Tag: outdoor play
Natural play
Play is the foundation of a happy, healthy childhood, writes Sam Williams.
In its truest expression it is a self-directed, open-ended exploration of the world....
Nature hunt
With thoughtful planning and a little creativity, the outdoors can be a vibrant playground where every child has the chance to thrive, regardless of...
Come rain or shine
Luke Pargeter on why winter outdoor play is vital.
Outdoor play at schools is essential to improving an escalating crisis in child health. Children are...
SEN130 : May/June 2024
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It’s an unsettling issue this time. UK politics has gone all weird, and policy-making has virtually stopped. Which...
Challenge accepted
Jamie Bruce Jones discusses how to create robust and long-lasting solutions which challenge and inspire.
The greatest benefit of outdoor play is independence. Outdoor play...
Beating the drum for inclusion
Jody Ashfield on the role of music in accessibility.
Music is a universal language that transcends cultures and barriers, bringing people together with pure sound....
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...
SEN124 : May/June 2023
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It’s been a busy few weeks here recently, including a very worthwhile trip to Dyslexia Show 2023 in...
Goldilocks and free space for SEND
James Wilkinson on designing outdoor spaces for SEND environments.
So much more than a chance to have fun outside, the right outdoor spaces and playground...
Embracing challenge
Outdoor activities can be so empowering for children with SEN, writes Robert Squirrell
