LODGE HILL is delighted to support the

LEARNING OUTSIDE the CLASSROOM MANIFESTO

which was launched by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills on 28th November 2006.

The Manifesto is a 'movement' or joint undertaking that many different stakeholders have helped to create and to which anyone can sign up. We support the Manifesto because we believe it will help to ensure that all children and young people have a variety of high quality experiences outside the classroom enviroment, as an essential part of their learning and development.

LODGE HILL recognises the value of Learning Outside the Classroom and support the Manifesto's vision and aims. We have therefore already endorsed the Manifesto along with over 330 other organisations, schools and individuals by becoming a signatory. As the role of the Manifesto is to make a difference, LODGE HILL has also pledged our support by making public the actions we are taking or intend to take to deliver high quality learning outside the classroom.
We have pledged to allow young people outside of the classroom to enhance, through outdoor activities and team work, their personal development and give them confidence and experience of working together.

We will therefore be working with schools, local authorities and the many other organisations committed to providing an exciting range of teaching and learning opportunities outside the classroom.

To find out more, get details of all signatories and pledges received so far, and to order or download a copy of the Mainfesto, visit:

www.teachernet.gov.uk/learningoutsidetheclassroom