Helping you take your teaching beyond the classroom
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is a national charity that champions all learning that happens beyond the classroom (LOtC).
Our work supports educators, schools and organisations who are dedicated to ensuring more children and young people have opportunities for life-changing learning experiences beyond the classroom, whether these happen indoors or outdoors, close to home or far away.
CLOtC National Conference 2026
Thursday 12th November 2026
08:30 AM to 4:30 PM
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
I work in education
Whether your school or setting is just starting out or already taking teaching and learning beyond the classroom, we can help you to develop your LOtC, ensuring it is embedded into the curriculum to offer meaningful and impactful experiences.
I provide LOtC
If you, your organisation or venue supports schools to take learning outside the classroom find out how we can support you including applying for the LOtC Quality Badge: a quality assurance scheme, endorsed by the Department for Education, that recognises quality learning and effective risk management.
News
The CLOtC team is expanding!
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is delighted to welcome two new members to the team: Clare Carlin,
Help Shape the CLOtC Conference Programme – Workshop Call Now Open
We are inviting proposals for engaging workshops for the CLOtC National Conference 2026. Share your ideas, case studies or practical
100 Free CLOtC Memberships Available for Schools Near Canals and Waterways
In partnership with the Canal & River Trust, and supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, CLOtC are giving
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – January and February 2026
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
LOtC Mark School Awards – January and February 2026
Congratulations to those schools who have been awarded the LOtC Mark in the months of January and February 2026.
The CLOtC team is expanding!
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is delighted to welcome two new members to the team: Clare Carlin,
Help Shape the CLOtC Conference Programme – Workshop Call Now Open
We are inviting proposals for engaging workshops for the CLOtC National Conference 2026. Share your ideas, case studies or practical
100 Free CLOtC Memberships Available for Schools Near Canals and Waterways
In partnership with the Canal & River Trust, and supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, CLOtC are giving
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – January and February 2026
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
LOtC Mark School Awards – January and February 2026
Congratulations to those schools who have been awarded the LOtC Mark in the months of January and February 2026.
