The impact of residential experiences on pupil progress and attainment in year six (10 – 11 year olds) in England - 2019 Louise Keir / 11 November 2019 0 8584 Article rating: 5.0 This study confirms the profound and transformative impact that residential experiences can have on pupils. Findings also conclude that this impact is significantly greater for ‘vulnerable’ pupils Read more
Bringing Children Closer to Nature - 2019 Louise Keir / 09 August 2019 0 4146 Article rating: No rating A survey called Bringing Children Closer to Nature ran in 2019 and was the first national online survey of Forest School and outdoor learning amongst educators and woodland owners. The report published in July 2019 provides much-needed evidence about the barriers and opportunities to establishing and sustaining Forest Schools in particular, also a snapshot of outdoor learning activities in schools, and lastly recommendations for taking action to bring more children closer to nature. Read more