Tag: learning outside the classroom
Inspiring activities in a beautiful setting
Away from the classroom, the children are transported into a different time, on a different scale. Cathy Sturrock organises the school visits at Bekonscot...
Inclusion in the wild
Learning outside the classroom can be wonderfully rewarding for young people with additional needs, says Catherine Wood.
Outdoor learning activities which are flexible and inclusive...
Your day in court
Susan Rawlings oversees school visits to the National Justice Museum in Nottingham. With a lived experience of SEN, she has always been aware of...
Issue 141 ● March April 2026
In this issue: Down syndrome, Music and SEN, Social skills, Framing dyslexia, Pathological demand avoidance, Auditory Processing Disorder, SEND reform, Circadian rhythms, Autism, Dyslexia,...
Natural play
Play is the foundation of a happy, healthy childhood, writes Sam Williams.
In its truest expression it is a self-directed, open-ended exploration of the world....
Forest school
Vicky Perry enthuses about getting your hands dirty, and powerful learning experiences in the great outdoors.
We're fortunate. Our school sits in large wooded grounds...
Building life skills through nature
Jon Muspratt on activities that foster problem-solving, teamwork, resilience, and independence.
Our natural surroundings encourage exploration and creativity in ways that traditional classroom settings cannot...
Outdoor learning in practice
Primary teacher Adam Harvey is passionate about outdoor learning for students with special educational needs.
Nature can be calm and sensory-rich. It can support emotional...
Breakthrough moments
We recognise a breakthrough moment when we see one. Gemma Roberson has seen the transformational magic happen.
It's when we see a light come on...
The inclusive visitor experience
Inclusivity is not merely a box to be ticked. It's essential to a thriving, modern visitor experience, writes Jenny Search.
First impressions count, and while...
