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Children identifying wildflowers in school groundsEbbw Vale, March 2002; Crickhowell PrimaryChildren at the Harrold Priory Middle School, making scrap books and reading
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Teaching

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

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

What is the Big Schools' Birdwatch?

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

Boy taking part in Big Schools' Birdwatch

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...

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LOTC brochure

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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.

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Children in wildlife garden, RSPB The Lodge nature reserve - Richard Revels (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_2160_000)
Children watching birds at school, RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch - RSPB Images - David McHugh (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1019544)
Education resources catalogue front cover - (RSPB)
Using a key to identify wild flowers - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
A school visit to Ebbw Vale education centre - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3575_009)
Boy taking part in Big Schools' Birdwatch - David McHugh (RSPB)
Children learning about the countryside at RSPB Ebbw Vale nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3254_009)
Children identifying wildflowers in school grounds - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_2190_009)
Ebbw Vale, March 2002; Crickhowell Primary - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Children at the Harrold Priory Middle School, making scrap books and reading - Carolyn Merrett (rspb-images.com)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)