It’s no secret that children love the splish, splash and splosh of water; this type of sensory play is fundamental for the development of children....
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Essential Elements for an Authentic Playground
“Natural Play” has long been a buzz phrase in early years education. Ros Harker of Playgarden cuts through the jargon and explains how nature’s finest materials...

The Outdoors Plays to Boys Interests
It is generally found that outdoor play has a positive effect on boy’s behaviour and there is a move to introduce as much outdoor play...

New school playground for Carrfield Primary Academy
Carrfield Primary Academy in South Yorkshire wanted to create a playground for their foundation stage children that was not focused on equipment, but one that...

Welcome to the Mud Café… Where DIRT is the dish of the day!
It is easy to see why Practitioners have a reticence to embrace mud play. It does not appeal to our adult sensibilities and we are...

Maths Outdoors!
Maths outdoors can be tailored to meet the educational needs of all children from early years all the way up to key stage 1 and...

Nursery Looks To The Landscape For EYFS Outdoor Play
Fundraising for Outdoor Play – Through fundraising and budget saving activities, Horsham Nursery and Children’s Centre was able to put money aside for their outdoor...

A One Day Course With Jan White at Playgarden
Jan White at Playgarden – This one day course is intended to help practitioners develop their knowledge and practice to better support children´s all-round physical...
Inspiring EYFS Environment at Carterhatch Infant School
Carterhatch Infant School and Children’s Centre take their outdoor provision very seriously, believing it is as important as the indoor space for meeting the learning...
