Outdoor Learning

At Westgate Primary School, we believe that Outdoor Learning is an important way to enhance our curriculum, allowing children to engage in positive ways, with their local, natural environment.

We aim to make lessons as practical as we can, linking it to first hand experiences and giving a real purpose to our learning. Through Science and Geography learning, in particular, learning can also be addressed in an exciting and practical way. Our children have regular opportunities to explore our nature area in school, along with visiting the local park and other areas within our wider community.

Skills that Outdoor Learning promotes at Westgate:

Builds curiosity
Increases children’s understanding of the world around them
Understanding of current environmental changes
Promotes emotional and physical well being
Provides an opportunity for physical activities
Allows for appropriate risk taking
Builds on resilience and problem solving