Trimdon Grange Infant and Nursery School in County Durham has redeveloped its large outdoor area over time, and after 'some real slow thinking', says head teacher Catherine Worton. The changes made were informed by some key principles and processes. Staff at the school:
- had a clear understanding of their pedagogy and wanted the spaces to reflect and support this, and
- spent time observing how children were interacting with the spaces so that the changes made would accommodate the children's needs and offer opportunities to extend their current interests.
The outdoor area provides access to green spaces, a concrete playground and a small area that has just been developed.
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