The Nature of Scotland â Autumn 2011 â Issue 13

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value of smaller scale, loose, natural materials such as ash poles, tree trunk discs, logs, hazel sticks and straw bales. And even simpler yet, they’ve been experimenting with different kinds of mowing styles to create playful paths and ‘child nests’ in areas of longer grass. Changes in school policy, culture and practice have been just as important as changes in the playgrounds. Parent evenings have been held to provide information and increase parental understanding of the value of natural outdoor play. Teachers and playground supervisors have invested time in play training to be able to manage and guide play effectively, and GfL have worked with teachers and pupils to develop appropriate ways of assessing the risks and creating play policies. Crucially, the changes have required the support and co-operation of council school estate managers. The benefits have been significant. Children’s experience and enjoyment of nature is greatly improved through playful discovery of bugs under the log bark, ladybirds in the willow den, strange patterns in the boulders and bumble bees foraging in the long grass. The schools are also reporting wider benefits. There’s increased co-operation between children, greater interaction across year groups, increased levels of physical activity, better playtime behaviour and children settle more quickly in class. 3 4 10 The Nature of Scotland
5 6 3 A willow tunnel to run through. 4 A fallen tree to leap off. 5 A natural climbing frame. 6 Den building in the school playground with natural materials. www.snh.gov.uk 11
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