LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Early day motion 24, tabled 25 May 2010 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House notes the conclusion of an Ofsted report that learning outside the classroom contributes significantly to raising standards; recognises that learning through experience is a powerful educational tool; applauds the work put into the Manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom; regrets that despite this work, its aspiration to provide all young people with a wide range of quality experiences outside the classroom, including one or more residential visits, is not yet embedded in all schools; and calls on the Government to find a way of making this a reality for all young people, including those who need financial support.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Labour 10, Conservative 2, DUP 1.