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The beneficial effects of outdoor learning and play on children’s experiences have been known for thousands of years, but parents seem generally more afraid...

There is a growing problem of obesity and lack of physical activity in young children today, with a quarter of preschoolers assessed as overweight...

The prospect of planning nursery outings can seem daunting – even if it’s just a quick visit to the local park. There’s certainly a...

Beach Schools are a way of giving children in their early years the opportunity to learn and develop in a natural environment, sparking their...

Juliet Robertson is an author and education consultant who specialises in learning and play in outdoor contexts. After leading and managing three schools in...

The outdoors is a special playing and learning environment for all children: a place of unrestricted choice of movement and immersive sensory experience where...

For early years children, the outdoor environment appears permanent yet flexible, reassuringly familiar yet brimming over with exciting new possibilities. In such a place...

“Play is not an easy game.” ― Helen Bilton, author and Associate Professor, University of Reading For many, the idea of playwork suggests little...