Jim Burt

Are we at the turning point for outdoor learning?

Jim Burt, 29 September 2016 - Landscapes and access

There’s a real buzz around getting kids into the outdoors at the moment – outdoor learning, outdoor play, outdoor education, wild time, whatever you want to call it, everyone’s talking about how important it is to get our children outdoors. …

Busting the myths on outdoor learning in schools

Jim Burt, 21 July 2016 - Landscapes and access

Jim Burt is Natural England’s Principal Adviser for Outdoor Learning and has recently completed a project to help school children – particularly those from disadvantaged areas – experience the benefits of the natural environment by empowering teachers to bring the outdoors into everyday learning.

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