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 4:00 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 School Places Still Available for Surrey and South East Schools
Schools across Surrey and the South East are being encouraged to secure one of the remaining free places at the
LOtC Mark School Awards – July and August 2026
Congratulations to those schools who have been awarded the LOtC Mark in July and August 2026.
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – July and August 2026
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
CLOtC National Conference 2026: We’re Excited to Announce Our Speakers and Workshops – Book Before Advanced Pricing Ends
We’re excited to announce the speakers and workshops for our CLOtC National Conference 2026. From a Department for Education policy
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – May and June 2026
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
Free School Places Still Available for Surrey and South East Schools
Schools across Surrey and the South East are being encouraged to secure one of the remaining free places at the
LOtC Mark School Awards – July and August 2026
Congratulations to those schools who have been awarded the LOtC Mark in July and August 2026.
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – July and August 2026
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
CLOtC National Conference 2026: We’re Excited to Announce Our Speakers and Workshops – Book Before Advanced Pricing Ends
We’re excited to announce the speakers and workshops for our CLOtC National Conference 2026. From a Department for Education policy
LOtC Quality Badge Awards – May and June 2026
Congratulations to the providers who have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge for the first time, and those who have
Enrichment in Action
Find out how learning beyond the classroom can help schools deliver a broad, inclusive and impactful enrichment offer.
