Learning Outside the Classroom - What is in the guidance?

Progression in knowledge, skills, understanding and values	Duke of Edinburgh Vocational Diploma experiences Applied science, technology etc. day visits Extended travel overseas e.g. cultural, historical, language	Extended travel overseas e.g. cultural, historical, language Vocational Diploma experiences Independent ‘expeditioning’ Duke of Edinburgh	5-15% 5-15% 10-20%
	16-19
	Regular ‘Field Work’ UK Residential e.g. Outdoor Pursuits frequent use of school grounds & local environment KS 2-3 transition programme e.g. Adventurous Activities, environmental programme Extended travel overseas e.g. cultural, historical, language	Unsupervised expedition ‘Active Learning’ focused fam visit UK Residential e.g. outdoor pursuits Overseas Study Tour High quality theatre music and dance performance Visit heritage site
	KS3/4
Increasing challenge	Regular use of school grounds Yr 2 overnight stopover e.g. in school or local hall Short, structured expedition Introductory farm visit – ‘look-see’ Subject based field work Expeditions into the local environment	Regular use of school grounds & local environment (exhibitions, heritage site etc.) 2-5 day residential; Extended travel; Supervised expedition ‘Active Learning’ focused farm visit Regular ‘Field Work’ Yr 5/6 Overseas visit Local theatre, music & dance performances	10-20%
	KS1/2
Builds on prior knowledge and experience	Outdoor learning & play within EY setting, using local spaces e.g. park	“Expeditions” beyond EY setting e.g. bus journey, visit a fire station	50%
	Early Years Foundation Stage