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School visits to reserves

The RSPB field teaching scheme, Living Classrooms, is an exciting programme of school visits designed to bring learning to life. Your pupils will be able to explore nature for themselves by studying at first hand the birds, animals and plants on nature reserves. More...

Children in wildlife garden, RSPB The Lodge nature reserve

BBC Breathing Places Schools

Creating a place for wildlife in your school grounds has never been easier. With the help of BBC Breathing Places Schools, nature can be nurtured and encouraged in schools for children to enjoy and explore. More...

Children watching birds at school, RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch

Big Schools' Birdwatch

Find out more about Big Schools' Birdwatch, a free activity for schools throughout the UK, which we run every year in January and February. More...

Children looking for birds during Big Schools' Birdwatch

Wildlife Action Awards for schools

Wildlife Action Awards are easy to take part in and your whole school can get involved. More...

Boy peering into jar of water collected from a pond dipping exercise

Education resources catalogue

Our education resources catalogue is packed full of fantastic information and activity packs, games and toys to help bring the wonderful world of wildlife and the environment into your classroom, and make learning a rewarding and enjoyable experience. More...

Education resources catalogue front cover

Teaching resources

Our online resources are linked to the four national curricula/guidelines and are targeted at five age groups. More...

Using a key to identify wild flowers

Education policy and the RSPB

Without education, conservation can only be a short-term, single-generation activity. Without mechanisms for transmitting conservation skills, information and values, today's conservation efforts remain unsustainable. More...

A school visit to the Ebbw Vale Education Centre

Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship

The RSPB believes that outdoor education is an invaluable means by which young people can learn about their environment and use it as an educational resource. More...

Children learning about the countryside at the RSPB Ebbw Vale nature reserve

More for your students

RSPB Kids is our website for children, containing curriculum-linked activities, fun games and useful learning materials More...

Downloads

LOTC brochure

PDF, 70Kb

The RSPB supports the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, and its aim that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances. Download this brochure to find out more.