Teaching and learning is crucial to the success of a primary school and as part of this outdoor learning can help pupils to see their learning in new and exciting ways, while also increasing fitness levels and engagement. We offer a range of case studies and best practice.

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School Gardeners of the Year Award

The return of the Royal Horticulture Society’s School Gardeners of the Year Award will bring with it recognition of the inspiring, green-fingered work of both pupils and school staff.

Nature Prize offers funding for school biodiversity projects

A new prize is offering support for schools seeking to increase access to nature, improve biodiversity, and promote climate action.

Big Schools’ Birdwatch kicks off on January 6

Pupils are being asked to take part in the country’s largest national wildlife survey when the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch launches on January 6.

National Theatre Collection for Primary Schools

The National Theatre’s Collection for Primary Schools is offering high-quality filmed performances of eight productions free for UK state schools.

Active Summer Challenge

?The Premier League’s Primary Stars programme is marking its fifth birthday with the launch of an Active Summer Challenge.

Sun safety in the primary school

Children who have frequent or severe sunburn are at much greater risk of developing skin cancer as adults. Schools can play a role in protecting young people. Dr Hannah Wainman and Dr Eliza Hutchison advise

Active School Hero Award: Nominations open

A nationwide campaign has been launched to recognise unsung primary school staff who have inspired pupils to take on physical activity during the pandemic.

Walk to School Week 2022

?Children are being encouraged to “walk for wellbeing” during this year’s Walk to School Week from May 16 to 20.

Where's Wally Weekender

Children and their families are being urged to take to the streets dressed as Wally to help raise funds for the National Literacy Trust.

English Heritage offers free school visits to historic sites

English Heritage has relaunched its education programme in a bid to address the huge decline in school trips to heritage sites caused by the pandemic.

Kids Walk campaign to highlight road safety

?With six children killed or seriously injured on UK roads every day, a road safety campaign is aiming to raise awareness of safe spaces for children to walk in their communities.

Women's Euros 2022: Cross-curricular resources unveiled

A programme of free cross-curricular resources has been published to inspire pupils ahead of this summer’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament.

Teach Handball Hub: Resources for lessons and after-school clubs

A new handball hub is offering schools free resources in the hope of inspiring children to take-up the sport.

Big Schools’ Birdwatch begins on January 5

The humble woodpigeon knocked the blackbird off top spot in the last Big Schools’ Birdwatch – but which species will be the "most spotted" this time around?

Schools offered ideas to get pupils gardening this autumn term

Schools are being offered ideas, tips and support to get pupils out of the classroom and working in school gardens this term.

Teach it Outside offers resources to take learning outside

Schools are being urged to “Teach it Outside” with the launch of a new curriculum-based resource aimed at improving children’s mental and physical health.

Resources launched to support Great British Beach Clean

Schools are urged to get behind the Great British Beach Clean, with a suite of new lesson resources available.

School gardening resources support Covid-secure outdoor learning

As increasing numbers of schools look to take learning outside during the pandemic, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has published a new series of gardening ideas, activities and resources.

Countryside Classroom: Non-tech activity and learning ideas

The Countryside Classroom is offering a range of ideas to help develop children’s skills away from technology during remote learning.

Using CREST to break down barriers in STEM

Caitlin Brown discusses the need to incorporate project-based learning approaches in order to knock down barriers to STEM learning and considers how the CREST Awards can help at primary school level

Let's Go Zero: Zero carbon schools by 2030

Sixty per cent of energy used by schools is wasted out-of-hours and schools in England alone spend £600 million per year on energy. The Let’s Go Zero campaign is helping schools to pledge to go zero carbon within a decade

Big Schools’ Birdwatch open for registration

The Big Schools’ Birdwatch is back for another year and schools are being invited to register for a free support pack offering ideas and resources.

Support for outdoor lessons post-June 1

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is bringing together a consortium of outdoor learning organisations to help support schools if and when they re-open from June 1.

Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 3

This is the third edition of the SecEd compendium of home schooling and remote education resources for schools, teachers and parents. We cover a range of subjects, as well as exercise and keeping fit, mental health and wellbeing, cultural and arts activities, and whole-school support

Subject association directory offers home schooling support

A new directory is helping teachers to access a wide range of home education support and guidance on offer from the UK’s subject associations.

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