Adventurous Outdoor Play

Aim

To consider how to develop appropriate opportunities for outdoor play in an OOSC setting.

Objectives

• Explore the importance of risk and challenge in outdoor play
• Consider how risky your outdoor play environment is
• Define the role of the adult in facilitating outdoor play
• Explore the barriers that may prevent outdoor play opportunities
• Suggest opportunities appropriate to your play environment

Learning Outcomes

1. Know what the 'play offer' is
2. Recognise the importance of risk in outdoor play
3. Identify 3 types of risky outdoor play
4. Identify outdoor play activities and resources
5. Balance risk and harm
6. Know the role of adults in facilitating outdoor play
7. Analyse barriers to outdoor play
8. action plan for change