Outdoor Play: Priorities, Provision and Practice

16 May 2025

15:35 - 16:20

The Environment Stage

Learning objectives:

Describe ideas from key research and how that can be used to influence best practice in supporting outdoor learning in the early years.
Describe a range of benefits of accessing outdoor learning opportunities.
Compare learning opportunities within indoor and outdoor environments.

Speakers

A must for all professionals working with Early Years pupils

Louise Parr, CEO
Astrum Multi Academy Trust
A great opportunity for CPD and to network with like-minded individuals

Charlotte Roles, Manager
Dimples Day Nursery
Inspiring seminars, enthusiastic exhibitors, a very worthwhile experience!

Jennie Taylor, Pre School Manager
Pilgrims Pre Prep School
For us, Nursery World's Big Day Out is a day to recharge, reflect and return inspired

Catherine Stoneman, CEO
Kido
NWBDO is a refreshing opportunity for our team to connect, learn and share ideas beyond their usual settings. The expert-led sessions inspired fresh thinking and showcased best practice across Early Years. Exhibiting also gave us the chance to showcase our work and build meaningful connections.

Kirstie O’Neill, Early Careers Manager   
Bright Horizons

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