The social and economic benefits of learning outside of the classroom
In September 2022 two reports were published by Natural England that confirm that high quality learning outside the classroom in natural environments can deliver a wide range of positive health and learning outcomes.
Read MoreOutdoor Learning for Teachers CPD Film
Between 2019 and 2022 TGC worked with sixteen Islington primary schools on a staff training project funded by The Portal Trust. The aim was to break down the barriers to outdoor learning and give teachers the confidence to take their pupils to their nearest green space to teach across the curriculum on a regular basis.…
Read MoreLittle Explorers at King Square Gardens
Little Explorers is on the move for three special summer mornings of nature play for 0-5’s, parents and carers at the fabulous wildlife garden by the old bandstand building, N5 1QL.
Read MoreOctober Forest School Training at The Quadrangle!
TGC is running a fully accredited L2 and L3 Forest School training course in October 2021 in Shoreham, Kent
Read MoreTGC WINS ‘Education & Learning Team of the Year’ at School Travel Awards!
Thursday 20th May marks a lot of things for the outdoor learning community; Outdoor Classroom Day, World Bee Day and this year, the highly anticipated School Travel Awards!
Read MoreLittle Explorers is back!
Calling all under 5’s, parents and carers… Join The Garden Classroom at King Henry’s Walk Garden and King Square Gardens for more special mornings this summer. Explore and play together with your child and discover the plants, trees, pond, animals and more in all-outdoor nature trails and games, sensory activities, crafts, stories and songs.
Read MoreTGC becomes an FSA Recognised Forest School Provider!
TGC has been providing outdoor learning experiences to urban children for over a decade and have now reached new levels of recognition by attaining the highly regarded Forest School Association (FSA) badge! The FSA is the professional body and UK-wide voice for Forest School, promoting best practice, cohesion and ‘quality Forest School for all‘. The…
Read MoreGlobal key identifiers for successful return to school
Report published in late 2020 by UNICEF, United Nations, The World Bank, The World Food Programme and UNHR detail successful key identifiers and frameworks for returning to school.
Read MoreTGC launches Rapanui t-shirt range!
The Garden Classroom have launched a nature-themed t-shirt range with eco-friendly manufacturer Rapanui! We have designed t-shirts for men, women and children with a mix of designs, colours and sizes.
Read MoreCOVID-19: update on TGC’s services
We are closely monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus and assessing its impact on our charity’s ability to deliver services to customers.
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