Category Archives: Outdoor Learning

‘Nature deficit disorder’ damaging Britain’s children

Posted on April 26, 2012 by dchan

UK children are losing contact with nature at a “dramatic” rate, and their health and education are suffering, a National Trust report says. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Recession signals return of outdoor play, survey says.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by dchan

Outdoor play is making a come back as cash-strapped parents swap spending on DVDs and the cinema for free days out in the park, research suggests. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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School Report hits the headlines in 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by dchan

On Thursday 15 March, in over 1,000 locations across the UK, more than 30,000 young journalists will scramble to file their reports in time for the 1600 GMT deadline. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Forest Schools boosting academic studies – Watch the Video!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by tburr

The BBC reports on the benefits of forest schools and how they help academic studies. Learn more about Forest Schools or attend our 1-day course: http://osiriseducational.co.uk/outdoor-learning-11/forest-schools.html {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Children denied joy of nature, says National Trust

Posted on March 6, 2012 by tburr

Children are being denied the enjoyment of the outdoors and nature with consequences for their health, the head of the National Trust has warned. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Prince of Wales: pupils need to go play outside to develop character

Posted on February 9, 2012 by tburr

Schools should provide more team games, outdoor activities and practical workshops to help pupils develop “character”, the Prince of Wales said yesterday. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Cotton wool children: Just one in five plays outside every day and one in ten has never ridden a bike

Posted on January 20, 2012 by dhutson

Parents are now so over-protective towards their children that one youngster in five does not go outside to play. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Scottish government consults on outdoor education rules

Posted on January 6, 2012 by dhutson

Views are being sought by the Scottish government on how providers of outdoor education should be regulated. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Prince of Wales calls for more school farms

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dhutson

Addressing young farmers in Lincolnshire, the Prince said Britain needs to grow more of our own food in order to feed the growing world population. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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For all the new teachers out there – Guide 1 to starting a new school

Posted on September 8, 2011 by SLovatt

This article is designed for new teachers who want some extra support in the classroom. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Pushy Parent; Are you one?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by SLovatt

With at least 40% of children in London now having a private tutor after school, the question being asked is: Are you a pushy parent? {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Met puts 1,000 police on school mugging patrols

Posted on September 5, 2011 by SLovatt

Around 1,000 police and community support officers will protect children travelling to and from London schools against robber, Scotland Yard said.  {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Best state schools add £77,000 to the value of nearby homes

Posted on August 31, 2011 by SLovatt

A top-performing state school  can up to £77,000 to the value of a house within its catchment area, according to new research.  {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Beekeeping takes flight in primary school

Posted on August 31, 2011 by SLovatt

When a swarm of bees descended on Charlton Manor primary school in Greenwich the teachers’ first reaction was concern. Some were afraid they would have to close the school. But what struck headteacher Tim Baker was how calm the pupils … Continue reading →

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Dreading the new school term starting? Have a look at our top tips for planning lessons.

Posted on August 25, 2011 by SLovatt

At the moment, the biggest worry for teachers will be planning lessons and preparing for the next academic year at school. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Pupils’ walking progress to be shown on virtual globe

Posted on July 7, 2011 by MThompson

HUNDREDS of Edinburgh schoolchildren are set to take part in a walking initiative which shows the distance travelled in world terms, reports The Scotsman. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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