So why this reflection? Following a consultation last year the Government is to publish its Education Outside the Classroom manifesto. Minister Phil Hope told a Commons select committee in April it aims to ensure that "all young people have a variety of high-quality learning opportunities away from the classroom", offered during or after school or in holidays.
(Of course, this means likely investment and partnership working between a variety of stakeholders.)
I recently saw first-hand the benefits of investment at the Mill Adventure Base, a new 1.5m Nottinghamshire Youth Service provision. It provides a range of water sports, caving and climbing activities with an experienced team of outdoor education specialists and has classrooms to complement the outdoor activities. The emphasis is on learning and having fun.
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