Children Spend Less Time Outside Than Prison Inmates

Bearing in mind that children today have fewer opportunities for outdoor play partly because of busy family schedules and an increase in use of smartphones and tablets. Also parents are reluctant to let children play outside because of the fearful social climate so it is even more important for schools to try and encourage development of dedicated places outdoors for play and learning. In a recent survey it was revealed that three-quarters of UK children spend less time outside than prison inmates!

Also just 15 minutes of outdoor play a day can give your children their daily dose of Vitamin D which is essential for bone growth and development.

With all this in mind it is clear that there needs to be more emphasis on the benefits of outdoor play and outdoor learning in young children.


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