King’s Hawford is Top of the Class for Learning Outside the Classroom

10 Jan 2018

King’s Hawford, one of two Junior Schools, of The King’s School, Worcester has shown itself to have a strong commitment to providing excellent learning outside the classroom (LOtC) to its pupils by achieving a prestigious national Learning Outside the Classroom Mark (Gold).

Awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, LOtC Mark (Gold) recognises exemplary LOtC provision in schools and indicates that a school is a leader in ensuring that all pupils have access to frequent, continuous and progressive learning outside the classroom.

King’s Hawford Headmaster, Jim Turner said:  ‘Being awarded LOtC Mark (Gold) is a real coup for everyone here as it shows that we are really making strides by offering a diverse curriculum that provides memorable, exciting and valuable learning outside the classroom experiences.

We’re thrilled to get official recognition for our efforts and we look forward to building on this award to continue to integrate LOtC into the everyday life of the school – contributing towards the quality and depth of learning of our pupils.’

LOtC Mark is the first national accreditation for schools which recognises, and supports, the development of learning outside the classroom across all subject areas.

Learning outside the classroom is known to contribute significantly to raising standards & improving pupils’ personal, social & emotional development.

Elaine Skates, Chief Executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom said:

‘Learning outside the classroom provides the most memorable experiences in a child’s school life.  LOtC Mark (Gold) demonstrates that the school is committed to developing and delivering genuinely valuable learning outside the classroom experiences for their children and young people. I congratulate King’s Hawford on its fantastic achievement.’