Decision details

Forest/outdoor learning development – grant will be spent on developing an outside area into a designated outdoor learning environment. The environment will help support children that need extra support with building confidence and independent.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £1937.48 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Outdoor learning is needed and proven to develop reflective and inquisitive thinking along with problem solving approaches in real situations. This type of learning encourages holistic development of children, develop resilience and adaptability in occasionally adverse circumstances.  It is needed to support those children who require this type of learning, getting them outside to build their confidence and resilience.  It is supported that such learning can decrease behaviour problems, reduce symptoms of ADHD, anxiety and worries.