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Results for outdoor learning

Open Sesame with Early Years West Sussex

Three nurseries in West Sussex explored developing the creativity of early years staff through collaboration with artists and children.  The themed enquiry was part of a wider project involving another five nurseries during which staff and artists participated in a series of masterclasses led by inspirational early years performance artists. Who was involved Early years children and…

The Story-making Project at Great Dixter

Children from three local primary schools worked with a puppeteer and outdoor practitioner/storyteller to explore the gardens and woods of Great Dixter through a succession of creative activities. These ranged from cooking foraged food over a fire to creating stories through exploring natural surroundings. Who was involved A cluster of three East Sussex primary schools…

Young leaders in sustainability at Ashley School

All 331 children and 11 teachers from Ashley CE Primary School explored food growing and sustainability in the school grounds.  As well as growing food with gardener Darrell Leggett, children worked with artist Karen Wydler to explore the grounds and create new outdoor learning spaces. Who was involved Teachers and children from Ashley C of…

Developing authentic student voice and reflection on learning at Helenswood School

Exploring student voice and the use of personal learning and thinking skills, pupils at this all-girls school designed outside areas and their own lessons, produced a newspaper and participated in cross-curricular learning projects working with garden designers, a journalist, photographer and graphic design and digital media companies. Who was involved Teachers and pupils from Years…