Dear Parents and Carers,
We are delighted to share some exciting news about a new addition to our curriculum at Lingwood Primary Academy. As part of our long-term development plan to provide even greater enrichment opportunities for our pupils, we will be introducing Outdoor Learning as a weekly lesson for all classes from the new academic year.
This initiative supports the Department for Education’s renewed focus on enrichment opportunities within schools and reflects our commitment to providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences that help children develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and curiosity.
Outdoor Learning will take place once a week for each class during the afternoon and will be led by Mrs Marjoram, with support from Miss Kemp. The programme has been carefully planned so that purposeful outdoor learning experiences are linked to both core and foundation subjects, helping children to deepen and apply their learning in meaningful and practical ways.
As Outdoor Learning will take place throughout the year, children will need to come prepared for a range of weather conditions. Children will come dressed in their P.E Uniform on Outdoor Learning days, just like Swimming and P.E.
To ensure all pupils can participate comfortably and safely, we ask that children either bring the following items on their Outdoor Learning day or keep them on their peg in the cloakroom throughout the term:
- Waterproof trousers or a spare pair of black jogging bottoms (for when the rain comes)
- Outdoor footwear suitable for muddy or uneven ground (separate from PE shoes)
- A waterproof coat
- A sun hat during the summer months
Please ensure that all clothing and footwear are clearly named.
We strongly believe that learning outdoors offers valuable opportunities for children to explore, investigate, collaborate and develop important life skills alongside their academic learning. We are incredibly excited to introduce Outdoor Learning to our timetable and look forward to seeing the many benefits it will bring to our pupils.
Thank you for your continued support.
I look forward to sharing further enrichment opportunities with you throughout the year as we continue to provide engaging and memorable learning experiences for all our children.
Yours sincerely,
Miss Coley
Deputy Headteacher
Lingwood Primary Academy
