Eight Reasons To Take Learning Outside

Eight Reasons To Take Learning Outside

Nov 2, 2017 | Blog, Education

As children increasingly spend their free time inside indulging in ever more screen-based, sedentary pastimes, their physical and mental well-being has fallen into decline. Fitness levels are falling, obesity is on the rise and mental health is suffering, to name just...
Eco friendly tips in the classroom

Eco friendly tips in the classroom

Jun 29, 2017 | Blog, Eco-Friendly, Education

School buildings are one of the biggest collective consumers of energy and, conversely, one of the largest generators of waste and pollution in our economy. In addition, largely due to the age of many of our school buildings, internal environmental conditions are...
Inspiring Spaces, Inspiring Children

Inspiring Spaces, Inspiring Children

Nov 28, 2014 | Education

Built from sustainable materials, a Learning Escape offers more than just a building. It provides schools with an opportunity to engage children in environmental citizenship by talking to them about materials, methods and energy efficiency. A new Learning Escape being...
The Countryside Effect

The Countryside Effect

Nov 19, 2013 | Education

Professor Aric Sigman has demonstrated that exposure to the natural environment provides children with a welcome break from the arresting effect of technology, allowing them to “attend without paying attention” as they explore their surroundings. Though their...