More than 200 entries flooded in from settings eager for the chance to win 2,850 worth of equipment and advice to help redevelop their outdoor areas.
Liz Roberts, editor of Nursery World, said, 'For the second year running, we were deluged with high-quality entries from settings desperate to offer children the best possible outdoor experiences.'
The judges were impressed with the Red House staff's commitment to outdoor play and their understanding of the importance of outdoor provision.
With careful observation of children's interests, behaviour, choices and comments, they have established a thriving back garden with two small lawns, plants, shrubs, a vegetable patch and a pond. The children have been involved every step of the way, choosing which seeds to grow, planting and watering them, and harvesting the produce.
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