Growing Learning Beyond the Classroom

At Wisborough Green Primary School, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by a beautiful natural environment. We are currently developing our outdoor learning space so that it becomes an even richer part of the children’s everyday experiences.

We know that children learn best when they are curious, engaged and active. Outdoor learning allows us to build on this by providing opportunities that simply cannot be replicated indoors. Whether it is measuring shadows in mathematics, writing poetry inspired by the seasons, investigating plants and insects or working together to solve practical problems, learning outdoors helps children make meaningful connections and develop confidence, resilience and teamwork.

Our vision is to create an outdoor environment that supports learning across the whole curriculum whilst also nurturing pupils’ wellbeing. It will be used by all age groups and woven into daily teaching, rather than being a curriculum add-on. Our School Council and Eco-Warriors are working with their classes to help design our ‘Outdoor Classroom’.

Importantly, outdoor learning also supports children’s emotional and mental health. Time spent outside has been shown to help children regulate their emotions, improve concentration and build positive relationships. In a world that often feels fast-paced and screen-driven, we are committed to giving our pupils time and space to slow down, notice the world around them and feel a strong sense of belonging.

We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to watching the children grow – academically, socially and spiritually – as their outdoor environment grows with them.

Kind regards,
Philippa Croucher
Headteacher
01403 700280

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