YHA Hostels – LOtC Quality Badge & Confidence for Teachers
Written by: Staff at LOtC Quality Badge and Site Provider Award YHA (England & Wales)
Embedding LOtC into the Welsh Curriculum – for schools in Wales
Recorded live event for schools in Wales delivered by Dawn Thomas from Nature Days who explored how to develop ethical and informed actions through learning beyond the classroom.
Charity that helps people Go Nice Places Do Good Things
Small awards to people, groups and schools that work to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience wild places.
Support to build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK
Crowdfunding-based initiative for projects that boost the resilience of communities in the face of uncertainty – tackling inequality and improving environments to build more connected, more resilient communities.
Eligible causes submit their projects to the Aviva Community Fund through Crowdfunder. Funding applications are open to projects looking to raise up to £50,000.
Grants that promote and engage the public with the science of ecology
The British Ecological Society offer grants of up to £2,000 to support projects that: increase public understanding of, and engagement with, ecology; stimulate discussion about ecology and its implications for society; inspire and enthuse people of all ages about the science of ecology, especially those not previously interested; and develop skills in communicating the science of ecology.
Materials and products to reduce waste and help the community
B&Q stores have been donating unsellable materials and products to local community groups for many years. It’s a great way to reduce waste whilst helping the community.
The benefits of a micro-adventure approach to supporting students’ wellbeing
Find out what micro-adventure therapy is, how it can support student wellbeing, how to apply it to your own work. and analyse the impacts.
Offering Outreach – adapting to schools’ needs
Liz MacKenzie from The Ernest Cook Trust, and Natasha Bolton from the Chester House Estate explained their diverse approach to working with and building long-term relationships with schools and community groups working on and off-site.
Enhancing educational practices – impact evaluation for providers
Jenna Smith, Research and Evaluation Manager, The Outward Bound Trust gives providers an opportunity to reflect on how and why we use impact evaluation.
A Data Driven Approach to Marketing to Schools
Michael McVerry, Managing Director of Buzz Education delves a little deeper into the role data can play in informing marketing decisions.
