Children experience high-quality spaces – p22 Children Influence & Affect Change
Through outdoor play, children are learning about sustainability, gaining a deeper understanding of how to care for and preserve their natural environment. Our approach keeps children engaged and increases their confidence.
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Playing, Learning & Developing – p31 Children’s Engagement
How well do we support and encourage children’s natural curiosity, creativity and problem solving?
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Children Play & Learn – p38 Learning, teaching & assessment
[this indicator] recognises the value of involving children fully in planning their learning indoors, outdoors and within the local community.
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Children’s learning & engagement – p39 Learning, teaching & assessment
We make very effective use of indoors, outdoors and the local community to provide high quality, real-life experiences.
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Safeguarding & Child Protection – p67 Empowerment of Staff and Children
We nurture trusting and respectful relationships with children, families and the local community.
p69
To what extent do our relationships with children, staff, families, partners and the local community promote children’s welfare and safety?
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p31
Afford me daily opportunity to learn from nature and living things
p7
Make good use of access to the outdoors, not only through…immediate outdoor space but also through ensuring access to their local woodlands, glens, parks and green spaces. This regular contact with nature can engender an appreciation and respect for biodiversity. It can also connect them to their local community and sense of place, helping them to develop as responsible citizens committed to sustainability. Time spent outdoors on a daily basis benefits both children and practitioners
