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Jan 27, 20193 min read

Exploring Science Outdoors Encourages a Love of Learning Like Nothing Else.

Scientific literacy is vital nowadays. In our age of "fake news" and "alternative facts", the ability to discern between credible...

Jan 25, 20194 min read

Children Are Never Safe in Outdoor Education. Here's Why.

I frequently hear outdoor education practitioners, parents and children using the words safe and safety in the context of outdoor...

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Dec 10, 20185 min read

Fear of Liability Must Not Stop Us Getting Children Outdoors!

In recent years, I've actively sought global opportunities to work in outdoor and experiential education roles for youth in various...

Nov 16, 20183 min read

Smart Kids Don't Do Outdoor Education! Here's Why.

When I was in state secondary school, we had the option at age 14 to take a BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) course in...

Oct 12, 20184 min read

Are Leaders Born Or Created?

Outdoor and experiential education can provide excellent opportunities for youth team building and leadership development. Whether it's a...

Sep 23, 20183 min read

A Quick Guide to Nature Photography for Children

Taking photographs of interesting things in nature is a wonderfully mindful activity. It brings us into the moment as we use all of our...

Sep 3, 20184 min read

Worrying Trends in Health & Wellbeing Among Children

Health and wellbeing among children in many developed nations is showing some very concerning trends. In this blog post, I explore why...

Jul 19, 20184 min read

Shining Outside the Classroom

In an average classroom of students, some are likely to possess a talent for mathematics. Others might find art a natural fit and enjoy...

Jul 9, 20183 min read

Designing an Outdoor Classroom: 5 Simple Things to Consider

As adults, we all love to hear the joyful sound of children laughing, and the sight of children smiling and interacting with their...

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