Tag: outdoor activities
Outdoor learning anywhere
As an enthusiast of outdoor learning, Gemma Clark was excited to discover that AI can suggest a plethora of learning activities suitable for any...
Accessible days out
There are plenty of accessible and fun days out for all the family, says Nigel Steele.
Days out should be fun, exciting and stress-free, however,...
Inclusive tennis
Abbie Probert wants to get more adults and children with SEND on court and playing tennis.
The benefits of participating in regular physical activity are...
The great outdoors
The textures, smells, colours, and sounds of the outdoors are all there, waiting to be explored, write Suzi Hoskins and Claire Abercrombie.
If you're considering...
Playgrounds inspired by nature
Incorporating nature into school playgrounds offers a multitude of benefits for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, writes Alexandra Cook.
In an age dominated by...
Looking after what we can’t see
David Swanston really digs gardening.
Gardening activities are a great way to facilitate learning for children and young people with SEND, and the benefits are...
Heavy work in outdoor play
Samantha Tolley and colleagues talk about pushing, pulling and lifting.
When a child has sensory processing difficulties, appropriate automatic reactions and behaviours are not as...
Climbing, balancing, noticing and exploring
Taking learning outside can lead to explorations that connect us to our senses and calm troubled minds, says Tina Stubbs, who is passionateabout the...
SEN122 : January/February 2023
Read SEN Magazine SEN122: Jan/Feb 2023 here
There’s a feast of brilliant articles here on wide ranging subjects, so I’m hoping everyone will find something...
Support children to get their hands dirty this autumn, urges RHS
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are reminding people of the benefits of children getting their hands dirty this autumn, with gardening known to deliver...
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
