We do this by taking learning outside onto our canals and rivers. Outdoor learning is a universally available and cost-effective way to address widening inequalities and deliver a wide range of positive health and wellbeing benefits for children and young people.
The power of outdoor learning
Our recent Waterways, Wildlife & Wellbeing School Impact Report demonstrated the benefits of outdoor learning. Pupils self-reported a positive impact on their overall wellbeing, pro-conservation behaviour and on nature connectedness. Almost every teacher reported a positive impact on pupil’s social skills and building life skills such as confidence and resilience. Pupils also reported a significant impact on their learning. Teachers concurred, reporting that outdoor learning had a positive impact on both pupil enjoyment of, and engagement in, lessons, a positive impact on behaviour and attainment.
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is a national charity that champions all learning that happens beyond the classroom. Their website offers a huge range of support for teachers.
