Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel News

New Zealand leads the world in adventure safety

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:04:00 +0000

New Zealand is taking the lead in the world of outdoor safety

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key launched today the “one-stop-shop” website on behalf of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and Outdoors New Zealand

NAHT and AHOEC Outdoor Photo Competition

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:13:00 +0000

The 2012 Photo Competition has just been announced

Time to enter the School and Centre Outdoor Adventure Photographic Competition 2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:15:00 +0000

http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/outdoor-adventure-photo-competition/

Following the success of the previous competitions AHOEC and NAHT have once again joined forces to promote learning outside of the classroom by running the Outdoor Adventure Photographic Competition 2012. We all know that children and young people benefit from ‘hands on’ experiences. By seeing, hearing, touching and exploring the world around them and experiencing challenge and adventure, they find out how what they learn at school relates to their life outside it. The classroom environment doesn’t always provide young people with enough of these opportunities and whilst great learning already happens outside the classroom, many pupils still don’t get out and about enough.

NUT support for OEAP Employer Guidance

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:32:00 +0000

Ask the Union article

Can forest schools help academic achievement

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:52:00 +0000

New item on BBC website

NUT & NASUWT - Revisiting Risk Video

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:36:00 +0000

NUT & NASUWT - Revisiting Risk Video

http://vimeo.com/28023605

The aim of the film is to encourage schools to consider using skilled providers when offering children and young people the opportunity to enjoy potentially hazardous activities in a controlled way.

Campaign to save another outdoor centre

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:05:00 +0000

A voluntary organisation formed to support the continuance of the Wilderness and Plump Hill Centres as an Environmental Education Service providing outdoor learning experiences in the Forest of Dean for children and young people, along with professional support and training for practitioners in schools and youth organisations.

Creating a sustainable environment:

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:53:00 +0000

^{Creating a sustainable environment}^:^{The Academy of St Francis of Assisi}

Learning Outside the Classroom - resource packs

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

LOtC resource packs
Whether you are new to LOtC or have years of experience in delivering lessons outside the classroom, our new LOtC resource packs aim to provide you with fresh ideas and the information you will need to deliver and develop your own lesson plans.

Lindley Educational Trust Festival of Outdoor Learning 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:40:00 +0000

Lindley Educational Trust Festival of Outdoor Learning 2012

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 March 2012

Brathay Trust - working with Wigans Outdoor Centres

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:07:00 +0000

Council secures future of Lakeland outdoor centres

Wigan Council has secured the future of its two outdoor education centres in the Lake District thanks to an exciting new partnership with a national charity.

Outdoor Centres Closures - Petition

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:25:00 +0000

One in three Local Authority outdoor education centres are facing closure - a Petition to ask the Government to debate this issue

Scottish consultation on review of AALA

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:12:00 +0000

Scottish Government consultation about abolition of AALA and potential replacement

Lofstedt Review into H&S Published

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:00 +0000

The Lofstedt Review into health and safety regulation called "Reclaiming Health and Safety for All" is published today at http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/lofstedt-report.pdf. Reference to schools in chapter 4.

Collective Passports - do you use them?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:56:00 +0000

A short survey for teachers and other staff who take young people abroad.
Have you used a collective passport?
Do you know what a collective passport is?

Please complete this survey

OEAP and IOSH support school visits

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:47:00 +0000

IOSH Schools Conference - Risk in Education

Science trips: Too many pupils missing out, say MPs

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:53:00 +0000

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14899913

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmsctech/1060/1060i.pdf

http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/health-and-safety-used-as-an-excuse-to-avoid-school-trips-say-mps

http://www.iosh.co.uk/news_and_events/news/latest_news_releases/43_mps_backed_on_school_trips.aspx

Windsor Castle bans children under 11 climbing tower

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:54:00 +0000

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-14744947

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Tragedy must not be allowed to stand in the way of adventure

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:14:00 +0000

This is a couple of weeks old but worth a look

Equal Adventure - Training for staff

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:56:00 +0000

Have you ever felt out of your depth when asked to work with a disabled person or groups of disabled people?

A one day training event aimed at outdoor instructors and those who work, or potentially work, with people with a disability who want to get into outdoor activities and the countryside.
Discover inclusive adventure solutions for teachers, classroom assistants and outdoor education advisors.