Learning through Landscapes, The UK School Grounds Charity

One way that we raise the profile of school grounds and the importance of outdoor play and learning is through writing, or contributing to, articles for publications read by teachers, early years practitioners, education managers and landscape professionals. Here is a selection of recent articles.

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		A Place to Grow Gary Burn advises on how to plan for the complete outdoor learning environment at your school. This article first appeared in the Autumn 2005 issue of Century21Schools magazine. For further information, visit www.century21schools.com

		Babes in the Woods.. and everywhere else Allowing small children to play outdoors has many benefits. This article, featuring LTL, first appeared in the 18-24 May 2005 edition of Children Now Magazine. For further details, visit www.childrennow.co.uk

		Caring and Sharing Discover how your school's outdoor setting can play a significant role in providing positive social experiences. This article first appeared in the June 2004 issues of Child Education Magazine, published by Scholastic Ltd. For further information, visit www.scholastic.co.uk

		Go Wild Biodiversity in the school grounds. This article first appeared in the June 2004 issues of Junior Focus Magazine (KS2), published by Scholastic Ltd. For further information, visit www.scholastic.co.uk

		Ground Designs Improving your grounds is a great way to get the whole school community working together. This article first appeared in the June 2004 issues of Junior Focus Magazine (KS2), published by Scholastic Ltd. For further information, visit www.scholastic.co.uk

		Horizons Magazine - learning in the school grounds Horizons Magazine looks at the use of school grounds for outdoor learning (by Barbara Chillman from LTL)

		Natural Wonders How green is your school? Bring nature to the school grounds with ponds, gardens and growing spaces, trees and shrubs. This article first appeared in the June 2004 issues of Child Education Magazine, published by Scholastic Ltd. For further information, visit www.scholastic.co.uk

		Public Sector Landscape and Equipment Ken Davies, former Chief Executive of Learning through Landscapes, asks if new capital investment plans for schools will result in improvements to the school grounds.

		The Outdoor Classroom Escape the confines of the classroom and discover what the school grounds has to offer the curriculum. This article first appeared in the June 2004 issues of Junior Focus Magazine (KS2), published by Scholastic Ltd. For further information, visit www.scholastic.co.uk