Wildness at Human Scale
June 14, 2026
When people picture outdoor learning, they often imagine scale: open space, big trees, room to roam. In built-up environments, that image can quietly exclude what
When people picture outdoor learning, they often imagine scale: open space, big trees, room to roam. In built-up environments, that image can quietly exclude what
Bannerman Road Community Academy (Bristol) × Love Outdoor Learning Bannerman Road Community Academy is an urban primary school in Bristol with a mix of concrete
Up to this point in the series, we have taken a deliberately careful route. We have explored when community involvement is optional, what it can
For some schools, outdoor learning begins and ends at the playground gate. Beyond it lies the street: busy, public, unpredictable. A place associated more with
In the previous posts in this series, we have looked at community involvement through the lens of boundaries, proportion and sustainability. We have explored what
For many schools, the playground is where outdoor learning begins – and where it quietly stalls. It is often seen as a compromise. Something to
In the earlier posts in this series, we have deliberately taken a slow approach to community involvement. We have started with boundaries, then explored what
There’s a question I hear often when working with schools, nurseries and practitioners: How do we show the impact of outdoor learning? Not just what
In this episode, Carol looks ahead. As this academic year comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about how to support outdoor learning in the next academic year.
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