Benefits of outdoor play

Benefits of outdoor play

Feb 20, 2012 | Blog, Education

There are many benefits to outdoor play. According to research (Fjortoft 2004; Burdette and Whitaker 2005), children who play outdoors regularly: Become fitter and leaner Develop stronger immune systems Have more active imaginations Have lower stress levels Play more...
Dickleburgh children inspired by nature

Dickleburgh children inspired by nature

Jan 31, 2012 | Blog, Education

We asked Dickleburgh Pre-School Chairman Molly Ball about the benefit of their new space to the children. We recently completed an extension for her school which we had originally designed a building for in April 2010.She told us of the impact on the children’s...
Inspiring spaces for young children

Inspiring spaces for young children

Nov 21, 2011 | Blog, Education

There is a great deal of evidence that the more inspiring the learning space the better children will learn. We also know from our experience that an outdoor learning environment is inspiring to children and helps them re-connect with nature. We like big windows and...
Kymbrook get inspired by the environment

Kymbrook get inspired by the environment

Nov 16, 2011 | Blog, Education

Kymbrook is a school where they want children to seek inspiration from the environment. They told us that since building the new school hall the children are much more excited about outdoor play. The big windows let so much sunshine into the building and the natural...
Children need to re-connect with nature

Children need to re-connect with nature

Oct 21, 2011 | Blog, Education

We haven’t seen the full documentary but this trailer is worth a look. ‘Play Again’ looks at how technology has changed childhood and the importance of re-connecting with nature. We believe that outdoor learning can help children and society to develop in a more...