OFSTED Good practice resource - Raising standards by learning outside

Mon 3rd Dec '12

16:02

Good practice resource - Raising standards by learning outside:

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School 03 Dec 2012 Ofsted Ref: 120366

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-raising-standards-learning-outside-st-johns-roman-catholic-primary-school

This primary school regularly uses learning outside the classroom on its own site, in its local area and on visits and trips to provide rich experiences, promote pupils’ safety, raise expectations and attainment for all and narrow the achievement gap across the broad curriculum.

Outdoor Learning is in a class of its own.

Mon 3rd Dec '12

14:26

How school trips can raise standards

Guardian Round table debate

Outdoor learning is in a class of its own

http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/2012/dec/04/outdoor-learning-school-activities

Learning outside the classroom builds children's confidence and can transform their relationships with teachers. So how can schools be encouraged to organise more outdoor activities? More...

Tags: Learning Outside the Classroom, National News

Neston High LOtC OFSTED report

Tue 27th Nov '12

11:39

This example shows how Neston High School secures high attainment and levels of progress through a well-integrated curriculum with a broad programme of learning outside the classroom (LOTC). This includes many residential visits, day trips and activities in the local environment. A ‘can do’ culture, more than any of the formal systems, adds the most value to enabling students to achieve well and thrive.

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-resource-learning-outside-classroom-neston-high-school

Tags: Learning Outside the Classroom

Met Office Survey - weather forecasts

Wed 21st Nov '12

13:11

Public Survey for those who use weather forecasts
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Getting kids into nature starts at home NT

Tue 25th Sep '12

12:39

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBwKrbfhgDU&feature=relmf

Latest update 24.09.2012 15:57 Our Natural Childhood Inquiry has found that parents need more support to make the outdoors a part of everyday family life if we’re to avoid rearing a generation completely cut off from the natural world.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/servlet/file/store5/item823323/version1/Natural%20Childhood%20Brochure.pdf

Tags: Learning Outside the Classroom, National News

Peak District Consultation - green lanes

Fri 21st Sep '12

10:59

Have your say on proposed traffic ban for two green lanes

People can give their views from today (Thur Sept 20) on whether trail-bikes, quad bikes and 4x4s should be permanently banned from two green lanes in the Peak District National Park More...