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Teachers’ views on the value of outdoor residential trips

In June 2021, residential education provider Kingswood, part of outdoor learning and education group Inspiring Learning, carried out a Schools Residential Survey of teachers across England to find out their views on the benefits of residential school trips and to what extent children’s wellbeing and mental health have been affected by the pandemic.

Policy context: Access to the outdoors

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  • Tuesday, March 29, 2022
  • | CYP Now
According to the Children’s People and Nature Survey (C-PANS) published by Natural England in February, 96 per cent of children said they spent time outside (somewhere other than their garden) at least once a week in August 2021.

Outdoor Learning Special Report

Pandemic policy shifts saw many projects move outdoors to explore new ways of working, with young people reaping the benefits of connecting with nature. But barriers remain for some children and families.

Cameron takes on senior NCS role

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  • Wednesday, October 12, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Former Prime Minister David Cameron is to take on a senior role within the government's flagship National Citizen Service (NCS) it has emerged.

Special Report: Outdoor Learning

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  • Tuesday, May 10, 2016
  • | CYP Now
As public policy and research evidence highlights major benefits of outdoor learning for children, their access to the outside world is diminishing, but practitioners are developing innovative ways to engage.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award can still open doors today

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  • Tuesday, February 2, 2016
  • | CYP Now
My 12-year spell as a UK trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award came to an end last year. As Prince Philip put it to me when I had an audience with him in November, "you've certainly put in a good stint".

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