Open sand in schools and nurseries

A guide on open sand in schools and nurseries. This document contains advice, tools and policy precedent for managing large open sand pits in schools and nurseries.

From practical advice on managing sand, avoiding cat poo in the sandpit, cleaning children at the end of break to learning ideas and further support, this guide on open sand in schools and nurseries is a ‘must’ download.

You can visit all the outdoor lesson ideas and our publications and guidance on outdoor learning and play.
For bespoke advice or training, please look at our outdoor learning training pages.

You can also view the loose parts play toolkit.