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
Free CLOtC Membership for 20 Schools – Apply Today!
20 schools are being offered free membership of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, thanks to funding from EVOLVE
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – November to December 2025
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
LOtC Mark School Awards – November and December 2025
Congratulations to those schools who have been awarded the LOtC Mark in the months November and December 2025.
New report – Regional variations in school residential visits in England and changes over time
New national analysis indicates North–South differences in school residential visits in England The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC)
EVOLVE Advice Supports the LOtC Quality Badge
We would like to thank EVOLVE Advice for their donation in support of the LOtC Quality Badge. Their contribution will
Free CLOtC Membership for 20 Schools – Apply Today!
20 schools are being offered free membership of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, thanks to funding from EVOLVE
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – November to December 2025
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
LOtC Mark School Awards – November and December 2025
Congratulations to those schools who have been awarded the LOtC Mark in the months November and December 2025.
New report – Regional variations in school residential visits in England and changes over time
New national analysis indicates North–South differences in school residential visits in England The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC)
EVOLVE Advice Supports the LOtC Quality Badge
We would like to thank EVOLVE Advice for their donation in support of the LOtC Quality Badge. Their contribution will
