Scheme of Work • Outdoor learning (ages 4–11)

Outdoor learning made easy, every week.

A complete Scheme of Work with 30 weekly outdoor lessons for each year group (ages 4–11), plus 8 bonus lessons. Simple to deliver, consistent through the year, and adaptable to your space.

Ages 4–11 30 lessons / year +8 bonus lessons ~1 hour / week

Simple structure

Week-by-week plans that don’t eat your planning time.

Printable resources

Clear instructions and handouts ready to go.

Works anywhere

Tailored to school grounds and nearby spaces.

What it is

  • Weekly outdoor lessons for ages 4–11.
  • 30 lessons per year (10 per term/semester).
  • 8 bonus lessons for flexibility.
  • Each session designed for up to one hour outside.
  • Clear plans with printable resources when needed.
  • Activities focus on time outdoors, skills, and confidence.

Why teachers value it

  • Ready-to-use structure across the whole year.
  • Saves planning time with detailed guides.
  • Works in varied school grounds and nearby spaces.
  • Builds progression and a connection to the natural world.
  • Bonus lessons help with weather, themes and enrichment.

Structure

  • 3 teaching periods per year (terms/semesters)
  • 10 lessons per period
  • ~1 outdoor lesson each week
  • 8 bonus lessons included
  • Follow in order or dip in as needed

Access

Available through our School Membership:

  • School Members can download the full Scheme, lesson plans and extras.
  • Everyone can view the overview below.

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Ages 4–5 (Reception / Pre-K)

Weekly outdoor time with playful, confidence-building activities. 30 planned lessons plus bonus flexibility.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 4–5. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 4–5 (Reception / Pre-K), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight 45–60...

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MathScience
ages 4-6

Ages 5–6 (Year 1 / Kindergarten)

Simple, engaging sessions that build curiosity and teamwork. Clear plans and printable resources included.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 5 to 6. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 5 to 6. Each week provides a 45–60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 5 to 6. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-6
Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 5 to 6 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 5 to 6 (Year 1 / Kindergarten), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight...

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MathScience
ages 4-6

Ages 6–7 (Year 2 / Grade 1)

Structured weekly time outdoors to spark creativity and early problem-solving.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 6 to 7. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-67-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 6 to 7. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-67-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 6 to 7. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-67-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 6 to 7 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 6 to 7 (Reception / Pre-K), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 4-67-9

Ages 7–8 (Year 3 / Grade 2)

Confidence, teamwork and practical skills through regular outdoor sessions.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 7 to 8. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 7-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 7 to 8. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 7-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 7 to 8. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 7 to 8 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 7–8 (Year 3 / Grade 2), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight 45–60...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 7-9

Ages 8–9 (Year 4 / Grade 3)

Builds independence with step-by-step guidance, adaptable to your setting.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 8 to 9. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 8 to 9. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 8 to 9. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-9
Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 8 to 9 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 8–9 (Year 4 / Grade 3), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight 45–60...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 7-9

Ages 9–10 (Year 5 / Grade 4)

Meaningful weekly outdoor time that develops problem-solving and leadership.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 9 to 10. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 9 to 10. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 9 to 10. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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MathScience
ages 7-910-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 9 to 10 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 9–10 (Year 5  / Grade 4), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 7-910-12

Ages 10–11 (Year 6 / Grade 5)

Prepares older pupils with teamwork and independence before the next stage.

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Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 1 of our scheme of work for ages 10 to 11. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 10-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Term 2 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 2 of our scheme of work for ages 10 to 11. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 10-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Term 3 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning lesson plans and resources for Term 3 of our scheme of work for ages 10 to 11. Each week provides a 45 to 60 minute outdoor lesson, designed...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 10-12
Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Scheme of Work | Ages 10 to 11 Bonus Lessons | Outdoor Learning Curriculum

Outdoor learning bonus lessons and resources for ages 10–11 (Year 6  / Grade 5), designed to complement Term 1–3 of our scheme of work. These eight...

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GeneralMathScience
ages 10-12

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