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Should children be taught to take risks at school?

Should children be taught to take risks at school?

According to the Chair of the Heath and Safety Executive (HSE) "Coping with risk and danger should be part of curriculum". Dame Judith Hackitt  believes that the ‘excessively risk-averse’ culture in schools is stifling children’s readiness for the real world.

The Importance of Outdoor Play

The Importance of Outdoor Play

Building dens, climbing trees, playing pooh sticks by a river, kicking a ball in the street with your friends...these are all simple pleasures that many of us enjoyed as a normal part of our childhood. 

Risk Essential to Childhood

Risk Essential to Childhood

Following a recent parliamentary report on a fit and healthy childhood, Children need to be exposed to risky play as an essential part of their childhood.

Nature for your Nursery?

Nature for your Nursery?

After enjoying huge success across Sussex, with 36 sold out after school clubs in 31 schools (and counting), The Outdoors Project is now offering its’ unique Forest School experience to nurseries in Brighton and Hove.

Wild Things in The Woods

Wild Things in The Woods

Did you see us in Latest 7? Light Up Their Lives - Expand your child's horizons and experience adventure with the Outdoors Project

What's on 4 Little Ones - Winner 2014

What's on 4 Little Ones - Winner 2014

It's Official! We're so blown away! Thanks to all you crazy kids and our amazing team of Instructors!! WE WON!!!
Best National After School Club for 2014!!
 

OP Coming to Bristol

OP Coming to Bristol

After enjoying huge success in Sussex, with 27 sold out clubs at 21 schools (and counting), The Outdoors Project is heading west to Bristol. 

Forest School at The Outdoors Project

Forest School at The Outdoors Project

Introducing Forest School sessions as a new project for 2014

Forest School will be offered during the school day, as a curriculum linked activity, and during after-school club sessions, and can be on the school site, or in a nearby local park or green space.

Father's Day with the Outdoors Project & Rockinghorse

Father's Day with the Outdoors Project & Rockinghorse

The Outdoors Project is proud to announce a new partnership with Brighton-based children’s charity, Rockinghorse, just in time for Father’s Day. The outdoor adventure club provider has teamed up with the charity and would like to invite Dads and their children to join them for a special Father’s Day celebration on Sunday 16th June.