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There is an growing body of research to show outdoor play is critical to children’s social, emotional and academic development. Our 2018 literature review brings together the evidence showing how play benefits children and young people.

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

What is the purpose of education? This is a question posed by the Purpose/Ed campaign back in 2013, and this was my response... Given we are now returning to school post Covid this seems ever more important.

The news about schools leading ‘catch up’ sessions in the summer made us think about what this means, and reminded us of this journal post. Yes give kids the tools they need to learn, but before the autumn they need to be given the space to catch up with themselves and just to play.

As head teachers in the UK wrestle with the whether, when and how of reopening their schools, they are having to drastically rethink the school day and the learning environment. In this article, written by Cath Prisk for the London National Park City Schools Network, we consider how getting outdoors could offer some potential solutions.