Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel

Baroness Sharp of Guildford asked Her Majesty's Government:
What they consider to be the value of school trips and their contribution to the curriculum.

2.58 p.m.
Baroness Sharp of Guildford asked Her Majesty's Government:

What they consider to be the value of school trips and their contribution to the curriculum.
Baroness Andrews: My Lords, well planned and safely delivered school trips, with learning later reinforced in the classroom, make a valuable contribution to the education of pupils of all ages and abilities. The importance of an enriched curriculum is set out in our Five Year Strategy for Children and Learners. We believe that there are educational and personal benefits to be gained from experiences as diverse as fieldwork, visiting farms, museums and galleries, and outdoor activities.

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