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A Study of the transition from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1
Illuminating research from the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) on behalf of the Sure Start Unit. Children’s experiences and expectations whilst still in the Foundation Stage were compared and contrasted to their experiences and feelings having transferred into Year One. |
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British Association of Early Childhood Education Outdoor Play Survey 2005
This report, which highlights the key findings of Early Education's Outdoor Play Survey, provides insight into outdoor provision in the early years. |
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DfES School Grounds of the Future Report
The DfES School Grounds of the Future programme was a three-year support programme. Its aim was to demonstrate how schools grounds can be transformed and managed as high quality environments for the benefit of children's learning and development, and provide an asset for the whole school community, through the use of devolved capital.
This report evaluates the DfES School Grounds of the Future programme in its entirety. |
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Do school grounds have a value as an educational resource in the secondary sector?
A literature review of research relevant to secondary school grounds development. |
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Grounds for Improvement Secondary Action Research Programme (SARP)
The results of a 3-year NFER research project into:
1. How can secondary schools engage their students in school grounds improvement?
2. What are the impacts of school grounds projects on students and schools?
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Growing Upwards Evaluation Report
Growing Upwards is a Foundation Stage based project which ran from May 2002 to July 2003.
This 12 page report presents the findings from the evaluation of the project.
A one page summary document of topline results can be downloaded here.
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Learning Together Evaluation Report
Learning Together was a three year programme that motivated parents to learn about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) issues via the design, use and management of their children’s school grounds. |
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National School Grounds Survey 2003
This research assesses the benefits that improved school grounds bring to the academic, social and community life of a school. |
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School Grounds in Scotland Research Report
This report, commissioned by a partnership of sportscotland, Play Scotland and Grounds for Learning, reveals the nature and use of school grounds in Scotland, and the attitudes towards them.
The survey was conducted in order to inform national debate on how to target resources more effectively, support new initiatives and contribute to best practice. |
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Young Children's Participation: Spaces to Play
Executive Summary of the Spaces to Play project by the Thomas Coram Research Unit in collaboration with Learning through Landscapes. |
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