Outdoor Learning

Planning and Delivering the

Curriculum Outdoors

It is important to plan for outdoor learning and this plan should be a flexible working document. This clip gives advice on the guidance they found useful for planning and the delivery of the curriculum in an outdoor setting.

Learning Points

  • Start with the Learning Intentions and then link these to planned activities.

  • When developing a new topic involve the children.

  • Use resources that already exist as a framework to refine what you want the children to learn such as Learning Through Play (click here to access...)

  • Planning needs to be flexible.

  • The role of the adult is central to all that the children are doing.

  • Plan clear communication with the parents so that they are engaged and can continue the learning at home.


Key Questions

  • How have you previously involved the children in your planning? Would you do it differently for Outdoor Learning?

  • Are staff aware of the central role that they play in Outdoor Learning?

  • Have staff had training in Effective Questioning?