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Taking the primary curriculum outdoors

Outdoor learning
With the pressures of the curriculum and key stage 2 tests, it can be difficult to take pupils outside of the classroom. However, Heather Crawford offers some ideas for how outdoor learning can link into the primary curriculum

Busy school days can mean that finding time to evidence character development in children or find creative ways to keep them engaged in core subjects can become a bit of a struggle. Learning Outside the Classroom as a concept has been around for some years now and is embraced by many schools as an excellent way of keeping learning fun and exciting.

Time has shown that taking lessons outside, even if only into the schoolyard or local park, can embed learning and provide innovative ways to enhance classroom-based learning. To help the creative juices flow, here are some ideas for how you can use Learning Outside the Classroom to enhance your provision across a range of subjects.

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