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Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel
The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP) comprises of the nominated representatives of the Chief Officers of Local Authorities in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. It provides a forum for sharing and developing good practice in Outdoor Learning / Learning Outside the Classroom. They offer advice and support to enable and encourage outdoor learning.
Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee
The Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) is supported by CCPR and SkillsActive.The AAIAC is representative of a wide range of stakeholders from the adventure activity sector. It works with the industry to identify and disseminate good practice, and to advise government and its agencies accordingly.
The English Outdoor Council (EOC) is an umbrella body for organisations involved in the provision of outdoor education, recreation and development training.
Institute for Outdoor Learning
The Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) encourages outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity to experience outdoor activity provision and by supporting the good practice of outdoor professionals. By representing and lobbying on behalf of their members, they can help ensure the development and progression of outdoor learning.
- Professional Development & Accreditation
- Regional and National Courses and Events
- Publications
- Special Interest Groups
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is the national voice for learning outside the classroom. They believe that every young person (0-19yrs) should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.
Whether you are an education practitioner, headteacher, governor or organisation that provides LOtC experiences, this website offers a large range of resources developed with the support of many experts in the field learning outside the classroom. The site is designed to support anyone working with young people aged 0–19 provide high-quality educational experiences.
The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400,000 young people aged 6-25. Internationally, they have over 28 million young people enjoying the benefits of Scouting across 216 countries.
Personal development means promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential. In Scouting, they believe that young people develop most when they are ‘learning by doing,’ when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.
Girlguiding UK is the United Kingdom’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, with around half a million members including about 100,000 trained volunteer adult Leaders and supporters. ‘Girlguiding UK’ is an operating name of The Guide Association.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Leading youth Charity the DofE gives all young people the chance to develop skills for work and life, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future.
The National Association of Head Teachers
NAHT is an independent trade union and professional association representing over 28,500 members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Members hold leadership positions in early years; primary; special and secondary schools; independent schools; sixth form and FE colleges; outdoor education centres; pupil referral units, social services establishments and other educational settings. It speaks with authority and strength on all educational issues.
Association of Teachers and Lecturers
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) is the union for education professionals across the UK. Active in the maintained, independent and post-16 sectors, they use their members’ experiences to influence education policy, and they work with government and employers to defend their members’ pay, conditions and career development. From early years to HE, teachers to support staff, lecturers to leaders, they support and represent their members throughout their career.
The Foundation for Outdoor Adventure
The Foundation for Outdoor Adventure is a national body committed to research, education and the promotion of the values of outdoor and adventurous experiences for young people.
The National Association of Field Study Officers
National Association of Field Study Officers – the only organisation in the UK, which represents professionals employed in teaching, developing and promoting Field Studies.
The British Caving Association
The National Body for Caving in the UK
The Royal Yachting Association
The UK National body for all forms of boating under sail or power including disabled sailing.
The governing body for the sport and recreation of canoeing and kayaking in the United Kingdom.
Mountain Leader Training UK is the co-ordinating body for all mountain training schemes in the UK.
The British Mountaineering Council
The British Mountaineering Council is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.