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The #BigOutdoorArtChallenge is taking place during Children’s Art Week from 6 – 12 July and has been designed to encourage pupils to get creative and active, improving their health and wellbeing whilst having fun.

Take a look at this resource from the Education Endowment Foundation with six recommendations for improving social and emotional learning in primary schools, which could be successfully delivered in an outdoor context.

Involve the whole family and get up virtually close with the amazing nature of the Cairngorms National Park. All the events are still online to be enjoyed at www.cairngormsnaturebigweekend.com

This Child in the City article (01-07-2020) from the University of British Columbia, describes how COVID-19 has resulted in major disruptions of everyday life including school, playground and park closures that have also limited where children can play, be active and be in nature. It shares research evidence…