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Expert thinking on outdoor classrooms, early years learning, SEND provision, and making the most of your outdoor space.

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Wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: An Outdoor Plan for Schools

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026's theme is Action. Here's a five-day outdoor mental health plan for nurseries and primary schools — ready to run.

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Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Classroom Day 2026: 12 Ways to Make Thursday 21 May Unforgettable

Twelve simple, low-prep activity ideas for Outdoor Classroom Day 2026 — tagged by age band and weather contingency, from EYFS to KS2.

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EYFS

Outdoor Learning in the EYFS: Make It Part of Every Day

Outdoor learning in the EYFS works best as a daily routine, not a weekly highlight. The 2026 evidence, the policy shifts, and how to make it happen in your setting.

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Policy & Funding

Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Outdoor Learning in Early Years

Scotland's new law, EYFS space changes, and fresh funding — outdoor learning in early years is shifting fast. What it means for your setting.

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Outdoor Learning

What Is a Managed Outdoor Classroom?

Discover what makes a managed outdoor classroom different, and why the model is transforming outdoor provision for nurseries and schools across the UK.

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EYFS

EYFS 2025 and Outdoor Learning: What Every Nursery Needs to Know

The updated EYFS framework puts outdoor learning centre stage. Here's what it means for your nursery's provision, and how to get ahead.

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SEND

Outdoor Classrooms for SEND Provision: Benefits and Evidence

From sensory regulation to social communication, outdoor learning environments offer something uniquely powerful for children with additional needs.

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Business Case

Hire vs Buy an Outdoor Classroom: Which Is Right for Your Setting?

Capital vs revenue. Ownership vs flexibility. We break down the real costs, and the hidden ones, so you can make the right call for your setting.

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