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The policy context for outdoor learning

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

Policy framework around outdoor learning in natural environments; government initiatives; and the increasing body of evidence on how outdoor learning improves outcomes.

National Citizen Service - Inspira

Best Practice

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

NCS programme in the north west of England, which includes an adventure week at an outdoor activity centre.

Special Report: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence

Research

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

These summaries of key research on outdoor learning have been produced with the help of Lucy Maynard, head of research at Brathay Trust; Dr Chris Loynes, reader in outdoor studies at University of Cumbria; and Jim Burt, outdoor learning programme manager at Natural England.

Outward Bound Trust - Transitions

Best Practice

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

Five-day residential that builds the communication and teamwork skills of children about to enter secondary school.

Jamie's Farm

Best Practice

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

Residential project connecting young people at risk of exclusion with farming and animals, to improve self-esteem, soft skills and behaviour at school.

Participation in Action: Ambassadors support pupils' school transition

Other

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

| CYP Now

Secondary school pupils across an area of North Suffolk are supporting primary school children with their transition into secondary school

Participation in Action: Young parents educate peers on the realities of parenthood

Other

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

| CYP Now

Young mothers and fathers are gaining new skills and preventing teenage pregnancies by educating school children about the realities of parenthood.

Extended school hours plans 'should focus on deprived areas'

News

Friday, April 1, 2016

| CYP Now

The government should target funding to extend the school day to schools in deprived areas, a think-tank has said.

£520m ‘sugar tax' set to fund child health initiatives

News

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

| CYP Now

A tax on sugary drinks will be used to fund initiatives to promote school sports and lengthen the school day, Chancellor George Osborne has announced.

Skills for the Job: Teaching first aid to children

Other

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

| CYP Now

Teaching first aid to young people can boost their confidence and life skills, and many resources do not require prior knowledge.

Can the government's proposals deliver better PSHE education?

Other

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

| CYP Now

After rejecting calls for statutory personal, social, health and economic education, ministers must ensure that their alternative plans for improving teaching of the subject reflect today's challenges, say experts.

How pupils get equipped to prevent child abuse

Other

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

| CYP Now

Project reduces children's vulnerability to abuse.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Club connects with happy children

Other

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

| CYP Now

One and All After School Club, Derbyshire - After-school club inspection - December 2015.

Good Idea: Young people learn about mental health wellbeing

Other

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

| CYP Now

A support service in Hertfordshire has helped to devise a new emotional wellbeing module for a health education programme for young people.

Skills for the Job: Alternatives to screen play

Other

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

| CYP Now

Overuse of screen-based entertainment can hinder children's development and wellbeing so alternatives should be encouraged.

Sport England Small Grants

Other

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

| CYP Now

Sport England aims to help people and communities by investing in organisations and projects that will increase sports participation and create opportunities for people to excel.