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How much time does your class spend learning
outside the classroom in an average week?
1. 0-2 hours
2. 2-4 hours
3. 4-6 hours
4. 6-8 hours
5. More than 8 hours
What do you already do?
What is Learning Outside the Classroom?
‘The use of places other than the classroom for
teaching & learning.’
Ofsted
‘When planned and implemented well, learning outside the classroom
contributed significantly to raising standards & improving pupils’
personal, social & emotional development.’
Learning outside the classroom: How far should you go?
Ofsted Report (October 2008)
www.lotc.org.uk/why/ofsteds-view-of-lotc/
Outdoor Learning Hubs
www.lotc.org.uk/lotc-raises-attainment-in-literacy-numeracy-scottish-study-shows/
Best Key Stage 2 LOtC Provision
LOtC Awards for Excellence & Innovation 2010
Valley Road Primary School
Fairy tales story structure
Lesson setting: School grounds
Overview of the lesson
Help pupils to understand the structure and ordering of stories by using the
features of your school’s grounds. Children are asked to ‘find’ the missing pages of
a book that a naughty goblin has scattered and then reorder the story.
Equipment
Laminated pictures representing parts of the story, laminated words / sentences,
ball of string, scissors and pegs, storyboard.
Learning objectives
• To develop pupils’ understanding of fiction
• To learn and recite stories
• To identify and describe characters, events and settings in fiction
English KS1
Holding water
Lesson setting: School grounds
Overview of the lesson
Pupils test a range of containers to see which hold the most water and how many
volumes of one are needed to fill another.
Equipment
A good range of containers; a water supply; towels (optional depending on the
weather)
Learning objectives
• To understand that 3D objects have a capacity
• To understand that different objects have different capacities
• To estimate the capacity of a range of containers
Maths KS1
Angles in nature
Lesson setting: School grounds or local area
Overview of the lesson
Exploring the variety of angles that exist in nature.
Equipment
Digital cameras for sharing and taking photos. Protractors may be useful for
extension work or the use of the Carpenter tool app.
Learning objectives
• To reinforce knowledge and understanding about the types of angles that exist:
acute, obtuse, straight, reflex, right angle
• To develop awareness about angles in nature and the variety of possibilities
that exist
• To improve pupils’ abilities to recognise different angles in context
Maths KS2
History all around us
Lesson setting: A local church or historic building
Overview of the lesson
The pupils explore a local church or historic building to see what they can discover
about the history of the area from the signs and symbols in and around the building
Equipment
Any information leaflets the building provides about its architecture or interesting
features; cameras in case they want to take pictures of what they see
Learning objectives
• To find out about the past by examining the sources around us
• To find out about local history
• To relate local history to the wider historical context
• To study the history of a site which is significant in the locality
History KS2
“The skills of information retrieval that are taught should be applied, e.g. in
reading history, geography and science textbooks, and in contexts where
pupils are genuinely motivated to find out information, such as reading
information leaflets before a gallery or museum visit or reading a
theatre programme or review.”
Lesson ideas for English
• Phonics hunt in the school grounds
• Relay races for spelling and suffixes
• Use experiences to give context for reading
• New experiences to inspire writing
• Use LOtC experience as a focus for debate
• Plan what to grow in the school garden
• Investigate an aspect of the school to produce a newspaper article
Lesson ideas for maths
“A high-quality mathematics education provides a foundation for
understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically and a
sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.”
• Use natural objects for counting
• Use positional language to give directions
• Demonstrate fractions by cutting sticks into 1/3, 1/4, etc.
• Use ms/cms to measure the height of sunflowers
• Buy items at the local shop using a selection of different coins
• Use bus and train timetables to plan an LOtC visit
• Estimate the height of a tree or building
Lesson ideas for science
“Most of the learning about science should be done through the use of first-
hand practical experiences.” KS1
“Pupils should use the local environment throughout the year to identify
and study plants and animals in their habitat; and how the habitat changes
throughout the year.” KS2
• A materials treasure hunt in the school grounds
• Act out planets orbiting the sun. Use a sundial to demonstrate the
rotation of the earth
• Set up a comparative test to show that plants need water and light to
grow
• Identify and study habitats in the school grounds and local area
• Observe the resemblance of family members in portraits at a historic
house
Lesson ideas for geography
“A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and
fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for
the rest of their lives.”
• Learn to use the points of a compass through orienteering and treasure
hunt activities in the school grounds
• Draw a grid in the playground and practice 4 figure grid references
• Try geocaching to explore the local area
• Explore the different uses of land locally over time
Lesson ideas for history
• Create a timeline in the school playground to understand the chronology
of history
• Explore the changes in local history and culture during the lifetime of a
particular tree
• Visit a local archive to learn about how artefacts are preserved
• Use a museum visit to think about how we learn about history and the
interpretation of sources
• Invite members of the local community in to talk about their experiences
and memories
• Set up an archaeologist’s trench in a sandpit in the playground
• Take a walk round the local community and look for historical features
Art• Experiment with using natural materials as dyes or drawing
implements
• Create large scale sculptures outside
Music• Create musical instruments out of natural materials
• Create a human xylophone
D.T.• Growing and cooking activities in the school garden
• Visit a design museum
• Build a bridge using a variety of different materials
A few more ideas…
Going outside whatever the weather
• Ask families if their children can keep waterproofs and
warm clothing in school
• Ask families to donate items that their children have
outgrown
• Consider approaching local or national businesses to fund
a stock of e.g. waterproofs or wellies. Offer to advertise
their generosity!
• Don’t forget staff!
Risk management guidance
www.oeapng.info
www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-
advice-for-schools
www.hse.gov.uk/services/education/
www.hse.gov.uk/services/education/school-trips.pdf
Risk Benefit Analysis
The first question to ask yourself when beginning a risk
management process is:
“Why do we want to do this?”
Nothing ventured…
www.englishoutdoorcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/Nothing-
Ventured.pdf
• Endorsed by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel
• Good quality educational experience
• Robust health and safety procedures
• Less red tape and paperwork
The LOtC Quality Badge
• Recognises existing exemplary provision
• Supports schools in developing their LOtC offer
to enable all children to access meaningful
LOtC
• Three levels – Gold, Silver, Bronze
• Guidance to help schools to progress through
the levels
• Email [email protected] to express interest
in applying
• Or visit www.lotc.org.uk/lotc-accreditations
LOtC Mark
In summary
• Learning can happen anywhere
• Learning outside the classroom has enormous benefits for
children’s attainment and personal development
• Barriers can be overcome!
For more support visit us at: www.lotc.org.uk