Outdoor Learning = an approach to learning embedded in the curriculum (HGIOS4)
We are delighted to see the new version of HGIOS4. It mentions Outdoor Learning many times across the cycle of improvement in the new publication emphasising the impact and importance of Outdoor Learning in supporting the following areas;
- 1.2 Leadership of Learning- impact of career-long professional learning – “We support staff to access high-quality professional learning linked to cross-cutting themes such as sustainable development education, global citizenship, outdoor learning and international education”
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2.2 Curriculum – Learning pathways ” We ensure children and young people have access to high-quality learning in all curriculum areas and through outdoor learning”. Features of highly effective practice – “Outdoor learning is a regular, progressive curriculum led experience for all learners.”
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3.1 Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion – “Staff take account of research linking benefits of outdoor learning and green space with wellbeing”
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3.2 Raising the attainment and Achievement – Challenge Questions – “What progress and achievement do children and young people gain from our outdoor learning experiences?”
The report also highlights the importance of Outdoor Learning to Support learning for Sustainability ; “… enabling learners, educators, schools and their wider communities to build a socially-just, sustainable and equitable society. An effective whole school and community approach to LfS weaves together global citizenship, sustainable development education, outdoor learning and children’s rights to create coherent, rewarding and transformative learning experiences”
To discuss further development of your school’s outdoor learning get in touch with your Outdoor Learning service contact, so we can work together to support you and achieve the goal of “outdoor learning as a regular, progressive curriculum led experience for all learners.”
