Over the half term, Mr Malik had the opportunity to visit Denmark, with a group of Gateshead teachers, in order to look at Danish schools and the way in which they educate their young people.

During the week, a number of schools (skole) were visited including nurseries (kindergarten), private schools and schools with a focus on forest learning. The experience was enjoyable, interesting and raised a number of aspects for the staff to talk about.

Some amazing facts to get you started:
- Children can start school at 6.30am and finish at 5.00pm
- They must go outside for up to two hours at a time, in all weathers
- Knives are used when children are learning in the forest
- There is no uniform in Danish schools
- Teachers are called by their first names

To see more photos and find out about the schools in Denmark, please click the link below where you can read the daily weblog that was kept.

Denmark Weblog