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What if... we made outdoor classrooms the new norm?
As head teachers in the UK wrestle with the whether, when and how of reopening their schools, they are having to drastically rethink the school day and the learning environment. In this article, written by Cath Prisk for the London National Park City Schools Network, we consider how getting outdoors could offer some potential solutions.
Life after lockdown
Lockdown may soon be lifted, but with an effective vaccine in all likelihood a year away, we're told going have to get used to a 'new normal'. But what, exactly, will the ‘new normal’ look like?
Getting Gritty
How do you stick to a daily exercise regime when it just seems a bit too hard? At this time of year, when it’s cold, wet and blowy, hiding under the duvet can seem like the best option. If your resolution is on the wane, analysing the reasons why you’ve made your commitment can help you keep to your plan.
What Three Words for 2019?
Last year may have been an altogether shabby year, but we've still found quite a bit to celebrate, not least the discovery of a new and pointless pastime. Through its random creation of serendipitous wisdom, the What3Words app has given us unexpected hope for the future...
Six Surprising Reasons It's Good to Go Outdoors
We instinctively know that time spent outdoors makes us feel better, but more and more research is emerging to show that being outdoors, particularly when we are growing up, plays a critical role in our physical and cognitive development and ongoing wellbeing.
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