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Sports Leadership Changes Lives

The development of leadership skills is very important for all young people. However, it is particularly important for those pupils who suffer from low self-esteem. This article describes the awards and qualifications that are currently available.
 
 

Boatmen have hairy bottoms!

Sherwood Pines Forest Park is an amazing resource that can fascinate and engage even the most challenging of children. Here Joanne Broadhead, education ranger, provides insight into how this outdoor classroom can bring learning to life.
 
 

Getting stuck-in

The focus on learning outside the classroom has been around for some time now, so how can teachers keep it fresh? The National Trust takes a look at some innovative projects that have been developed as part of its School Guardianship scheme
 

Further Features

The Impossible Dream

What did you want to be at 16? Chris Squire tells us about how a wannabe Blue Peter presenter ended up in touring Theatre and how the reality turned out to be just as exciting as the dream.

Organising your trips- tips from Kingswood

Organising a school trip is a responsibility that many school staff shy from. Particularly when it is a residential trip. However, by starting early and with a little forethought it needn't be as complicated as you might think. Tracey Greer from Kingswood Centres provides us with 10 tips to help make sure it all goes smoothly.

Chislehurst Caves - History beneath our feet

It's not just an experience of walking for miles deep underground. Chislehurst caves provide a living insight into the war years - a rich historical resource. Terry Hunt explains why we should visit it.
 

essential reading

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Physical Development

Physical Development contains over 150 physical activity ideas, grouped by topic.
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Environmental Art

This book shows how excitingdisplays and activities by using theenvironment as a starting point.
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Maths Outdoors

You can encourage and provide for mathematical development all the time children are outside.
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The Outdoor Classroom - learning, creating and exploring

The outdoor classroom is a world full of opportunities for learning, creating and exploring...
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