OLA-Lingfield Prep-RH76PH-06/Nov/2025

This benchmark could be evidenced by feedback from staff about INSETs and other activities showing how they have helped to increase their skills and confidence as well as the notes from student council meetings at which outdoor learning was discussed. Briefly annotate these to show what has happened as a result of feedback. Other ideas - case studies of individuals or groups or feedback from staff noting children’s growing confidence outdoors. Short ‘before and after’ surveys showing the impact of particular activities.

Include an annotated example of teacher planning to show how they have used outdoor learning to complement T&L – for example, about children researching objects they dug up outside. How has the provision of clothing and equipment aided outdoor learning – collate feedback from staff, children and parents (we talked about how attitudes to ‘wet play’ have improved as a result of providing improved equipment). Other ideas – ask staff if and how they feel outdoor space could be used more effectively; statements from staff about how working outdoors has helped to develop their knowledge and skills; has outdoor learning impacted on behaviour; is there a link with a reduction in behaviour incidents?

You mentioned that staff say there are fewer accidents – you could include an example of how a safety-related incident was managed effectively. Survey children to check that they all know the ‘rules’ for outdoor play; do they feel safe outside – what would help them feel safer? Ask staff if they feel more confident working outside after First Aid training and what has made the difference.

Ask pupils - what do they like most about outdoor learning and what would they like more of? Have they – or staff – noticed improvements in their capacity to learn as a result? You could include a case study of how pupil input has influenced outdoor learning provision. Survey staff and parents about how engaged they feel children are with outdoor learning and whether it has affected their behaviour out of school.