The children now have daily access to equipment where they can challenge and develop their physical skills. They have use of an area all year round, that previously wasn’t accessible when it was raining or cold, and the floor markings offer them a change to learn the alphabet in a fun way.
How are we using the space to deliver outdoor learning & educational play?
Now that we have static areas, we don’t have to waste time setting up play equipment every day. These areas have sparked imagination in the children and they challenge and develop a broad range of skills. The equipment allows the pupils to challenge themselves at their own pace.
What are the biggest benefits you have seen for the children?
The children now have daily access to equipment where they can challenge and develop their physical skills. They have use of an area all year round, that previously wasn’t accessible when it was raining or cold, and the floor markings offer them a change to learn the alphabet in a fun way. The tunnel and tipi offer shade and shelter when it’s warm and have encouraged imaginative development. The sand pit and house are very popular and the children are developing better technology and investigative skills.