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Enriching Opportunities With Learning through Landscapes

Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading outdoor learning and play charity

Learning through Landscapes primary school visit

For over 30 years Learning through Landscapes (LtL) has designed and delivered inspirational teacher training, collaborated with schools to transform their grounds, and delivered ground-breaking outdoor learning and play projects. They encourage children to connect with the natural world, become more active, and be more engaged with their education through learning and play outdoors.

Time In Nature

The charity's vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated. Outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.

Regular time outdoors for learning and play have been shown to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children. Research suggests that it boosts self-confidence, social skills, physical skills, knowledge and understanding, and fosters a positive attitude to learning. It allows children to explore risk and uncertainty in a safe setting and teaches them to embrace the unknown rather than shy away from it.

Enriching Opportunities

LtL believes that all schools should feel empowered to provide children and young people with enriching opportunities to learn outdoors and connect with nature.

Thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery, they will be able to distribute Local School Nature Grants to 3,322 schools and early years settings by the end of 2022. When a school receives a grant, they benefit from LtL's unrivalled knowledge and expertise through delivery of a tailored teacher training session. They also receive outdoor learning equipment of their choice to enhance the learning and development of their pupils.

Player Support

Carley Sefton, CEO at Learning through Landscapes explains why these grants are so important,

"When a school receives a Local School Nature Grant, they are able to take a positive step towards making a huge difference in their pupils' lives by taking them outdoors for learning and play every day. This small step leads to happier, healthier children who are more engaged with their education and the world around them.

Thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery, Learning through Landscapes has been able to make these changes a reality in over 3,000 schools and for countless children across the UK."

Schools from England, Scotland and Wales can continue to apply (opens in new tab) for a Local School Nature Grant this year until Friday 11th November 2022, and previously unsuccessful schools are welcome to re-apply.

Making A Difference

People's Postcode Lottery players are helping deserving causes like Learning through Landscapes make a difference every single day. Read more about the range of Charities which our players support.