with Head Teacher Elaine Milne

Elaine Milne, head teacher at New Elgin Primary School, shares their journey in outdoor learning, highlighting significant progress despite initial vandalism challenges. The school gradually expanded outdoor activities to formal lessons, investing in playground markings, reading huts, and sensory areas, leading to increased student enthusiasm, engagement, and well-being. Support from the local community and parents, many of whom volunteer, has been strong. Although they faced obstacles like staff resistance, leadership support and staff willingness to try new things helped overcome them. Provisions for children with additional support needs are included, and future plans feature the Earth Garden project and involving older students in outdoor learning. Elaine advises starting small, integrating outdoor learning into the curriculum, and being organised to make learning more engaging and enjoyable.

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