With The Big League returning for the third edition, we look back at the Impact of the UK's largest schools orienteering competition.

With increasing demands on teachers, reducing stress and managing workloads is more important than ever. Between lesson planning, marking, tracking pupil progress, and classroom management, teachers in the UK face significant pressures. So, how can The Outdoor Classroom system help alleviate some of these challenges?

As schools increasingly turn to this approach, the question remains: how effective is Outdoor Learning in delivering the UK National Curriculum?

Outdoor learning is becoming increasingly recognised for its profound benefits in fostering critical thinking in primary school children. It combines the development of cognitive skills with hands-on experience, while engaging children's curiosity and problem-solving abilities in a natural environment.

As we continue to see more schools take up The Outdoor Classroom system with our Free Membership, we're excited about the lasting impact this will have on students' learning experiences, and thrilled at the progress being made in just the first two weeks of term!

Schools are continuously exploring innovative methods to make lessons engaging for pupils, particularly neurodivergent pupils who face unique challenges in traditional educational settings.

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, there's no better time for UK school children to enjoy the outdoors. It's essential to ensure they stay sun-safe!

Let's talk about something super important: getting our children more active, especially during school hours. We've all heard about the rising concerns over childhood obesity and mental health issues in the UK, but restricting activity time to pe lessons massively limits what we can offer our children.

This year marks the second annual competition of The Big League, and the creativity and inspiration from our member schools have been absolutely incredible!

With Earth Day coming up next week, the urgency of environmental education has never been more important. Teachers are constantly searching for innovative methods to educate pupils with a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards our planet, and The Outdoor Classroom is helping to spearhead the change.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers continually seek innovative approaches to address the diverse needs of their students. One strategy gaining traction is Outdoor Learning, a pedagogical approach that extends beyond the traditional classroom walls.

In an era dominated by technology and indoor activities, the significance of Outdoor Learning for school children cannot be overstated. As we witness a shift towards more traditional educational approaches, the benefits of taking the classroom outdoors have become increasingly evident.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, offering both promises and challenges for schools. Let’s delve into the pros and cons of integrating AI into educational systems, with a keen focus on its potential impact on lesson planning.

Teachers and headteachers play a crucial role in shaping the lives of young people, that’s a given.

The Outdoor Classroom is thrilled to announce our official partnership with British Orienteering, a collaboration aimed at promoting outdoor education and fostering a love for navigation and exploration among learners of all ages and abilities.

As educators, you understand the importance of having a supportive team to help you manage your classroom and provide the best possible education for your students. One essential member of this team is the Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

As teachers in the UK, we are all well aware of the challenges of keeping our students engaged and motivated during the long winter months. The colder weather, shorter days, and lack of sunlight can all take their toll on both students and teachers alike, making it difficult to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Educators across the UK are constantly seeking new ways to engage and support our students. For neurodivergent pupils, this can be especially challenging.

Teachers play a vital role in shaping the lives of their pupils. Their influence goes beyond the classroom, and they have the potential to impact students in significant ways that can last a lifetime.

There are several factors that contribute to the increased mental health challenges among UK primary school children compared to previous years.

The Government's latest Get Active strategy highlights the need for more sustainable opportunities provided to school pupils. As an all-in-one app, The Outdoor Classroom could be the answer...

In recent years, there has been a growing concern worldwide regarding the sedentary lifestyle and its detrimental effects on public health. The UK government has recognised the imperative need to promote physical activity and adopt measures to combat the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases and childhood obesity.

As the new academic year approaches, take a look at some key research into outdoor learning and how it can benefit your pupils.

We're on a mission to explore more incredible community spaces across the UK thanks to Go Orienteering. Come with us to explore Newcastle.

Join us for the exciting second half of our conversation with Josh Jenner, founder and CEO of The Outdoor Classroom.

With the 22/23 academic coming to a close, we finally got to sit down with Josh, the CEO and founder of The Outdoor Classroom for a good chat about all we do and exciting things to come!

It's been a really exciting week for our member schools and orienteering this week!

We were so excited to be invited to contribute towards this year's Finals Festival with London Youth Games, and the event did not disappoint...

Finding fun, free activities can be tough and kids' summer clubs cost a fortune! Which is why we're loving Go Orienteering this summer.

This beautiful weather we've been having in the UK this week makes going on holiday seem almost pointless, but let's remember our sun safety!

We're set to have a scorcher this summer, so it's the perfect time to ramp up your outdoor learning.

The last couple of months have absolutely flown by with The Big League, and today we've reached the finish line. Let's take a look at the results!

Our first national competition is well underway, here are the updates so far!

What a month it's been! Join us to catch up on all of our antics and get your place in The Big League...

International Outdoor Learning Day is coming up! However, exploring and learning in the great outdoors shouldn't be limited to one day, and here's why!

We're in full swing of Spring! It's that time of Spring Cleaning, dusting off the cobwebs and getting ready for that perfect outdoor learning weather

Struggling to keep the kids occupied this Easter? Look no further for easy, fun and free activities to do at home.

We've been inspired by Gregory Macur's latest article with TES to share with you some ways our member schools are tackling those tricky Maths problems.

We were delighted with the Government announcement to continue School Sport funding this week! Here's just one way you can make the most of your school's share.

We're simply too excited to wait for the big announcement and launch of our plans for the coming months, so we're giving you a sneak peek of what's in store.

February has absolutely flown by, and as we're heading into a new month and a new half term, we've been looking back on our activities over the past month.

Join us as we visit the classroom of Miss Cooper, a secondary Computer Science teacher in Yorkshire, to discuss the life and challenges of a teacher in and beyond the classroom.