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Access expert-written guides and publications that support planning, delivering, and evaluating outdoor learning and play.
Summary of Scottish School Grounds Survey (2025)
The Scottish School Grounds Survey (2025) was undertaken with all local authorities in Scotland by Prof. John McKendrick of the…
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Climate and education – strategies for adaptation, learning and play
Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play This paper, jointly published by the Education Policy Institute and Learning…
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Playtime Revolution
Are your children in need of a playtime revolution? Then read on... Play is hugely important in almost every area…
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Grounds for Change – construction project in school grounds
A guide to embedding outdoor learning in urban schools through making the most of your school grounds. A project funded…
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A year of outdoor homework
This outdoor homework resource gives you 33 tasks over the school year for homework. It is aimed at middle primary,…
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Learning through Landscapes Process of Change
A simple model which drives the process behind improving school grounds for outdoor learning and play. Learning through Landscapes has…
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School grounds audit tool
This school grounds audit tool is an extensive scoring system for existing school grounds, ideal as a starter before you…
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Early years outdoor practice audit
A reflective document for early years practitioners to reflect on their practice and outdoor space. This tool uses reflective questions…
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