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Generation Wild helps children learn about nature. Picture: Generation Wild

Other 29 March 2022

Policy context: Access to the outdoors

A wide range of benefits come from school-based learning outside the classroom. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Research 29 March 2022

Four lessons from the pandemic about learning in natural environments

Half-osprey Ava is part of Generation Wild’s approach to help children reconnect with nature by engaging their imaginations

Features 29 March 2022

Project uses storytelling to engage children with nature

Some children have felt disconnected from school. Picture: G. Lombardo/Adobe Stock

Features 29 March 2022

Inspections Clinic: Monitoring school attendance

Participants are encouraged to deliver speeches on any subject they care about

Best Practice 29 March 2022

How workshops help young people find their voice

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of children being able to access the natural environment. Picture: Kidz Konnekt

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor Learning Special Report

The government says schools will keep parents updated on their child's progress if they fall behind. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2022

Key measures set out in schools white paper

More needs to be done to support disadvantaged pupils, critics say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2022

Schools white paper: Targets to improve education system ‘unlikely to be met’, sector leaders say

The review includes plans for a more inclusive mainstream system for children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2022

Key measures proposed in SEND and alternative provision green paper

Most Brits believe access to nature is beneficial for children's mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2022

Two-thirds of UK adults back call for investment in outdoor education

The persistent absence rate for FSM pupils was around three times greater than for non-FSM eligible children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2022

Absence rates higher among pupils eligible for free school meals

Children will also be eligible for the pupil premium and free home to school transport. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2022

Free school meals eligibility for disadvantaged migrant children made permanent

Hundreds of campaigners joined a rally in Hackney. Picture: Diane Abbott MP/Twitter

News 21 March 2022

Child Q: Calls for more youth workers in schools after girl strip-searched by police

The Bill aims to protect children from harmful content. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2022

Online Safety Bill: Five key measures aimed at protecting children

The government has committed to ensuring schools teach an inclusive curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2022

Inclusive Britain: How plan to tackle racial disparity will impact education, social care and youth justice