The latest news and updates from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. Beth Gardner, Chief Executive, looks forward to 2012 and some positive developments for LOtC.
Read the CLOtC update.
Learning and development through play is an important part of learning outside the classroom, particularly in the early years and primary phases. Michael Follett, describes how one local authority is aiming to ensure local schools offer more opportunities for quality playtime in the outdoors. Read about supporting school improvement through play
Munisha, Director and Education officer at the Clear Vision Trust, encourages teachers to use sacred spaces to deliver a diverse range of topics and subjects.
Read more about sacred spaces
This month sees the launch of the LOtC Mark, the first national accreditation for schools which recognises, and supports the development of learning outside the classroom across all subject areas. Read more about the new LOtC Mark
The latest news and views from the Study Sports and Cultural Tours sector.
The latest news and views from the School Grounds sector.
Planning an LOtC Curriculum (CPD) - West Midlands, 9th March 2012 CLOtC is delivering a series of half day CPD training sessions designed to support you in integrating LOtC across the curriculum and embedding LOtC into the everyday life of your school. The first CPD training session is on Friday 9th March at Bishops Wood Centre, West Midlands followed by a session on the 25th April at Brockhole visitor centre in the Lake District. To find a CPD session in your area, view the events calendar on the LOtC website and book now for your Early Bird discount.
LOtC Teacher Taster - North West, 19th April 2012 Following the success of the pilot teacher taster sessions in 2011. CLOtC will be running another five events across the country. Join us to find out more about the LOtC opportunities available in your region, gain inspiration from a range of practical activities and network with like minded people. The next event will be held on Thursday 19th April 2012 at Old Holly Farm (LOtC Quality Badge Holder), Nr Preston.
If you have some interesting LOtC news you would like to share, or you would like to submit a feature article for the next newsletter (due out in April 2012), please contact: enquiries@lotc.org.uk.
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