Practitioner's views on risked based play and learning in the outdoor environment. Please note: all participants have the right to withdraw from the survey at any time and are able to skip any questions they are not able to or do not wish to answer. Each of the questions focus on your thoughts towards the concept of 'risk-based' play and how it is supported within the outdoor surroundings of your setting. The findings from this research will be used in the research project created by Katy Wass. Once the project has been completed, all information given by participants will be deleted. During the process of the research project all participants have the right to withdraw at any time, before or during the process. The participant can withdraw the information which they have given, until two weeks after the process by contacting Katy Wass at [email protected]. The identity of all participants will remain anonymous throughout the process and confidentiality of all information will be retained.

Exploring Risk-based Play in Outdoor Learning

Join us in understanding the perspectives of early childhood practitioners on risk-based play and outdoor learning environments. This quiz aims to gather insights on the importance, challenges, and experiences related to outdoor play for children.

• Assess the significance of outdoor learning.
• Identify barriers to risk-based play.
• Explore the benefits of engaging with nature.

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by AdventurousChild42

In the categories below, which includes your age?

18 or under

19-21

22-29

30-39

40-49

50 +

What is your position in setting?

Class teacher

Nursery nurse

Teaching Assisstant

Other

Please Specify:

From the categories below, what is the age of the children you work with?

Under 3 years

3-5 years

6-8 years

8 years and over

Have you recieved any training on outdoor learning with children?

Yes

No

How important do you believe outdoor learning and risk-based play to be in terms of a child's learning and development?

Not important

Important

Very important

Crucial

In what conditions would you refrain from taking children outdoors to play?

Light rain

Heavy rain

Hot weather

Snow

From experience, do you feel that outdoor learning and risky play causes any of the following? (Select top 2)

Positive behaviour

Negative behaviour

Enhanced academic performance

Better social skills

Improved engagment

Which do you consider to be the most valuable during outdoor play? (select 3 points)

Child's physical development and fitness improves

Children learn about their natural surroundings

Children experience different weather conditions

Children use imagination and extend creativity

Social and emotional development is enhanced

Children can challenge their own abilities and test their limits through risk taking

Child's resilience is strengthened

Children gain self confidence

What experiences and facilities do the children in your setting currently have access to during outdoor play?

Water

Sand

Large branches

Trees/tree stumps

Rope swings/ rope ladders

Mud

Other

Please Specify:

If any, what complications are there in your setting that may prevent you from allowing children to take part in exploratory and risk-based play?

Security of site grounds

Lack of suitable outdoor spaces

Getting the insurance

Lack of suitable training

Parents' fears and views towards 'risky play'

Children not having appropriate clothing

Other

Please Specify:

What would make you feel more confident in managing an outdoor learning session in promoting 'risky play'?

Experience in the outdoors and natural spaces

Support from parents/carers

Funding

Training

Resources

Other

Please Specify:

Overall, do you feel that your setting promotes risk-based learning? If so, what experiences do they offer? How often? Do the children spend to much time outside? Or to little? If you answered no, please explain why you don't think this happens.