School grounds offer a range of learning beyond the classroom opportunities. Early spring is a great time of year to explore the outdoors as plants and wildlife start to emerge
Lathallan School has become the first all-through school in Scotland to be awarded the Gold Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Mark. A testament to its consistent focus on providing students
Educational visits are a central part of the work of Hereford Cathedral. They welcome students from Key Stage 1 up to Sixth Form and offer tailored activities such as historical
Dan Y Coed School is part of the Orbis Education & Care Group, a sector-leading provider of specialist services for children and adults with complex needs associated with autism. Dan
Safeguarding is a crucial element of every organisation’s policy. For organisations that provide educational programmes for children and young people, it is important to have a solid understanding of what
Whether your organisation is an established LOtC Quality Badge holder, you are currently working through the accreditation process, or you’re considering applying, find out how to make the most of
The CLOtC Conference was back with a bang for 2023, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The day featured captivating speeches, engaging workshops, inspiring discussion groups, safari tours,
Blog post written by Dr Helen Bilton, Professor of Outdoor Play and Learning, University of Reading Helen Bilton explains the thinking behind a a free online course developed by the
The Ryde School, Hertfordshire started its Outdoor and Adventure week (OAA week) in 2012. Over the following nine years the OAA week has evolved alongside the developing Forest School programme
1-7 February 2021 is Children’s Mental Health Week. Launched in 2015, by the charity Place2Be, the awareness week seeks to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young
