ABSTRACT
The Education Outside the Classroom Manifesto was published in 2006 by the Department for Education and Skills, after consultation. There is also a brief overview of the swimming pool as another creative place. We argue that it is possible to use Physical Education holistically, and that these inspiring environments are creative places to teach more integrated aspects of Physical Education and to enable learners to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding. Forest schools are based on a Scandinavian idea that values children's contact with nature. They were developed in Scandinavia in the 1950s, and stemmed from Early Years Education 'småbørnspædagogik'. The use of the natural environments of the forest and the beach can inspire and motivate learners physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. Learners can develop greater confidence, social skills, vocabulary, knowledge and understanding, communication, and concentration. Furthermore, such physical and creative opportunities enable learners to develop greater self-awareness, self-regulation, and ability to weigh up risk and stay safe.
