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10 minute reads, Children's rights, OPAL, Outdoor People, School - September 14, 2025

'School-ready' or not?

The first couple of weeks back at school, and with it, familiar anxieties about whether the latest cohort of Reception-aged children have arrived 'school-ready'. It seems In every school we visit – and we’re working with over 150 – Reception teachers are telling us many children can’t jump with two feet together, walk backwards or stand on one leg. Cath Prisk has a prescription to make sure children are meeting their developmental goals...

The real danger is no danger

How many people complain how young people today are incapable and lack resilience? Taking part in risky play is the way children learn their limits and capabilities, and develop the ability to overcome adversity, that all-important 'grit'.

The adventure of the balance beam...

Standing, sitting upright, holding a pencil: how many hours of work do you have to put in to master these everyday practices? Children need to get outdoors and move if they are to develop physically - it's why we we campaign to get kids outside every day: climbing, running, jumping, looping the loop.

Outdoor People on Podcasts

A round-up of the podcasts featuring Cath Prisk talking about the importance of children being outdoors at home, at school and every day.

Why Outdoor People is working so closely with the Outdoor Classroom Day movement

Last week I was interviewed by a Swedish newspaper, asking me about my role and how the campaign has grown, and I thought I’d share part of that interview to explain why we are so passionate about this movement, and what’s next for Outdoor People around getting schools outdoors.

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