http://ltl.tamba.co.uk/news.htm Learning through Landscapes is the national school grounds charity, campaigning on behalf of all children for better outdoor environments in education and childcare. en-gb Fri, 12 March 2010 00:00:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Learning through Landscapes http://ltl.tamba.co.uk/ 30 http://ltl.tamba.co.uk/images/default/rss/logo.gif http://ltl.tamba.co.uk/news.htm Our National Networking Event has been confirmed for this March 12th 2010 and booking is open now. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=275 Fri, 12 March 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Architecture Centre Networknbsp;is hostingnbsp;an international symposium that brings together decision makers, practitioners and enablers in design and regeneration. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=287 Wed, 10 March 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News How can your outdoor space stimulate learning and development? This is the subject of the next outdoor learning conference delivered by our friends at Nursery World on 12 May at The Holiday Inn, Central Birmingham. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=286 Tue, 09 March 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Marja Perkki#1255;, the Head Teacher at Westendinpuiston Koulu School in Finland is making a rare trip to London to share her expertise with delegates at the Designs for Learning conference in March. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=285 Fri, 26 February 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Mark Irwin - Sustainable Development Education Officer from Glasgow City Council supports practitioners taking learning outside. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=284 Fri, 22 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News The BBC's DIG IN campaign is going from strength to strength - watch videos for help growing your own food... http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=283 Thu, 21 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Glasgow's first outdoor kindergarten is open in Pollok Park. Read the article that appeared in the Herald. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=279 Sat, 16 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=278 Fri, 15 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Two Scottish schools were recently praised by inspectors for their outdoor spaces. Read the articles from the TESS http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=281 Fri, 15 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Many schools have been using the snow to support lessons in the past weeks. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=282 Fri, 15 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Clackmannanshire Council has established a 4 year plan to support every primary school within the authority to improve their grounds. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=280 Wed, 13 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News The results of a MORI Poll published today (11th January) reveals that 96% of teachers believe that schools should be using their outside spaces to enhance pupilsrsquo; education and development. LTL is hosting a conference too address this bringing together landscape architects, architects, local authorities, school leadership teams and all those involved in school capital programmes. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=277 Mon, 11 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Children at Beavers Community Primary School in Hounslow, London celebrated as their school was announced as the first prize winner of the 2010 John Laing School Ground Awards. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=276 Tue, 05 January 2010 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Sherwood Park Special School in Sutton celebrated today as Tom Brake MP and Councilor Margaret Court, the Mayor of Sutton, officially opened the schoolrsquo;s new environmental sensory garden, vegetable growing area and polytunnel. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=274 Thu, 10 December 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Learning through Landscapes is delighted to partner with Nursery World magazine for the 2009 Outdoor Challenge Awards. Enter now for the chance to win pound;1000's of pounds worth of outdoor equipment and resources! http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=273 Wed, 18 November 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News LTL and Oxfordshire County Council have today launched, lsquo;Without Wallsrsquo;,rsquo; a new publication that supports childrenrsquo;s centres and community groups in working with families and children to develop outdoor areas for learning and play.nbsp; http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=272 Wed, 21 October 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Learningnbsp;through Landscapesnbsp;are pleased to benbsp;representing the LOtC School grounds sector partnership at the Primary Capital Action 09nbsp;conference on the 14th October 2009 http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=271 Wed, 14 October 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=269 Tue, 29 September 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News The Scottish Government launches its new strategy for schools which urges Local Authorities to make outdoor spaces quot;an integral part of the learning environmentquot;. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=270 Tue, 29 September 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News LTLrsquo;s tool kit guide, PlayOut, received a lsquo;Goldrsquo; award at the recent Practical Pre-School Awards Ceremony in Manchester. The tool kit guide to making the most of your outdoor space, was awarded lsquo;Goldrsquo; for the lsquo;Teaching Resource Equipmentrsquo; award category. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=268 Thu, 24 September 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News The GfL team will be at the Scottish Learning Festival on the 23rd and 24th of September. Although our seminar slot is already fully subscribed if you would like to meet our team and discuss how to develop or better use your grounds contact us beforehand and arrange to meet us on the day! Email gfl@ltl.org.uk with your question and contact details. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=266 Wed, 23 September 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Thenbsp;Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG), along with charity partners Blue Peter, ContinYou and Save the Childrennbsp;has launched a grants scheme to give children a chance to learn more about where their food comes fromnbsp;and develop gardening areas in their schools. Read on to see if you could win pound;250 to help your school http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=264 Tue, 01 September 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News The Whitehaven Newsnbsp;recently reported thatnbsp;as children head back to school the risk of swine flu couldnbsp;grow - but they ask whether outdoor learning could stop the bug's spread.nbsp; http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=267 Tue, 01 September 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News All schools in London can now apply for a cash award to transform their grounds into an environment for learning, creative play, activity, discovery and social development. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=263 Thu, 27 August 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News The conference, Outdoor Learning and Play, will take place on will focus on why your outdoor space is so beneficial, what can be done with the space you have and how you can encourage free-flow play and an independent learning environment within your setting. DISCOUNT FOR LTL MEMBERS! http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=262 Tue, 18 August 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News nbsp;A bespoke built education garden,nbsp;creatednbsp;specifically for The Kent County Show, was awarded the first prize of Top Gold at the event. The garden wasnbsp;built by Skanska RM in partnership with Learning through Landscapes, who provided consultation for the projectnbsp;alongside landscaping and countryside management company, Twig. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=261 Mon, 20 July 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Children and teachers at Jessop Primary School explained to a cabinet minister how transforming their playground has helped them turn around school performance. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=260 Fri, 03 July 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Echline Primary School in South Queensferry, Scotland, asked their P6 and P7 pupils to make a short film as part of their Grounds for Learning Week. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=259 Thu, 02 July 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Keith Brown MSP, Minister for Schools and Skills visited Menstrie Primary School and commented on their quot;excellent workquot; taking children's learning outdoors. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=258 Wed, 01 July 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News Tennis stars and RBS ambassadors, Andy and Jamie Murray, joined pupils of Heavers Farm Primary School, South Norwood in London this week, to celebrate the official opening of their RBS Supergrounds playground facilities. http://www.ltl.org.uk/news.htm?item=257 Wed, 24 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT Latest News