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Introduction<\/span><\/strong>
\nOutdoor learning is a core element of our curriculum and lessons.\u00a0 At Mayfield we believe strongly in the value of learning outdoors. Children and adults benefit from being outside. They benefit from a greater understanding of the environment, of seasonal change, the flora and fauna and biology of their local environment but it also promotes physical health and exercise, mental health, emotional well-being and results in happier well-behaved children.<\/p>\n

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How We Ensure the Outdoors Is Included In The Curriculum
\n<\/strong><\/span>We timetable compulsory outdoor lessons into every<\/u> year group. We will go out in almost any weather conditions in this time. It is often referred to as \u2018Out and About\u2019 by the children. In addition to weekly outdoor PE, the outdoors lends itself to not only science or geography lessons but art, music, design, history, reading, writing and maths etc. Every subject can make use of the outdoors and we can be found outside at any point during the week, as well as during \u2018Out and About\u2019 lessons. \u00a0You may also hear the children mention the \u2018Mayfield Mile\u2019. We have calculated the number of circuits around the field necessary to complete a mile. You may well see the whole school out there at the beginning of the day.<\/p>\n

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\nKnowledge and Skills Learnt
\n<\/strong><\/span>Children learn to be comfortable outdoors and have a better understanding of their environment. They connect with the idea of conservation, both on a local and global level and gain a variety of skills which will help them with their future working relationships and employment. Some of the skills children improve include working cooperatively to solve a task or share equipment, developing resilience,\u00a0 trying different ideas and thinking \u2018outside the box\u2019, thinking creatively, listening to instructions, adapting to change, taking on responsibility and appreciating others\u2019 contributions and views.<\/p>\n

High-quality outdoor learning experiences are proven to:<\/p>\n