Shownotes Transcript
Jenny Smillie emphasises the therapeutic benefits of nature for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A lot of the time the children who will benefit most from being in nature don't get enough opportunities to experience this due to the challenges involved, from keeping children safe outdoors to practicalities such as weather. Jenny and Angelica discuss mental health, Forest School practice, unhurried time, forest bathing, children's therapeutic needs being met and much more. Episode breakdown: 05:00 - Applying SEND practice to outdoor learning 07:18 - It's not bad weather it's bad clothing! 09:24 - Experiencing the joy of the outdoors 10:40 - The uniqueness of the outdoors 12:00 - Unhurried time: Slowing down practice outdoors 16:45 - Regular access to natural spaces 19:05 - Recommended physical activity guidelines 24:20 - Physical development within day to day routines 29:05 - Being outside is a multi-sensory experience 33:26 - Forest bathing: The benefits for mental health 36:50 - The freedom of the outdoors 38:40 - Rest and relaxation outdoors
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