Outdoor Learning 

At The Butts Primary we believe that learning need not take place solely within educational buildings. The outdoor environment has massive potential for learning. We are extremely fortunate to have such rich urban and rural environments on our doorsteps and our children and young people’s learning experiences can be enhanced by maximising the potential of the outdoors.

Outdoor Learning

Outdoor learning experiences are often remembered for a lifetime. Integrating learning and outdoor experiences, whether through play in the immediate grounds or adventures further afield, provides relevance and depth to the curriculum in ways that are difficult to achieve indoors. Learning outdoors can be enjoyable, creative, challenging and adventurous and helps children and young people learn by experience and grow as confident and responsible citizens who value and appreciate the spectacular landscapes and natural heritage.

Different outdoor learning experiences offer opportunities for personal and learning skills development in areas such as communication, problem solving, working with others and thinking skills. Learning in the outdoors can make significant contributions to literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing.