Focus on...and Notice Board
Issue 132 | Page 3 | Published Mar 2014
Description
Why should we take learning outdoors? 'Learning outdoors' doesn't necessarily mean learning about, or from, nature. Many early-years providers see the outdoors as a part of the 'classroom', with parts of the day dedicated to free-flow between indoors and outdoors. Many settings are also developing 'forest schools', exploring the opportunities of a wooded area on site or locally. Also find out about Ofsted's maintaining curiosity on this issue's notice board.
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One class learns of the important role of science and technology in solving a real-world problems as they tackle a practical challenge.
Katherine Forsey believes that the 'outdoor classroom' is a brilliant free resource that schools should be using regularly.
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