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Learning Outside the Classroom Annual Conference

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Find out what happened at this year's annual LoTc conference....

Back to the Future

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

London's Underground network has always looked forwards to the future city it will help to create. Now we can look back and celebrate its achievements...

Amazing Space

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New galleries and museums are often as exciting for the buildings as the things they contain - read on for ideas about their use as teaching resources...

Postmodernism at the V&A

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PoMo is rocking the V&A in a stunning exhibition. Dynamic and disruptive, postmodernism shook up the past in new and exciting ways. Find out more…

Learning Outside the Box

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

'Get your pupils outside the classroom' say the Health and Safety Executive and Department for Education. Find out more...

Step inside...

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Open House will be happening across London on September 17 and 18. Find out more...

Visiting History

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Don't miss Heritage Open Days 2011, 8-11 September...

Ground Work

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Find out all about this year’s Festival of British Archaeology, running from 16 to 31 July.

One year to go...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The London Olympics is now only a year away: celebrate with Open Weekend...

Beyond the Classroom

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom wants your nominations for the 4th annual LOtC Awards…

Is up the only way?

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Will the future be low-rise? Read on - and then decide what you think about tall buildings...

Cultural review launched - have your say

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Performance, visual arts and the UK's cultural, architectural and film heritage should be on offer to all young people. Read more…

Seeing Ourselves

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As a recent news story reminded us, buildings can look as if they have faces - but they can also come alive in many other ways...

Ten Reasons to use Buildings and Places

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With the curriculum under review, there's never been a better time to use buildings and places in your teaching...

Architecture of the Olympics Aquatics Centre is irresistable

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Read about a building that helped persuade a famous sportsman to compete at the Olympics in 2012...

Jonathan Foyle on Climbing Great Buildings

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Find out more about the award-winning TV series that gives you a brand new angle on some iconic buildings.

Onwards and Upwards

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What can exciting buildings bring to your teaching? Read about The Shard and then follow the link to our activities and resources...

The Olympics at Coventry Cathedral

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Olympics is providing an opportunity to explore many fascinating local stories. The story of Coventry Cathedral is a great example…

Simon Schama on narrative, buildings and places - and history teaching.

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Read what Simon Schama had to say about the importance of buildings to children's sense of history and identity...

Redesigning your curriculum

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Read about how buildings and places can help your lessons feel more relevant to young people's lives.