Table of Contents

1. What is an outdoor classroom and how does it enhance children’s learning? 2. The implications for settings using the outdoor classroom 3. Using themes to inspire learning in the outdoor classroom 4. Assessing children’s learning in the outdoor classroom 5. The outdoor classroom in practice 6. Conclusion

About the Author

Karen Constable is an early years leader and Forest School co-ordinator at St John and St Francis Church School in Somerset.


Sandy Green worked within the early years sector for over 35 years, initially as a nursery nurse in both education and social services settings and later as a lecturer in further education. She is now an educational consultant and has written extensively on early years education.