Ashleigh Moran

Outdoor Learning-Organising and delivering outdoor learning in the Primary School




Seaview Primary School Glenarm

Seaview Primary School is a school situated in the village of Glenarm.

The school’s vision is 'to inspire pupils to be the best that they can be' In this case study Ashleigh outlines how she leads on Outdoor Learning at a whole school level and also shares some of the activities she facilitates for her class.

Ashleigh is the Primary 5 teacher in Seaview Primary school and leads Outdoor learning. One of her statements in this case study is:

“If I can do it outdoors then why not?”


Key Learning

When considering ways to develop outdoor learning in the Primary School.

  • Outdoor Learning lends to provide learning experience that reflect all areas of the NI curriculum

  • A school outdoor learning policy may help to provide guidelines for all staff.

  • When looking at planning consider what learning can be taken outdoors

  • Have a look at what the school grounds have to offer

  • Involve the children-pupil voice could provide ideas

  • The outdoor lessons are the most memorable for the children in Ashleigh’s school.

Questions to consider when planning to use outdoors.

  • What areas of learning can be developed to include outdoor learning opportunities?

  • What is the difference between learning outdoors and outdoor learning?

Other links or supporting information:

Outdoor Learning Sway-created by Magilligan Field Centre-(Includes Videos from practitioners and CCEA)

Outdoor Learning Webinar 29th September 2020