Blackmoor Park Infant School
& Kindergarten
Part of The Three Saints Academy Trust
Outdoor Learning & Forest School
at Blackmoor Park Infant School & Kindergarten
At Blackmoor Park Infant School & Kindergarten, we believe that outdoor learning is a fundamental part of every child’s development and education — it is not a luxury, but an entitlement. While outdoor play is vital, our vision for Outdoor Learning goes beyond play alone. It is a child-led, exploratory approach that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a deep connection with the natural world.
Our teachers and practitioners act as facilitators, offering resources, experiences, and skill-building opportunities in response to each child’s interests and needs. Observation lies at the heart of our practice, enabling us to follow each learner’s unique journey and support their development in a meaningful, responsive way.
Outdoor Learning cultivates resilience, confidence, and autonomy — qualities that extend far beyond the classroom and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
The Acorn Hub
We are proud to use The Acorn Hub as our dedicated Outdoor Learning space, supporting rich, hands-on experiences for all children across the school. From our youngest learners in the Day Nursery to our Year 2 children, every child accesses this inspiring natural environment as part of their learning journey. The Acorn Hub provides a safe, stimulating space where children can explore, investigate, and develop key skills through child-led, outdoor experiences that enhance their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Curriculum Intent
Our curriculum intent is to provide a child-led, inclusive and engaging outdoor curriculum that is fully embedded across all year groups – from Day Nursery through to Year 2. Through regular use of The Acorn Hub and other outdoor spaces, children develop essential life skills such as independence, teamwork, perseverance and a deep appreciation for the natural world. We aim to ensure that all children flourish beyond the classroom, using nature as a rich context for personal, social and academic development.