Research underpinning the National Curriculum Outdoors books

Read the Bibliography for the books

At the start of each of the National Curriculum Outdoors books you will find a research-based introduction written by Sue Waite.

At the back of each of the National Curriculum Outdoors books you will find a bibliography identifying books and journal articles and other resources that underpinned and supported the writing in the series.

Click on the link below to find an e-copy of the Y6 book to see what this looks like:

See inside the Y6 book here to read the introduction and bibliography

Webinars

Outdoor Learning Success Stories PRINOL

CLOtC : The National Curriculum Outdoors – Meet the Authors webinar

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

In place of their annual conference, Peninsula Research in Outdoor Learning (PRinOL) held a successful webinar on 27 January 2021 for which authors Sue Waite and Deborah Lambert were the opening speakers. The theme was ‘Success in 2020’ and over 120 people listened to ways we celebrate teaching and learning outdoors.

Visit the PRinOL resource page and view the webinar

CLOtC : The National Curriculum Outdoors – Meet the Authors webinar

Recorded: 1 December 2020
Written by outdoor learning experts Sue Waite, Michelle Roberts and Deborah Lambert, this series of books shows teachers how to link curriculum objectives to progression. At this online session, hear from the authors themselves how the books evolved, the research behind the content, and how educators can use these to develop the outdoor learning at their schools.

Watch the CLOtC webinar masterclass about the books here:

Conferences and Workshops

CLOtC : The National Curriculum Outdoors – Meet the Authors webinar

Conferences and Workshops

Since the publication of the National Curriculum Outdoors series, co-author Deborah has been a guest keynote speaker and provider of conference and networking workshops at a variety of events across the country.

"You delivered really inspiring sessions for our teacher delegates and helped make the event a success."

Use the 'contact us' form below to contact Deborah about supporting your event

Research and Development

Reprints of these and additional research in outdoor learning can be requested via researchgate.net

Organisations in Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK took part in a 3- year Erasmus+ funded ‘Natural Schooling project led by Deborah Lambert (WeST Learning Institute).

The value and impact of the Natural Schooling project is clearly evident in the data gathered and evaluated in the evaluation report written by Josie Cuffe (WeST Learning Institute) and advised by Sue Waite.. A free CPD programme of 5 key elements (written by Deborah Lambert and advised by Sue Waite) supports understanding of how a natural schooling approach can be developed in a school setting, using case studies from the Natural Schooling project, reflection on practice and current research.

To find out more and download the project handbook, evaluation report and CPD booklet here: https://nationalcurriculumoutdoors.com/erasmus%2Bnatural-schooling

Almers, E., Askerlund, P., Samuelsson, T. & Waite, S. (2020) Children’s preferences for schoolyard features and understanding of ecosystem service innovations – a study in five Swedish preschools, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2020.1773879 [OPEN ACCESS]

Edwards-Jones, A., Waite, S. & Passy, R. (2018) Falling into LINE: school strategies for overcoming challenges associated with learning in natural environments (LINE), Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education. 46 (1), 49-63. DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2016.1176066

Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning (JOAEL) is an official publication of the Institute for Outdoor Learning. The main purpose of the journal is to provide a central point and place of reference for the publication and dissemination of research and scholarship on adventure and the outdoors as media for learning, as well as recreation.

Mann J, Gray T, Truong S, Brymer E, Passy R, Ho S, Sahlberg P, Ward K, Bentsen P, Curry C and Cowper R (2022) Getting Out of the Classroom and Into Nature: A Systematic Review of Nature-Specific Outdoor Learning on School Children’s Learning and Development. Front. Public Health 10:877058. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.877058

Marchant E, Todd C, Cooksey R, Dredge S, Jones H, Reynolds D, et al. (2019) Curriculum-based outdoor learning for children aged 9-11: A qualitative analysis of pupils’ and teachers’ views. PLoS ONE 14(5): e0212242. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212242

Natural England: The People and Nature surveys for England: children’s survey (2024) available online: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/people-and-nature-survey-for-england

Quay, J., Gray, T., Thomas, G. et al. (2020) What future/s for outdoor and environmental education in a world that has contended with COVID-19?. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 23, 93-117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42322-020-00059-2

Waite, S. (2020) Where are we going? International views on Purposes, Practices and Barriers in School-based Outdoor Learning. Special Issue: Outdoor Adventure Education: Trends and New Directions. Education Sciences, 10, 311; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/10/11/311

Waite, S., Goodenough, A., Norris, V. & Puttick, N. (2016) From little acorns: environmental action as a source of ecological wellbeing, Pastoral Care in Education: An International Journal   of Personal, Social and Emotional Development. 34 (1), 43-61. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02643944.2015.1119879

Waite,   S., Rutter, O., Fowle, A. & Edwards-Jones, A. (2015) Diverse aims, challenges and opportunities for assessing outdoor learning: a critical examination of three cases from practice, Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, 45 (1),   51-67. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03004279.2015.1042987

Waite, S., Rogers, S. & Evans J. (2013) Freedom, flow and fairness: exploring how children develop socially at school through outdoor play, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13 (3), 255-276. DOI:   10.1080/14729679.2013.798590

Waite, S. (2013) ‘Knowing your place in the world’: how place and culture support and obstruct educational aims. Cambridge Journal of Education, 43 (4),   413-434. DOI: 10.1080/0305764X.2013.792787

Waite, S. (2011) Teaching and learning outside the classroom: personal values,   alternative pedagogies and standards, Education 3-13, 39 (1), 65-82.   DOI: 10.1080/03004270903206141

Waite,   S. (2010) Losing our way?: declining outdoor opportunities for learning for children aged between 2 and 11. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 10 (2), 111- 126. DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2010.531087

Waite, S. (2007) 'Memories are made of this': some reflections on outdoor learning and recall. Education 3-13, 35 (4), pp. 333 - 347. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004270701602459

Waite, S. & Goodenough, A. (2018) What is different about Forest School? Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education. 21 (1), 25-44 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42322-017-0005-2

Warwick, P., Warwick, A., & Nash, K. (2017) 'Towards a pedagogy of hope', Early Childhood Education and Care for Sustainability, , pp. 28-39. Retrieved from https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/pioe-research/155 or

https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1154&context=pioe-research

Transforming outdoor learning in schools Plymouth University. Natural connections Demonstration project (2016) available online: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/uploads/production/document/path/7/7634/Transforming_Outdoor_Learning_in_Schools_SCN.pdf

Additional resources, links and discussion can be found under the 'research and evidence' topic tabs on the National Curriculum Outdoors Facebook group