Promoting Risks Outdoors in the Playground
Katherine Houghton from the Early Years Staffroom has written a guest blog discussing the importance of children taking risks outdoors and also reveals how a playground should be designed to promote safe risk taking. Read the full article…
Improve School Readiness At Nursery and Pre-School
We explore the topic of School Readiness where there is an ongoing concern that children are not 'school ready' after Nursery and Pre-School. To help overcome this, we reveal excellent outdoor activities that prepare nursery children and pre-schoolers for school. Read the full article…
An Interview With a SENCO About Outdoor Learning
Our Educational Copywriter, Emma Homan, interviewed an SEN teacher who has taught both mainstream and SEN primary aged children to discuss outdoor learning and things to consider when creating an SEN playground. Read the full article…
How Nurseries Can Support Babies Learning to Walk
In this article, we explore how babies learn to walk, and how nurseries can maximise their outdoor play spaces to accommodate this major developmental milestone. Read the full article…
Create an Outdoor Play Space For Tummy Time
This article explores the benefits of outdoor Tummy Time and includes a downloadable PDF revealing how Nurseries can improve their outdoor play settings for babies' Tummy Time. Read the full article…
Why Install a Daily Mile Track at Your School
We discuss how all school can benefit from the Daily Mile and why they should consider installing a designated track to further encourage children to participate. Read the full article…
Outdoor Play and The Progress Check at Age 2
We share the benefits outdoor play brings to the Progress Check at Age 2 and the prime areas of learning being observed. Read the full article…
Physical Activities For Preschoolers and Nurseries
We explore how, through outdoor play and activities, preschoolers, nurseries and other Early Years settings can effectively follow the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines on physical activity. Read the full article…