New research in the Schools for Nature report, conducted by The Education Company, and with input from 1,885 schools across the UK , shows that only 24% of schools provide daily opportunities for pupils to experience nature. This means that most pupils in UK schools are missing out on regular opportunities to experience nature that have been found to link to improved mental well-being and attainment.
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Table of Contents
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
- INTRODUCTION 3
- Why does nature in education matter 3
- About this report 3
- THE BENEFITS OF A 4
- Outdoor learning can have a positive impact on pupils mental health and wellbeing 4
- Outdoor learning can improve education attainment and outcomes 4
- Being in nature also reduces stress and increases wellbeing amongst teachers 5
- Young people and schools impact on nature 5
- HOW CAN WE HELP 6
- THE NATIONAL PICTURE 7
- The research process 7
- Experiencing nature 7
- Taking action for nature 9
- Do schools provide a reinforcing cycle of engagement that will lead to nature connection 10
- WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO CONNECTING WITH NATURE IN SCHOOLS 11
- Our research 11
- Support from school leaders 12
- LEADING FROM THE TOP 12
- Funding 13
- WEYDON SCHOOL 13
- Lack of confidence 15
- NATURE IN THE CURRICULUM - HARTFORD MANOR PRIMARY SCHOOL 16
- Lack of time in the curriculum to learn in and about nature 16
- Belief that school site doesnt offer opportunities 17
- Teacher workload 17
- CONCLUSION 18
- APPENDIX 19
- REFERENCES 20
- THANK YOU 21
- About Schools For Nature 21
- About WWF 21
- About The Education Company 21
