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Learning Outside the Classroom Victoria Wilcher
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
We believe that every young
person should experience the world
beyond the classroom as an essential
part of learning and personal
development, whatever their age,
ability or circumstances.
Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto
2005 – Education and Skills Select Committee recommends development of LOtC Manifesto
100 organisations attend workshops to develop LOtC Manifesto
2006 – Manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom launched by Secretary of State
2007 – National Advisory Group established
2008 – First LOtC Awards and national conference
Publication of Ofsted report Learning outside the classroom: how far should you go?
2009 – First LOtC Quality Badges awarded
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom established and takes over responsibility for the Manifesto
2011 – Government funding for CLOtC ends
2012 – LOtC Mark for schools established
The background
Ofsted supports LOtC
‘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)
Benefits of LOtC
Engage, Learn, Achieve
Learning in Natural Environments
• Endorsed by majority of Outdoor Education Advisers in England• Good quality educational experience• Robust health and safety procedures• Less red tape and paperwork!
The LOtC Quality Badge
www.lotc.org.uk
Factors affecting LOtC
•Teachers’ view of the nature of their subject•Teachers’ views of the role of education•Teachers’ views of effective pedagogy•Teachers’ self-efficacy•Teachers’ working practices (planning, teaching and evaluation)•Teachers’ and school leaders commitment to school-community links•The relationship between schools and providers
King’s College London Research
