peterborough has revealed its upgraded tractor trailer which aims to make school visits even more attractive along with some new educational packages.
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News & IdeasLearning Away to offer CPD materials for residentials
Campaigning group, Learning Away, has revealed a new set of ‘Brilliant Residentials’ Continued Professional Development (CPD) materials available to teachers.
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News & IdeasSchools and providers urged to comment on activities licensing
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is being reviewed this month and schools, as well as activity providers, are being asked to respond by 9th March to ensure their views are considered.