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National Curriculum Outdoors - a complete scheme of work

Overview and introduction

The National Curriculum Outdoors books were conceived to build teacher confidence in linking outdoor activities to curriculum objectives ........... and to save teachers planning time! 


The books show that Outdoor Learning is not 'another addition' to an already busy timetable, but is actually an approach to teaching that incorporates curriculum objectives delivering these in the context of the outdoor setting. 


The National Curriculum Outdoors series features books for KS1, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6, offering research-based, objective-led schemes of work for each year group. 


These resources provide comprehensive learning opportunities across Key Stages 1 and 2, aligning activities with the National Curriculum programmes of study and school expectations. 

This structure ensures progression in knowledge, understanding, and skills, allowing both children and teachers to reap the health and well-being benefits of learning in natural environments.


The progression lesson plans cover English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Music, French (at KS2), and RE. 


Each plan has been written to promote continuity and growth across key stages, providing a solid framework for children’s learning while helping primary teachers build their confidence in teaching outdoors.

The latest book in the series (2024) is the 'Sustainability and Climate Change Curriculum Outdoors at KS2'.

Have a look inside the books

Check out these sample pages from the e-books:

Key Stage 1: https://bit.ly/3dM4p3q
Year 3: https://bit.ly/2BVSHG5
Year 6: https://bit.ly/2VzIczl

SCC Curriculum Outdoors: https://bit.ly/49Vxc3G

3 people passionate about outdoor learning

The 'National Curriculum Outdoors - a complete scheme of work' 

3 people passionate about outdoor learning come together to produce a resource to help you take your learning outdoors in a meaningful and memorable way.

Watch this playful trailer for the books

Bloomsbury's Launch Video for the NCO books

The books have been written by Deborah Lambert,  Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite and a foreword written by Juliet Robertson.

As authors, we have many years of experience in practising high quality curriculum-based outdoor learning and the research underpinning such  practice.  

Find out our thinking behind the books by watching the launch video! 

Watch the book launch video

Purchase the books

Purchase Bloomsbury's National Curriculum Outdoors series and find links to other publications to support your outdoor learning journey.


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