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.

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Outdoor 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.…

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Little 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.

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TGC 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…

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TGC 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.

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