Learning Outside the Classroom Victoria Wilcher. The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom We...

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

Further information

Email:victoria.wilcher@lotc.org.uk

Websites:www.lotc.org.uk

www.lotcqualitybadge.org.uk