Benefits of Play

With schools looking towards making education more accessible and inclusive, the implementation of outdoor classrooms is becoming more and more popular. By providing an exciting and unique learning environment, outdoor classrooms can help improve engagement in lessons and offer hands-on, practical…

Physical development is an important part of a child’s growth. It is responsible for the development of muscle control, motor skills, coordination, strength, and fitness levels. This blog will outline the physical development milestones children aged 7 to 12 years should…

Gross motor skills are developed from birth to adolescence and are key to giving children more independence. In this blog we will explore what gross motor skills are, why they are so important, and what activities you can do with your…

The development of fine motor skills is essential in a child’s growth and can help them become more independent. This is particularly important for children starting school as they are away from their parents, likely for the first time. There are…

Physical development is important in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) as it builds skills like strength, stability, and coordination while also helping children live a healthy, active lifestyle and encourage a positive relationship with self-care.  Learn more about the importance…

Writing outdoors in EYFS is an impactful way to encourage children to start writing practice in a relaxed and engaging way. Children at a young age will start mark making, which can be done outdoors using a variety of natural surfaces…