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Messy, risky outdoor play is important for children, but adults can stop them enjoying it

By Rebekah Gear, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Nottingham Trent University
There is growing evidence that children today have fewer opportunities for independent, adventurous outdoor play and fewer chances to make decisions and shape their own experiences than previous generations.

Just 43% of children and young people aged from eight to 15 in England report spending time outdoors every day or most days. Research suggests that outdoor…The Conversation


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