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12/02/2025
£4m Investment to Enhance Outdoor Learning in NI Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched the Outdoor Learning Project, a £4 million initiative aimed at enhancing outdoor learning experiences for pupils across Northern Ireland.
The project will provide funding to pre-schools, nursery schools, primary schools, and special schools to purchase outdoor furniture and equipment, such as play structures, sensory equipment, and outdoor learning resources.
"As adults, when we think back to our own memories of childhood, we can all recall the joy of playing outdoors," said Minister Givan. "The Outdoor Learning Project will enable schools to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children across Northern Ireland."
The Minister emphasiSed the importance of outdoor play for children's development, highlighting its benefits for physical and mental health, as well as cognitive and social-emotional skills.
"Extending learning beyond a traditional classroom brings many benefits and this funding will allow schools to improve their outdoor learning spaces and provide stimulating new play equipment," said Minister Givan.
The Outdoor Learning Project forms part of the Minister's Curriculum-led Capital Programme.
Last week, the Department of Education wrote to schools to inform them of their funding allocations and provide guidance on placing orders.
The project will provide funding to pre-schools, nursery schools, primary schools, and special schools to purchase outdoor furniture and equipment, such as play structures, sensory equipment, and outdoor learning resources.
The Minister emphasiSed the importance of outdoor play for children's development, highlighting its benefits for physical and mental health, as well as cognitive and social-emotional skills.
"Extending learning beyond a traditional classroom brings many benefits and this funding will allow schools to improve their outdoor learning spaces and provide stimulating new play equipment," said Minister Givan.
The Outdoor Learning Project forms part of the Minister's Curriculum-led Capital Programme.
Last week, the Department of Education wrote to schools to inform them of their funding allocations and provide guidance on placing orders.
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