Boys were encouraged to discover new ways to play, learn and practise independence outdoors in a project described by Julie Mountain.

The revised Early Years Foundation Stage, with its emphasis on physical development and commitment to outdoor play, will again throw a spotlight on the need for outdoor provision to meet the learning needs of both boys and girls.

One project that has enabled settings to audit and transform their outdoor provision with lasting benefits is 'Boys and girls come out to play', a collaboration between Surrey County Council and Learning Through Landscapes (LTL).

The twin objectives of the project were to enrich the outdoor learning experiences of children, particularly boys, and provide practitioners working towards EYP status with a challenging and innovative study programme.

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