April 2009

Watch and learn about Engaging Places

To celebrate the launch of the Engaging Places network of teachers and learning providers, we have created a collection of videos with the help of students.

From zero to hero interest

How students from Thamesview Vocational Centre were inspired by a library few had ever even noticed - with a little help from a local junior school, community partners and Engaging Places.

Defying the laws of graffiti

Read how Tyne and Wear students transformed their school from a drab building site to an eagerly anticipated transformation project – thanks to the power of a spray can.

Experiencing real life at Castlechurch Primary School

Why one Staffordshire primary school is offering learning based on experiences beyond the classroom. Read head teacher Gill Hampton’s thinking behind the school’s award-winning programme.

Learning maths outside the classroom

Opportunities for young people to apply mathematic skills to life outside the classroom - improve understanding, motivation and achievement.

Grounds for Optimism – school landscape award

One hundred schools and 75 landscape practices are involving students in the re-design and development of their own school grounds.

New on Engaging Places

Teaching & Learning

• Behind the new Construction and built environment diploma
• Using local history for cross-curricular learning
• Berlin’s winning outdoor play space designs

Visits

• Ideas to get out of school and down the street
• Learning outside the classroom: guidance for getting out and about

Resources

• Cambridge past and present podcast tour by Shape East
• What’s in a building? Lindisfarne Castle in Northumberland, by the National Trust
• Exploring churches by the Churches Conservation Trust

List your resources and events

Get your organisation's resources and venue information listed for free on the Engaging Places website.