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Pupils thrive and their minds develop best when they have free access to stimulating outdoor environments for learning. “Where pupils use numeracy skills in ways that are relevant to them, young people can be more motivated to learn these skills and understand why they matter, in school and beyond”
School grounds play a vital role in a child’s development, discover 5 key ways to develop your grounds for outdoor learning and play
Children are spending less and less time outdoors, in fact six in ten children are reported to be spending less time outdoors since the start of the pandemic, despite 94% saying that spending time outdoors made them feel happier. There is no escaping the fact that we need to provide more appropriate and engaging outdoor spaces for children to thrive – and a key space for doing this is our school grounds.
Work out the age of a tree
Use coloured wool to explain the concept of camouflage.
Use wool to explain how a food chain works
Applications are now open for schools and nurseries across Northern Ireland to apply for FREE Forest School Leader Level 3 training and accreditation in 2024/25. Applications close on 30 June 2024. Thanks to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and participating local Councils for supporting the Forest School Awards.