CLOtC Hosts Annual National Conference at Weldon Village Academy

Corby, Northamptonshire, was buzzing with energy on 14 November 2024, as the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) hosted its annual National Conference at Weldon Village Academy, the newest school belonging to Meridian Trust. This year’s event, themed “Supporting Students to Thrive,” welcomed over 300 educators, school leaders, and learning beyond the classroom (LOtC) practitioners from across the UK.
More students to have magical experiences beyond the classroom – with thanks to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

50 schools across the country are being offered free membership of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, thanks to funding from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
16 Meridian Trust secondary and special schools achieve the Learning Outside the Classroom Mark

Meridian Trust is delighted to announce that the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom has awarded a range of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards to its secondary and special schools.
Top tips to support SEND students when using your educational provision

Anna Bayliss from Gold LOtC Mark School: St Giles SEND Academy offers advice on how providers can ensure schools are supported and students needs are met when visiting their setting or using their educational provision.
Creating connections with arts, nature, science, and heritage

Dr Anne Hunt, CEO of CLOtC writes about her childhood experiences of LOtC and the impact learning beyond the classroom across all sectors can have to inspire and build connections to the real world.
Drapers’ Maylands achieve Gold

Congratulations to Drapers’ Maylands Primary School, Romford, who have achieved the Gold LOtC Mark award for their learning beyond the classroom.
The space to learn

Responding to the impact Covid-19 has had on learning and meeting guidelines around physical distancing is requiring schools to be innovative in how they deliver the curriculum and support pupil […]
