All children at Studley Infants take part in outdoor learning opportunities through the year. Children have fun learning in the outdoor environment, which involves taking part in hands on activities to learn about the world around us whilst developing skills in working independently or with others.  One of the main aims of learning outside is to develop confidence and raise self-esteem.

Outdoor learning fits in with year group's themes, and closely link to the Early Years and National Curriculum. It gives the children the opportunity to learn and practise new skills, such as observing living things in their natural environment, constructing with large sticks, or whittling small ones. It also gives them the opportunity to reinforce skills they have learnt in the classroom such as working together, counting, story telling and many, many more. 

We do our outside learning in all weathers and plan our sessions accordingly!

All children need to ensure they have wellies and spare clothes in school all year so outdoor learning can happen spontaneously as well as through planned sessions.