The real challenge in outdoor learning is in the planning. To have an effective outdoor curriculum, practitioners need to plan a stimulating environment. They need to see the learning potential of that environment, and recognise and support children's learning within it. Crucially, plans need to be based on the current needs of the individual child, taking into account their rate, or style, of learning. So where do you start?
When planning for the outdoors, practitioners need to consider five main areas: parents; provision; access; adult roles and responsibilities; the early years curriculum and day-to-day decisions.
PARENTS
An effective outdoors curriculum depends on parental support. You should find ways of keeping them informed every step of the way, for example, through photographs, videos, conversations, open evenings, outdoor play policy or a brochure.
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